Clear Money Program

Sarae welcomes Helen Gibson, Denver Community Credit Union's VP of Marketing & Education, to disscuss Denver Community's new Second Chance Checking Account.

Sarae is joined by Kristi Brouillette, Denver Community’s Mortgage Loan Officer, to discuss fixed-rate mortgages and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs).  We'll take about the advantages & disadvantages of each so you can choose the right mortgage type for you. If you are in the Denver area and want to schedule a free financial coaching session, contact Sarae at skurth@denvercommunity.coop.  Denver Community Credit Union is an Equal Housing Lender. 

On this podcast we welcome Kristi Brouillette, Denver Community’s Mortgage Loan Officer, to discuss what you should bring when applying for a mortgage, including:  What do most lenders require that you bring hard paper copies of? Can any of the information the lender requests be provided electronically? Is there any information the mortgage lender can pull on your behalf so you don't have to bring it? Denver Community Credit Union is an Equal Housing Lender. 

It's Life Insurance Awareness Month! Join Sarae as she speaks with Chad Otto about what you need to know about life insurance. Mr. Otto is a Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) and an experienced insurance salesman with Liberty Mutual Insurance.

Sarae speaks with Amy Fidelis, Financial Education Director at Mpowered, about the best ways to rebuild credit after filing bankruptcy or foreclosure.

Sarae is joined by Amy Fidelis, Financial Education Director at Mpowered (formerly Community Credit Counseling Services), to discuss if and when bankruptcy is a good option for you.

Sarae chats with Amy Fidelis, Financial Education Director at Mpowered (formerly Community Credit Counseling Services), to find out the difference between debt consolidation and debt settlement.  Learn how to tell if debt consolidation is a good option for you. If you are in the Denver area and want to schedule a free financial coaching session, contact Sarae at skurth@denvercommunity.coop. 

Sarae welcome Amy Fidelis, Education Director at Mpowered (formerly Community Credit Counseling Services), to discuss the fastest and most impactful ways to improve a credit score.

Sarae talks to Amy Fidelis, Financial Education Director at Mpowered (formerly Community Credit Counseling Services), to discuss efficient methods to pay down your debt.

Sarae is joined by Amy Fidelis, Financial Education Director at Mpowered (formerly Community Credit Counseling Services).  Learn the best strategies to establish a credit history for young people, foreign nationals, etc. To register for our next free class on credit, check our financial education class schedule.

Sarae talks with Amy Fidelis, Financial Education Director at Mpowered (formerly Community Credit Counseling Services).  Find out what you should do if you are going to have to make a late payment to protect your credit. To register for our next free class on credit, check our financial education class schedule.

Sarae speaks with Amy Fidelis, Financial Education Director at Mpowered (formerly Community Credit Counseling Services). Learn whether you can negotiate your credit card or loan interest rates and how to go about doing so. Click here for more tips about asking for a lower credit card rate. To register for our next free class on credit, check our financial education class schedule.  

Sarae is joined by Amy Fidelis, Financial Education Director at Mpowered (formerly Community Credit Counseling Services), to talk about the best ways to improve your credit. To register for our next free class on credit, check our financial education class schedule.

Sarae is joined by Jim Hall, Denver Community Credit Union’s Director of Business Services, who speaks with guest Clayton Shearer about the role of financial planners and how to go about selecting one that’s right for you.  Mr. Shearer is a Certified Financial Planner and the founder of Wellness Financial Services.

Sarae speaks with Ms. Janice Cornell regarding the culture and role of Denver Community Credit Union's Volunteer Board of Directors. Tune in to find out who qualifies to serve as board member with our not-for-profit financial institution.

This week, Sarae speaks with Mike Johnson, founder of the ReDirect Guide. Find out how the ReDirect Guide came about & how it supports local sustainable small business. Check out Denver Community's listing the ReDirect Guide website!

Sarae talks with Holly, of Denver Community's West Branch about how to open a trust at a financial institution. To learn more about trusts, join us for a free financial education class at 1041 Acoma Street.  Check our class schedule for the next Wills & Trusts class: www.denvercommunity.coop/clear-money/classes.html

Tune in this week to hear Sarae talk with Lindy Eichenbaum Lent, Executive Director of Civic Center Conservancy. Learn more about Denver's Civic Center EATS and how it supports local small businesses and the historic park itself.

Find out what you should ask before accepting financial aid. Sarae asks Janet Barger, a financial aid expert with over 30 years of experience in the field, about the fine print of financial aid. For more information about financial aid, please see DenverCommunity.StudentChoice.org.

Sarae discusses financial aid tips with Janet Barger, who has over 30 years of experience in financial aid, and currently serves as the Client Relations & Education Manager with Credit Union Student Choice.