The Financial Wellness Podcast
Welcome to The Financial Wellness Podcast by 3Rivers Credit Union—where real conversations meet real-life money goals. Whether you’re just starting out, trying to bounce back, or working toward your next big milestone, we’re here to help you build confidence and clarity in your financial journey. We sit down with experts, community voices, and everyday people to talk honestly about what it takes to manage money in today’s world. From saving and budgeting to building credit, paying off debt, and beyond, we’ll unpack the topics that matter most... with a focus on progress, not perfection. Because financial wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all. And we’re all learning as we go.
DISCLAIMER: The information shared in this podcast is intended for general education and entertainment purposes only and is not financial, tax, or investment advice. Every financial situation is unique, and you should consult with a qualified financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney for advice specific to your circumstances. Products and services discussed may be offered by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union, which is federally insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. Membership eligibility required. 3Rivers does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information shared by guests and assumes no liability for any decisions made based on this content.
Episodes
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
12 min
Ashlee is joined by Amy Ballard the Assistant Vice President of Member Experience: Branches who shares some of her favorite dream making stories.
Nov 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
14 min
This week Ashlee and Austin talk with Dupont Branch Manager Kayla Brummett about real life examples of Dream Making.
Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
15 min
Ashlee and Nina talk about how our emotions can impact our financial wellness.
Oct 29, 2025
Oct 29, 2025
16 min
Ashlee and Austin talk to Youth and College Advisor Jordan about student loans and when to refinance them.
Oct 22, 2025
Oct 22, 2025
13 min
Austin and Ashlee chat with Community Solutions Coordinator Carrie Miller about starting a business and how 3Rivers can help.
Oct 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
15 min
Austin and Ashlee visited Madison at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, one of our community partners, to talk about the museum's education and preservation efforts and how buying a car has changed over the years.
Oct 8, 2025
Oct 8, 2025
12 min
Austin is joined by fraud specialists Jeremy and Stephanie to discuss how fraud can negatively impact your financial wellness and what you and 3Rivers can do about it.
Oct 1, 2025
Oct 1, 2025
17 min
Ashlee and Austin are joined by Senior Branch Manager Josh Barnes to dive into the concept of Dream Making and how it relates to financial wellness.This weeks challenge: Identify your dream, set a timeline, and automate your savings.
Sep 24, 2025
Sep 24, 2025
12 min
Ashlee and Austin try to answer the age-old question of why it's not easy to do the things we know we should.
Sep 17, 2025
Sep 17, 2025
15 min
Building good financial habits takes time, and we all have tools we can share with each other to help build them.