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The Better Lives Podcast

Real Conversations for Financial Growth

Have you heard? Central Willamette has a brand new podcast designed to empower your financial life. We’re always looking for ways to connect with our community and to improve the financial lives of our members. That’s why we’re so excited to offer this resource to you.

With several episodes live and currently available to choose from, we’re certain that you’ll find a topic that interests you.

Top Episodes:

  1. Five Ways to Win Financially in 2025: Get ready to level up your finances in 2025! This episode of the Better Lives Podcast covers 5 key areas: tracking spending, cutting expenses, automating savings, learning money-saving tricks, and talking openly about finances. Listen here. 

  2. The Envelope Method: In this episode we break down the envelope method—a simple cash budgeting technique. Learn how to categorize spending, avoid pitfalls, and make your money work harder. Practical tips and relatable experiences for simpler finances. Listen here.

  3. Serving Our Community: A Conversation with Luisa Herrera: The Better Lives Podcast welcomes its first guest, Luisa Herrera, Chief Experience Officer at Central Willamette. Discover Luisa's passion for the credit union movement, and the innovative ways she's dedicated to serving the diverse community of Central Willamette and enhancing the financial well-being of its members. Listen here.

We hope that you find the Better Lives Podcast to be helpful in your financial journey. To learn more, visit this link.