Financial Well-being Tips from Nusenda Credit Union!
Every month, in partnership with Nusenda Credit Union, the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce will publish helpful financial tips on a number of topics, from budgeting and money management, to boosting your credit score, and what to do with your taxes….and much more!
Every month, LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Nusenda experts on various topics to help you learn how to improve your finances, credit score, budget management, and more.
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Monday, January 9th, 2023 Budgeting & Money Management
On today’s Nusenda Financial Well-being tip, LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Amanda Reyes, the Director of Financial Capability for Nusenda Credit Union. They talk about the basics of managing your money, developing a budget, avoiding bad habits with managing our money, and good first steps to take when you want to get control of your finances. For more information about the services offered by Nusenda, you can go to Nusenda.org, call the Las Cruces branch at (575) 523-7750 or go by their office at 1715 E University Ave.
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Monday, February 13th, 2023 Cyber Scams & how to avoid them
On today’s Nusenda Financial Well-being tip, LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Nicole Maez, the Cyber Security Analyst for Nusenda Credit Union. They talk about Cyber scams, how to tell when an email is fraudulent, and how you can protect your finances and credit from those scams. For more information about the services offered by Nusenda, you can go to Nusenda.org, call the Las Cruces branch at (575) 523-7750 or go by their office at 1715 E University Ave.
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Monday, March 13th, 2023 Getting out of debt
On today’s Nusenda Financial Well-being tip, LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks Frank Gutierrez, the Office Manager for Nusenda Credit Union. They talk about the reasons folks get into debt, how you can get out of debt, and ways to avoid getting into debt in the future. For more information about the services offered by Nusenda, you can go to Nusenda.org, call the Las Cruces branch at (575) 523-7750 or go by their office at 1715 E University Ave.
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Monday, April 17th, 2023 What Homebuyers need to know
On today’s Nusenda Financial Well-being tip, LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Alan Fowler, Senior VP of Mortgage Services for Nusenda Credit Union. They talk about ways to prepare for buying your new home, what are the common terms you hear in the loan process, and things to do once you own the home like making an extra payment and more. For more information about the services offered by Nusenda, you can go to Nusenda.org, call the Las Cruces branch at (575) 523-7750 or go by their office at 1715 E University Ave.
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Monday, May 8th, 2023 Financial Literacy
On today’s Nusenda Financial Well-being tip, LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Ann Swickard, Fincap Curriculum and Engagement Specialist for Nusenda Credit Union. They talk about what financial literacy is, some of the ways we all can become more financially literate, and how we can get more folks comfortable with asking the difficult questions about budgeting, paying off debts, and whether to pay with a credit card or cash. For more information about the services offered by Nusenda, you can go to Nusenda.org, call the Las Cruces branch at (575) 523-7750 or go by their office at 1715 E University Ave.
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Monday, June 12th, 2023 Credit scores, tips and tricks
On today’s Nusenda Financial Well-being tip, LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Adam Heying, Chief Financial Officer for Nusenda Credit Union. They talk about what it means to have a good credit score, what strategies you can use to improve them, and what are some of the challenges we face when our credit score is low. For more information about the services offered by Nusenda, you can go to Nusenda.org, call the Las Cruces branch at (575) 523-7750 or go by their office at 1715 E University Ave.
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Monday, July 10th, 2023 Community Engagement
On today’s Nusenda Financial Well-being tip, LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Sara Keller about the importance of engaging in the community. Sara is the VP of Community Engagement for Nusenda Credit Union and she shares with us important it is for not only the staff of Nusenda to be involved In the community but also to provide ways for members to be involved. For more information about the services offered by Nusenda, you can go to Nusenda.org, call the Las Cruces branch at (575) 523-7750 or go by their office at 1715 E University Ave.
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Monday, August 14th, 2023 Small Businesses and What to Know
On today’s Nusenda Financial Well-being tip, LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks Chris Clepper, the Senior Vice President of Business Services for Nusenda Credit Union. Chris and Carrie talk about the challenges small business owners face when starting up, some ways to make sure your foundation is solid when you start out, and what strategies to use to get you through the first 3 years. For more information about the services offered by Nusenda, you can go to Nusenda.org, call the Las Cruces branch at (575) 523-7750 or go by their office at 1715 E University Ave.
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Monday, September 11th, 2023 Small/Large Businesses and Loans
On today’s Nusenda Financial Well-being tip, LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks Chris Clepper, the Senior Vice President of Business Services for Nusenda Credit Union. Chris and Carrie talk about the differences between small and large businesses, reasons to apply for construction or other types of loan, and when getting those loans are the most helpful. For more information about the services offered by Nusenda, you can go to Nusenda.org, call the Las Cruces branch at (575) 523-7750 or go by their office at 1715 E University Ave. If you would like more information on the services provided by Nusenda, you can go to Nusenda.org, call your local branch in Las Cruces at (575) 523-7750 or go by their office at 1715 E University Ave.
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Monday, October 9th, 2023 Financial Capability & Local Programs
On today’s Nusenda Financial Well-being tip, LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Amanda Reyes, Director of Financial Capability, and Ann Chavez, FinCap Curriculum & Engagement Specialist for Nusenda Credit Union. Chris and Carrie talk about the differences between small and large businesses, reasons to apply for construction or other types of loan, and when getting those loans are the most helpful.If you would like more information on the services provided by Nusenda, you can go to Nusenda.org, call your local branch in Las Cruces at (575) 523-7750 or go by their office at 1715 E University Ave.
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Monday, December 11th, 2023 Fraud Protection w/the Holidays
On today’s Nusenda Financial Well-being tip, LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Erik Arend (Assistant VP of Fraud Prevention and Investigation) and Danika Mares (Fraud Manager) for Nusenda Credit Union. They talk about how to take steps to avoid being a victim of fraud, ways to watch our accounts for fraudulent activity, and ways we can protect our accounts. If you would like more information on the services provided by Nusenda, you can go to Nusenda.org, call your local branch in Las Cruces at (575) 523-7750 or go by their office at 1715 E University Ave.
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Monday, January 8th, 2024 Planning your Financial Future
On today’s Nusenda Financial Well-being tip, LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks talks with Justy Armijo, the Director of Investment Services for Nusenda Credit Union. They talk about how important it is to start planning your financial future when you are young, when a good time to plan for your retirement is, and how to build your financial future. If you would like more information on the services provided by Nusenda, you can go to Nusenda.org, call your local branch in Las Cruces at (575) 523-7750 or go by their office at 1715 E University Ave.
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Monday, February 12th, 2024 Credit Scores Part Two!
On today’s Nusenda Financial Well-being tip, LCGCC CEO/President Carrie Hamblen talks with Adam Heying, Chief Financial Officer for Nusenda Credit Union. They talk about what it means to have a good credit score, the difference between YOU checking your credit score compared to credit reporting agencies, and ways to strengthen your financial foundation by using credit cards strategically If you would like more information on the services provided by Nusenda, you can go to Nusenda.org, call your local branch in Las Cruces at (575) 523-7750 or go by their office at 1715 E University Ave.
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