Welcome to Financial PEP Talk!
The Financial PEP Talk is an easy and quick way for you to learn more about your finances. We will have a new episode every few weeks covering a wide variety of topics. You have the choice of how you want to listen—use the audio player below, or download an MP3 file to enjoy later. Bookmark this page so you can easily get the latest Financial PEP Talk episode and learn how to take control of your money before it takes control of you!
Podcast Archive
Episode #10: How to improve your credit score (5:38)
This podcast covers the factors that make up your credit score and, more importantly, how to use those factors to your advantage to increase yours. So listen or download this episode today to find out how to raise your credit score and secure your financial future.
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Episode #9: How to organize and pay down debt the right way (7:37)
Take control of and reduce your debt by prioritizing it the right way! Three simple strategies, mixed with a few easy-to-remember tips, can make your finances stronger, your credit score higher, and your financial future most certainly brighter.
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Episode #8: The 2010 Guide to Gift Cards (7:37)
Gift cards are the most requested gift during the holidays, and this podcast can make sure you get the most out of your gift card dollar. From new federal consumer protections to what to look for when buying an e-gift card, this podcast can help you make this holiday season one to remember!
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Episode #7: Tips for smart holiday spending (7:59)
The key to a successful holiday season isn't how much you spend or how many presents you buy — it's about spending smart. Learn how you can get the things you want this year without getting a pile of credit card and other bills to start the next one, and make your holiday season financially bright!
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Episode #6: Simple tips to make your military deployment go easier. (5:14)
Military deployments can be stressful enough without having to worry about your finances. This podcast gives you some seemingly-small tips that can actually make a big difference in ensuring you can focus on your military duties, rather than money problems back home.
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Episode #5: The VA Home Loan program: your answer to affordable home ownership.(9:52)
This podcast will give you information about the VA home loan process, how to find a good lender, and how to look for the little things that can make a big difference in turning a house into a home.
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Episode #4: How to make your next trip more affordable and less stressful (10:30)
This episode of the PEP Talk covers the ways you can save on your next family vacation. From travel, to lodging, to ways to save once there, this podcast will give you the info you need to make your next trip more affordable, and less stressful.
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Episode #3: The Credit CARD Act: What you really need to know (9:30)
This episode of the Financial PEP Talk covers the Credit CARD Act, and how it will affect both your credit card statement and your rights as a cardholder. It looks at the three main changes in the act: interest rates, fees, and billing practices.
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Episode #2: Spending and Savings Plans (7:16)
Go beyond a basic budget and become more active in managing your finances! The ideas in this episode of the Financial PEP Talk can give you the tools you need to track and cut spending, prioritize your debts, and follow-through with a plan on how to spend (and save) your money.
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Episode #1: Setting financial goals (7:34)
Knowing where you want to go financially won’t mean much if you don’t know how to get there. This Financial PEP Talk episode shows how easy it is to set tangible—and attainable—financial goals by using some simple tips to organize your financial plan.
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