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Bleep the Budget🛑💸

4Front Credit Union

Bleep the Budget 🛑💸 is your weekday dose of real talk about money, side hustles, and the hustle to stay afloat without losing your mind. Hosted by Meghan McDonald of 4Front Credit Union, this show skips the shame and gets into the actually useful stuff, through conversations with small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and everyday people doing big things on small budgets. It’s fun, bold, unfiltered, and yeah, there’s a little financial literacy baked in (but we promise, it won’t feel like

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00:25:37

Giving Back to Save Lives

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2023/07/17

It's summer. Everyone is outside enjoying the nice weather, which is why spending time indoors doing things like donating blood may be the last thing on anyone's mind! But did you know that every two seconds, someone is in need of blood? Or that giving blood about 45 minutes, and one donation round can save up to three lives!? Did you also know that you can burn calories when you donate blood?! That's all according to Heidi Robinson, who joins us from Versiti Blood Center of Michigan,

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00:29:54

Banzai: Free financial and life literacy for all!

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2023/06/26

You've heard of a Bonsai tree but have you heard of the Banzai financial literacy program? 4Front has been working with Banzai to bring their unique and engaging online-based program to northern and western Michigan high schools since 2018. Hear how it's helping students to build skills around their future financial wellbeing, and how you can utilize it for yourself and your family today!

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00:18:27

Glitz, Glam, and FUNDraising: The Success of the...

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2023/06/12

First of all, we're sorry for the brief pause of Tell me it's Friday. Your host will explain more on what's been keeping her busy the last few weeks! But, we're back and we have a lot of exciting news to share about everything that went down at the first annual 4Front Foundation Evening on the Diamond Gala! If you couldn't join us this year, you'll certainly want to make sure you do next year. Hear what was raised, where the money is going, how you or your

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00:32:26

Commercial Lending: We mean business. Specifically,...

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2023/05/08

In business, you need people you can count on, especially when it comes to your financial institution. Russell Springsteen, owner of Right Brain Brewery, and Brian Rohlen, owner of Deluxe Self Storage, say that 4Front's commercial lending team is one they've both come to know and trust. But don't take our word for it. Listen in and get the full scoop on why they say their businesses are flourishing and how 4Front's VP of Commercial Lending, Geoff Streit, has helped in both their

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00:23:47

VideoTellers: Answering your burning questions!

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2023/04/24

There's been some recent chatter about the makeovers that some of our 4Front branches are receiving as we move to equip them with VideoTellers! We get it. Change is hard! But we're here to help! So to help members better understand what VideoTellers can do and what all they can expect, we're doing some roleplaying on this week's episode of Tell me it's Friday! Host, Meghan McDonald, will play the role of the member, as she takes real questions and concerns gathered over the last

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00:19:21

2023 with the Pit Spitters: It's more than a baseball...

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2023/04/10

This week on Tell me it's Friday, we're joined by the "fun guy" for one of our longtime community partners, the Traverse City Pit Spitters. No...it's not Monty. It's Sam Connell! Sam is the assistant general manager and the director of sales and promotions out at Turtle Creek Stadium and is hear to explain what's on the agenda for the 2023 baseball season! Not only are we in for another exciting Pit Spitters baseball season, there's also some very exciting outside

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00:18:52

Crossing the Mighty Mac: 4Front to take on the U.P.

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2023/03/27

On this week's episode of Tell me it's Friday, we're joined by members of the executive team, including CEO Andy Kempf, to tell us all about the expansion plan that is taking 4Front to the other side of the bridge! Tune in to hear what upper peninsula communities will first be getting to know what 4Front is all about, what new products and services folks can expect to gain with being a 4Front member, and maybe just a small glimpse at what's next on the horizon for the credit union

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00:24:57

Auto Market Trends and You

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2023/03/13

Members of the 4Front lending team join us on this week's episode of Tell me it's Friday, to give us an inside scoop on the auto market! Is now a good time to buy a car or should you hold off? What if you can't hold off? What's 4Front doing to help members? What's the magic eight ball saying about the future of rates? What movie did Peter just go see? Tune in for the answers to these burning questions, and much more! Insured by NCUA. Equal Opportunity Lender.

