Storm-Proofing Your Finances: A Guide to Disaster Preparedness

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MakingCents with Navy Federal
Storm-Proofing Your Finances: A Guide to Disaster Preparedness
Jul 30, 2026
Navy Federal Credit Union

When nature strikes, your finances can take a serious hit, too. In this episode of MakingCents, host Thomas Racca sits down with Luz Cordero, AVP of Branch Operations for San Diego and Hawaii, to share simple and practical tips on how to storm-proof your money before, during and after the unexpected happens. 

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

  • Start small and build an emergency savings fund (3:15)
  • Organize key documents and digital access before disaster strikes (6:58)
  • Spot and avoid the scams that often follow a disaster (10:55)

As Thomas says, "Dig the well before you're thirsty." Tune in and start protecting what matters most today. 🎧

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