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Sometimes it can seem like you need a degree just to navigate paying for higher education and the student loan process. In this Making Cents segment, we break down what factors to consider when making secondary education plans.

Planning a spring break trip with the family but don't want to break the bank? We've got tips and travel hacks for balancing fun and affordability this spring break.

Planning for retirement is a big step, and asking the right questions can help ensure you're on the right track. When and how should you start saving? When can you start taking Social Security benefits? In this Making Cents, we are covering the key questions you should consider as you're preparing for your next stage of life.

It's tax prep season and you probably have a lot of questions. What documents do I need to file? How can I maximize my tax deductions and credits? How do I protect myself from tax-related fraud? FAFCU EVP Justin Wolf joins Marc Schollett from UpNorthLive to answer these questions and more on this segment of Making Cents.

How can you tell if you're caught in a bad romance scam? Learn how to spot the red flags and what to do if you fall victim to a cash-scamming catfish.

This segment of Making Cents covers credit card interchange fees. What are they, how are they set and how do they affect you?

It's a new year, and people are looking for new ways to save. We're talking about how to meet your savings resolutions in 2025 in this edition of Making Cents.

This week, Marc and Justin are joined by FAFCU's Director of IT, Robert Tidwell to discuss how generative AI is being utilized in the banking industry. They'll be talking about current & future uses, as well as the benefits and concerns of the technology.

This week, we have Marc chatting with Silver B about smart ways to save money. There are some great tips on ways to keep to you budget and save for the future!

This week, Alex, Justin and Marc talk about different scams that are current and on the rise, locally and nationally. Fraud is a major issue and affects everyone. Our current message is to speak up if you've been scammed or a victim of fraud. It's nothing to be embarrassed about because it happens to millions of people.

In this segment, Marc, Justin, and Alex are discussion protections and safeguards that are available to consumers to keep you safe.

Do you prefer in-branch banking at your local financial institution, or mobile banking via web browser, mobile app, text banking, phone banking, or live video banking? In today's segment, Marc chats with Justin about the features and benefits of these options, what's available to you, and why you might want to use one versus the other.

In this week's segment, we discuss business banking. Justin and Patrick go over things like, business banking services, what small business owners expect when first establishing a business account, how business accounts differ from personal accounts, and what resources are available for businesses seeking guidance.

In this week's segment, Marc and Justin are joined by Kathryn from FAFCU's partner, GreenPath Financial. They discuss smart ways to get out of debt, as well as financial wellness tools and tips to avoid the pitfalls of getting into too much debt.

In this segment, Marc and Justin are talking about the cost of credit and borrowing money. We'll answer questions about what should you ask your lender, what fees are involved, what do certain terms mean, what are the long-term ramifications of taking our a loan, and much, much more!