Perfect Cents Podcast

Celebrating Community at Sutter Health Park with the A's!

Join Alex Becerra at Sutter Health Park for Friends & Family Night with the A's, presented by the Perfect Cents Podcast. Alex catches up with SAFE CEO Faye Nabhani and

From Street Smarts to Running Sacramento's Popular "Our Street Night Market"

On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Becerra sits down with Shawn Kahan, co-owner of Yellow Brick Group and co-founder of the 'Our Street Night Market'

SAFE & BECU Combination: Digital First. Human Always.

How is the upcoming combination of SAFE and BECU going to change the future of banking in Northern California and Washington? On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podca

How Co-Ops Strengthen Communities

What actually happens to your money when you shop local? On this episode of The Perfect Cents Podcast, we sit down with Brian Munn, CEO of the Sacramento Natural Foods Co

SAFE Credit Union & BECU Combination Explained: What Members Need to Know

Why is SAFE Credit Union combining with BECU? On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, SAFE President and CEO Faye Nabhani sits down to explain the strategic vision

What is the NCUA? Credit Union Insurance Explained

Ever wonder what happens to your savings if the economy hits a rough patch? In this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex sits down with SAFE's Corporate Compli

Should a 6 Year Old Have A Debit Card?

Is it time to ditch the traditional piggy bank? In this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Becerra sits down with parent and banking expert Marcie Johnson to

Navigating Financial Stress: What To Do When You Can't Pay Your Loan

Are you facing job loss, the rising financial stress, or unexpected bills? You don't have to handle it alone. On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Bece

Sacramento Housing Market Update: Trends & Analysis with Ryan Lundquist

Is the Sacramento housing market finally cooling down, or are we entering a significant period of transition? On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Bece

Fintech vs. Credit Unions: Why You're More Than Just a Data Point

Are you torn between the convenience of a fintech app and the personalized service of a credit union? In this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Becerra is j

Mortgage Secrets Revealed: Everything First-Time Homebuyers Need to Know

Are you ready to stop paying your landlord's mortgage and start building your own equity? In this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Becerra sits down with S

How to Make Credit Work for You (Not Against You)

On this episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Becerra sits down with Lawrence Lomeli, AVP of Consumer Lending at SAFE Credit Union, to break down the complex wo

Smart Spending (How to Build Healthy Financial Habits)

Are you looking to improve your financial health but don't know where to start? In this episode, join host Alex and special guest Marcie Johnson (Debit and Credit Program

Stop Impulse Spending (Building a Roadmap to Financial Freedom)

On this episode of The Perfect Cents Podcast, host Alex Becerra is joined by Emilio Barrera, a Community Development Specialist at SAFE Credit Union. Together, they dive

The Real Power of a Savings Habit (It's Not Just for Emergencies)

Are you feeling the weight of financial stress? Join us for a special episode of the Perfect Cents Podcast as we celebrate America Saves Week and Financial Capability Mon

Introducing Eli: Owning Success and Embracing a Growth Mindset

On this episode of the podcast, Alex Becerra welcomes the newest member of SAFE Credit Union's Community Relations & Financial Education team, Eli Lopez! Together they di

The Season of Giving: Tips for Smart Holiday Shopping

On this episode of the podcast, Alex Becerra and Savannah Brown tackle the topic of Smart Holiday Shopping. Together they discuss insightful data points about consumer sp

Financial Avoidance Isn't Genetic

On this episode of the podcast, Alex Becerra is joined by SAFE's Senior Design and Communications Specialist, Susan Burns to tackle the topic of Financial Avoidance. Toge

First Time Home Buying & SAFE Home Rewards

On this episode of the podcast, Alex Becerra is joined by SAFE Home Loan Consultant, Nate Dungca & Realtor, Nico Almanza to discuss all things Home Buying. Together they

Youth Workforce Development Program

On this episode of the podcast, Alex Becerra is joined by Cordova High School student participants of SAFE's 2025 Youth Workforce Development program. Together they discu