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MakingCents with Navy Federal

Welcome to MakingCents, a podcast brought to you by Navy Federal Credit Union. Your hosts, Emily Bigham and Brandi Gomez, will be chatting with Navy Federal's experts on how to help you make sense of your money. As members of the military, veterans and their families, financial health can mean anything from transitioning to civilian life, re-thinking your budget during a time of economic uncertainty, discussing how to have “the money talk” with family, and so much more. Emily and Brandi are here to ask the right questions and make sure you’re getting the information you need to make the most of your money. Subscribe today and tune in each week. Tell us the financial questions you want answered, today. You can reach Emily, Brandi and the team at makingcents@navyfederal.org. From Emily, Brandi and the team, welcome to MakingCents—"Making Your Financial Health Our Mission."

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MakingCents with Navy Federal

3 Ways to Polish Up Your Savings Plan & Get to Your Goals

March 10, 2025 • Navy Federal Credit Union

Spring is in the air, so it's the perfect time to refresh your financial goals and give your savings plan a thorough spring clean. CJ Pointkowski, assistant vice president of savings products operations, and Thomas Racca, manager of personal finance management, join the podcast to share 3 approaches members can use to get a head start on reaching their financial goals.

Spring Clean Your Finances (2:46)
Smart Saving Strategies (12:05)
Right Saving Tools (16:50)

Navy Federal has the tools to help you stay on track. Whether it's setting up an automatic transfer to a savings account, reviewing your current savings plan or exploring a new savings product, you’ll find great resources to help you stay on top of your money.

MakingCents: A financial education hub with comprehensive resources, calculators and articles to explore.
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