Connections Podcast Series: Technology Scams

Technology scams are getting smarter and harder to spot. In this episode of the Connections Podcast, Alyssa Wentworth breaks down three common tech scams you need to know right now: AI deepfakes, fake tech support pop-ups, and QR code scams. Learn the warning signs, how scammers create urgency, and simple steps you can take to protect your personal and financial information online.

From cloned voices and realistic fake videos to alarming browser alerts and suspicious QR codes, this episode will help you slow down, double-check, and stay safer in today’s digital world.

If something feels off, it probably is. Stay alert, trust your instincts, and share this episode with someone who could use these tips.

Connections Podcast Series: Smart Budgeting for Real Life

Feeling overwhelmed by your finances? In this episode of Connections Podcast, we break down real-life budgeting strategies that work. From paying yourself first to simple systems like reverse budgeting and no-spend reset weeks, we’re sharing practical tips to help you take control of your money, without sacrificing the things you enjoy.

Listen now and start building a smarter spending plan today!

Connections Podcast Series: Romance Scams

Don’t let a “swipe right” turn into a financial nightmare.

Love is in the air — but so are romance scammers. They don’t want your heart; they want your bank account.

In our latest episode of The Connections Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on how these frauds operate. Join Amy Jeremay (AVP of Compliance) and Kayleigh Pylant (Member Experience Manager) as they share:

  • Red flags that it’s a scam, not a soulmate.
  • Pro-tips to protect your identity and your assets.
  • What to do if you suspect you’re being targeted.

Connections Podcast Series: World Financial Planning Day 2025

Happy World Financial Planning Day!

It’s a great reminder that it’s truly never too late to start planning for your financial future. Financial planners Dave Karikas and Heather Bussey from Preferred Planning Associates shared some excellent saving strategies and tips to help you start planning for your future today.