In this episode, host Andy Mattingly sits down with Chris Ferguson, FORUM's VP of Consumer Lending, or "resident guru" as Andy has titled him, to discuss all things credit! They delve into various aspects of credit, including credit scores, credit reports, and credit cards. Andy poses thought-provoking questions to Chris, such as strategies for improving one's credit score, determining the appropriate credit card utilization limit, and whether reviewing a partner's credit report before purchasing a house together is necessary.  For more information, please visit us at Smarter Money Life. You can also view this episode with captions here: Covering Credit: Credit Scores, Credit Reports, and Credit Cards with Chris Ferguson on YouTube  Reference to, or information about, any specific product or service by name, trademark, trade name, or service mark in the Smarter Money Life podcast does not constitute an endorsement of that product or service. Federally Insured by NCUA. © 2024, FORUM Credit Union. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form is prohibited.  

In this episode, host Andy Mattingly advises listeners on setting practical financial resolutions for 2024. He provides strategies to help you reach goals like paying off credit card debt, updating beneficiaries, and increasing 401k contributions. For more information, please visit us at Smarter Money Life. You can also view this episode with captions here: Financial Resolutions You Should Be Setting For 2024 on YouTube Reference to, or information about, any specific product or service by name, trademark, trade name, or service mark in the Smarter Money Life podcast does not constitute an endorsement of that product or service. Federally Insured by NCUA. © 2024, FORUM Credit Union. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form is prohibited.  

Welcome to the Smarter Money Life Podcast hosted by Andy Mattingly! The purpose of this podcast is to delve into one topic each month so that we can all learn more about our money, how to use it, and how to be better at living our financial dreams. Stay tuned for new episodes, special guests, and financial tips & tools! For more videos, tips, and tools to live your financial dreams, please visit us here: https://www.forumcu.com/smarter-money-life Reference to, or information about, any specific product or service by name, trademark, trade name, or service mark in the Smarter Money Life podcast does not constitute an endorsement of that product or service. Federally Insured by NCUA. © 2024, FORUM Credit Union. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form is prohibited.