The Financial Seeds Podcast

Rent, Mortgage, or Stay Put? — Housing Decisions Explained with Heather Pinkston

JimDre sits down with SSSCU's own Heather Pinkston to discuss one of life's biggest financial decisions-- housing.

Car Buying 101: Smart vs Emotional Decisions with David Cordova

In this week's episode, JimDre teams up with SSSCU's resident "car guy" David Cordova to go over the smart approach to purchasing a vehicle. Beyond just budgeting and financing, they dive into the emotional impact of car ownership, and what steps you can take to secure the vehicle that's right for you.

Why Most Family Budgets Fail (And What Works Instead)

JimDre Westbrook and Brianna Chaves kick-off season 2 of The Financial Seeds Podcast with a beginner-friendly guide to the b-word: budgeting. Together, they explore common setbacks faced when trying to follow a budget, and share tips for creating a budgeting system that works for you.

Bonus Episode: Financial Literacy Q&A with Scott Arkills and Mercedes Martinez

In this special bonus episode of the Financial Seeds Podcast, JimDre sits with returning guests Scott A. Arkills, President and CEO of Silver State Schools Credit Union, and Mercedes Martinez, host of Mercedes in the Morning on Mix 94.1. Together they dive into a quick financial literacy Q&A session.

The Value of Money

In the season one finale of The Financial Seeds Podcast, JimDre dives into how parents can help children develop a healthy relationship with money. He breaks down simple ways to teach appreciation, introduce gratitude, and build everyday habits that encourage good stewardship.