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00:17:55

Two Companies Join Forces to Give Back

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2023/02/28

On today's episode of Tell me it's Friday, we're joined by representatives from two wonderful community partners; Andrew Kohlmann, owner of Image360 and Eric Lingaur, Director of Communications & Development for Bay Area Transportation Authority! So why are we putting these two together on the podcast? Because, these organizations are teaming up with a new project this year where they are donating bus wraps to select local non-profits whose missions are to protect one of our area's greatest

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00:22:59

A Day in the Life of the 4Front Marketing Team

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2023/02/06

What do you get when you put a boss, a guy with a sore back, a new girl, an introvert, and a podcast host in a room together? Answer: The 4Front marketing team! From social media and radio ads, to billboards and community investment efforts, we all bring a little something to the table that helps to keep the 4Front image going! And as you can probably tell by this podcast episode, we don't have any fun at all while doing it! Get to know a little bit about the people behind all those whacky ads you

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00:21:52

A Day in the Life of The Facilities Team

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2023/01/23

It's another episode from our Day in the Life of series. This week we're featuring three guys you may have been lucky enough to spot in one of our branches. Catching a glimpse of a member of the 4Front facilities team can be rare and it's almost always short lived because with so much to do, they have to be fast on their feet! From changing lightbulbs and removing tube socks from toilets, to managing new builds for 4Front's expansion in new communities, these guys are everywhere and their jobs are

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00:14:01

Identity Theft

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2023/01/09

It's the final episode in our scammer series! This week we're covering the thing you want to avoid most when it comes to dealing with the many types of scams that exist. That thing we're talking about, is called identity theft. The risk team is back to tell us all about what signs to watch for when your identity has been stolen, and what you can do if it happens to you.

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00:14:45

Money Mules: Don't be one!

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2022/12/26

The risk management team is back once again for another episode of Tell me it's Friday! This week we're sitting down to chat about how NOT to become what's known as a money mule. Trust us, you DON'T want to be carrying this on your back. Listen now and find out why!

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00:19:36

Smishing, Vishing, & Phishing

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2022/12/13

It's time for another episode of Tell me it's Friday! Continuing on with our scammer series...this week we're talking about the art of Smishing, Vishing and Phishing! Say that 10 times fast! Good luck! But more importantly LISTEN UP because the 4Front Risk team has more great info on how not to fall victim!

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00:15:09

Online Shopping Scams: The sales to avoid!

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2022/11/28

It's part three in our scam series and the 4Front Risk Management Specialists are back with more advice on how to keep yourself and your money safe! This time, we're taking a look at online shopping scams. Online shopping can be very convenient but it's also become a source for scammers to trick unsuspecting customers who think they're getting an awesome deal, when in fact, it's just too good to be true. Find out what warning signs to look out for, how you can fall victim as both a seller and a

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00:15:36

Job Scams: The dream jobs that are indeed too good to...

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2022/11/14

You ever get that feeling that something is so awesome and amazing that there's just no way it can be real? Sometimes it can be really hard to determine if something is for real or if it's just someone messing with you. Sadly, the same is now true for jobs as scammers are using fake job listings as ways to target unsuspecting people who think they've just landed their dream gig, when in reality it's just another way for these criminals to steal your money and sometimes even your identity. The 4Front

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00:12:21

The beat goes on. And on with a 3.56% APY* interest...

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2022/10/25

CD’s are back! To the tune of a 3.56% APY* 30-month CD. That’s a chart topper! In this uncertain market, your portfolio needs a good mix. Bring your money to the party! Karl Pagel, 4Front's Chief Financial Officer will show you how to press play. 4Front Credit Union’s 30 Month New Money CD Special has an Annual Percentage Yield of 3.56%, requires a minimum deposit of $1,000 to open the account. A penalty may be charged for CD withdrawals made prior to end of term. Straight4ward Reward Checking has

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00:26:24

Romance Fraud Scams: A not so warm and fuzzy tale

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2022/10/17

It's the kind of story that doesn't usually end in happily ever after. But if you listen to our experts, Jill and Clare, 4Front Risk Management Specialists, you can learn a thing or two about how to stay on top of these villains who like to pose as a prince or princess charming. Romance fraud scams are something Jill and Clare say they see every day, and it's also a scam that targets everyone from teenagers on up to seniors. Learn about the warning signs, what you can do if you suspect something,

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00:27:36

Connections Between Communities: Introducing the...

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2022/10/03

It's not just about making a new trailway, it's about connecting communities! This week's episode features representatives from some of our longtime partners at TART Trails and Top of Michigan Trails Council! Join us as we take a deep dive to hear about all the plans for the Nakwema Trailway, a trail that when complete, will span over 45 miles and join the communities of Charlevoix, Traverse City, and everything in between! To learn more about this major project and how you can get involved, click

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00:29:59

A Day in the Life of a Branch Manager

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2022/09/19

It's like an episode of Game of Thrones this week as we're joined by one of our branch managers from the north, Jake Seaney, and one from the south, David Peterson, as they give us the inside scoop on what it takes to be the person in charge of an individual branch! We don't want to give out any spoiler alerts here but it's no surprise that one of the things they value most about their positions is the fantastic support they have from their team members who help everything to run smoothly. After

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