Wallet Watch
Welcome to Wallet Watch! We’re glad you’re here. Content will consist of topics related to financial responsibility, professional development, overcoming obstacles, and more. Wallet Watch is proudly brought to you by Michigan State University Federal Credit Union and Oakland University Credit Union (a trademark of MSUFCU). Check us out every 3 weeks for new updates.
Episodes
You just found out your identity has been compromised. Do you know what to do next? In our newest episode of Wallet Watch “From Contact to Impact: Fraud Recovery”, podcast host Jessica interviews Detective First Lieutenant Steve Temelko, Commander of the Fraud Investigations Section within the Special Investigation Division of the Michigan State Police. In this episode, Steve shares some of the common scams Michigan State Police ar...
Can you spot the difference between an AI generated video or photo vs a real one? In our newest episode of Wallet Watch, podcast host Jessica interviewed Skip Lindgren from Pindrop, a company that is helping financial institutions, healthcare organizations, retailers and businesses all over the world set the standard for voice security. Jessica and Skip even created a deepfake on air to see if listeners can tell the difference betw...
Phishing remains to be the number one way fraudsters are scamming people into giving away both personal and financial information. In the latest episode of Wallet Watch “Unraveling Card Fraud”, Melissa, Manager of Card Fraud shares ways consumers have given away sensitive financial information like their card and account numbers, not realizing it was a scam until after the fact. She is also sharing safe card practices that could he...
Fraud is evolving and it’s becoming harder almost daily to decipher what is real and what is fake. It was reported in 2024 consumers lost over 12.5 billion dollars in romance scams alone. Check out our latest episode where podcast host, Jessica, interviews Senior Financial Educator DaVante as we discuss ways you can spot romance scams, share ways to stay vigilant and protected and why you should pause before scanning any QR codes i...
At some point in our lives, we have all experienced some form of fraud, an unauthorized charge on our account, a phishing email attempt, or the infamous phone call that our cars warranty has expired. The reality is fraud doesn’t discriminate, and it has been an ongoing issue for centuries. To kick off this season, podcast host Jessica sits down with Jamie Smathers, VP of Fraud Prevention and BSA at MSU Federal Credit Union to talk ...
To our loyal listeners, this is an episode of Wallet Watch you don’t want to miss. Podcast host Jessica gets some one-on-one time with MSU Federal Credit Union’s President and CEO, April Clobes. In this episode, Jessica gets April’s thoughts on the importance of innovation when it comes to growth, the current economic state and what the future looks like for the small-town Credit Union that is a leader in the industry in so many wa...
Business owners and entrepreneurs, listen here while we discuss Pillur, MSUFCU’s new commercial brand that provides advanced digital tools and benefits for our business members. Podcast host and Financial Educator, Jessica Rubio sits down with Nicole Dilts, VP of Commercial Solutions in the latest episode of the Credit Union’s podcast Wallet Watch, “Dream BIG with Pillur.” During this interview Nicole shares how Pillur will help cr...
“Dream BIG with Equity in Mind.” Listen now as our podcast host, Jessica, sits down with Dr. Ashley Baker, Jamara Randall and DaVante Montgomery and they talk about real ways to make a difference. The episode highlights an exciting program, The Culture of Finances created to break barriers and build dreams and discusses how MSUFCU is a leader in the credit union industry when it comes to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. ...
“Dream BIG with Innovation and Fintechs.” Listen now as our podcast host, Jessica, chats with Ben Maxim, Chief Innovation Officer at MSUFCU and Chief Operating Officer of Reseda Group, as they talk about how innovation and financial technologies are redefining the way we can handle our finances!
Wallet Watch has dropped a new episode: “Dream BIG with Giving Back” Tune is as our podcast host, Jessica, sits down with Danielle Coveart, Market Manager for our Grand Rapids and Traverse City regions for MSUFCU. They discuss how a core value like giving back plays a major role in the impact MSUFCU is making in the communities we serve. Don’t miss out! Tune in now!
Wallet Watch has kicked off a new season AND dropped a new episode: “Dream BIG with Financial Literacy” Tune is as our podcast host, Jessica, sits down her fellow financial educators and shares the impact they are making across the country when it comes to financial literacy. They also share many financial resources for listeners like you to take advantage of and grow your knowledge!
Wallet Watch has released their final episode of season eleven: “Entrepreneurship Networking and Investing.” Listen as Paul Pradel, founder of Pradel Financial Group shares the importance of networking and investing when it comes to creating a successful business. Learn more from an expert as Pradel Financial is celebrating 21 years of service this year!
Wallet Watch has released a new episode Entrepreneurship Securing Funding.
Podcast host and financial educator, Jessica, sits down with MSUFCU Small Business Lender, Kam. Listen in as Kam shares what entrepreneurs need to have to be prepared to secure funding for either a business startup loan or a loan to grow their business to the next level!
Don’t miss out! Tune in now!
Wallet Watch has released a new episode “Entrepreneurship Build your Brand.” Podcast host and financial educator, Jessica, sits down with Eric Smith, The Financial Literacy Coach, who has made a name for himself nationwide working with collegiate and professional athletes and teaching them the ins and outs of money management. Listen how Eric shares key concepts to consider when building a successful name and brand for yourself. Do...
Wallet Watch has released a new episode “Entrepreneurship Coaching and Mentorship.” Podcast host and financial educator, Jessica, sits down with Harrison Leffel-Jones who is the Vice President of Small Business and Innovation at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP). Tune in as Jessica and Harrison talk about how LEAP and other resources are helping entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses. Don’t miss out! ...
Wallet Watch has dropped a new episode “Entrepreneurship Importance of a Business Plan.” Tune is as our podcast host and financial educator, Jessica, sits down with Matt Gillet, owner of Saddleback BBQ and Slice by Saddleback, to discuss the vital role of a business plan when building your business from the ground up! Matt also shares Saddlebacks story of how an idea grew into four restaurants, two brands, and some of the best BBQ ...
Wallet Watch kicks off a brand-new season, releasing their first episode “Entrepreneurship: From Passion to Prosperity.” Podcast host and financial educator, Jessica, sits down with master pastry chef and founder of Mr. Leslie’s Cheesecakes, Marcus Leslie. Marcus shares how cheesecake changed his life, taking a passionate hobby using his family to experiment on to now being his full-time career and well on his way to having his che...
Wallet Watch dropped a new episode “Igniting Innovation: Meet Silvur.” Silvur takes a holistic approach to retirement helping users understand and navigate different ways to maximize your retirement savings and prepare for the twenty-to-thirty-year phase of your life called retirement. Founder and CEO Rhian Horgan sits down with host, Jessica to share how Silvur was created and the impact it’s making in members lives.
Wallet Watch has released a new episode, “Igniting Innovation: Meet Changed.” Podcast host and financial educator, Jessica, sits down with Dan Stelmach, co-founder of a Fintech called Changed. Changed is helping people all over the world transformation the way they think about debt repayment. Tune in now to see how the Changed app can help your journey to financial wellness and check out their website https://www.gochanged.com/.
...Wallet Watch has released a new episode, “Igniting Innovation Meet Pocketnest.” Podcast host and financial educator, Jessica, sits down with Jessica Willis, founder and CEO of a Fintech called Pocketnest. Willis created Pocketnest to bring financial wellness to the masses, using behavioral science. The platform gets to know their users, finds out what motivates them, and helps them to complete those important financial tasks. Tune ...
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