Smarter Money Life

Are You Ready To Build A Home?

Building a home can be one of the most exciting things you'll ever do, it can also come with plenty of surprises. In this episode, we chat with Mike Senn from FORUM Credi

Cracking the Code on Credit Scores

Your credit score may be just three digits, but it can shape some of life's biggest money decisions. In this episode of Smarter Money Life, we sit down with Kurt Niles fr

Raising Money-Smart Kids

If you've ever wondered what money lessons your kids really need and when to teach them, this episode is for you. Kids are growing up in a tap to pay, one click world, so

How To Be Successful At Budgeting

If you've ever tried budgeting and thought, "this just doesn't work," you're not alone. The truth is—there's no one-size-fits-all plan. This week on Smarter Money Life, w

Protecting Your Parents from Scams

If you worry about protecting your parents or other family members from frauds and scams,  you are not alone. This episode is focused on giving you real steps to take and

Protecting Yourself In A Connected World

We live in a connected world—and that means more convenience and more risk. On this episode of Smarter Money Life, we're joined by fraud expert Ben to share simple, pract

Essential Accounts for Kids by Age 16

By age 16, kids don't need every financial account out there—but they do need the right mix. This is when money starts getting real: paychecks, debit cards, spending choi

Avoiding Top Financial Mistakes

Feeling stuck financially, even though you're doing all the right things? On this episode of Smarter Money Life, we break down the most common money mistakes-and how smal

When and How to Use Credit

We see credit decisions every day—and we know how confusing they can feel. In this episode of Smarter Money Life, we'll help you understand how to use credit that fits yo

What Pre-Teens Should Know About Money

Even pre-teens should start learning about money concepts and in this episode we are answering common questions and sharing a few ways to reinforce important money skills

Practical Money Habits to Build Financial Stability

Financial stress rarely comes from one big mistake. In this episode, we break down the everyday money habits—and hidden pressures—that slowly add up. You'll learn practic

Spring Cleaning Your Financial Life

Spring isn't just for cleaning out closets - it's a great time to reset your finances.  In this episode we break down simple steps to clean up cash flow, tackle debt, inv

Insights For First-Time Homebuyers

Maybe what you know about buying a home is not entirely accurate. In this episode Mike Senn is joining Andy and Nicole to debunk a few homebuying myths and share the smar

Financial Harmony for Couples

Whether you are just starting out a relationship or have been in a long term relationship, this episode will help you improve your financial harmony because being in agre

How & Why To Protect All Of Your Accounts

Protecting your all your online accounts and using the right tools is critically important to avoid being a victim of fraud. In this episode Andy and Nicole talk about re

Moves To Make When Adding To Your Family

Starting or adding to your family can be overwhelming and if you have financial concerns it can become very stressful. In this episode, Andy and Nicole break down the sma

Make SMART Resolutions for 2026

Are you ready to make better resolutions for 2026? You won't want to miss this episode, as Andy and Nicole share how making SMART goals is the best way to achieve your fi

Tips To Make 2026 Better Financially

Looking for a top ten list to improve your financial life? Then this episode is for you! In this episode, Andy chats with the FORUM experts to compile our year end review

Using the Holidays to Teach Your Kids Important Money Skills

In this episode, Andy talks about how the holidays provide the perfect opportunity to teach your kids about money management. If you have kids or even if you want to brus

What Does The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Mean For Your Tax Situation?

In this episode, Andy talks with Kevin Umberger, CPA and Director with Blue & Co., LLC, about some of the tax implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This will be