Your Money Counts
Welcome to the Your Money Counts podcast, a brand new podcast from Marquette Savings Bank in northwestern Pennsylvania. In today’s world, whether you’re 18-years-old or 108, every penny counts. The Your Money Counts Podcast will provide you with information you need to make better decisions on how to spend and save your money, how to protect yourself from criminals trying to scam you, and how to take advantage of free services that can make managing every aspect of your money easy and convenient. This podcast is brought to you by Marquette Savings Bank, an Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.
Episodes
24 episodes
Fraud Episode #12 - What are Fake Checks?
Did you ever get something in the mail saying you won a cruise, or the lottery and had a check sent to you? Did you cash the check or not know what to do with it? Listen to our fraud expert to understand this scam and know what you should do to...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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10:48
Fraud Episode #10 - Protect your Business from Fraud
Scammers don’t just go after an individual person, they go after businesses too. Learn how you can protect your business at Marquette by taking advantage of Positive Pay and ACH Positive Pay. By listening to this episode, you will understand wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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15:53
Fraud Episode #11 - Banks Never Ask That
In this episode you will learn how to keep your bank information safe and understand the different ways scammers try to get this information from you. What happens if you and gave your bank account information to a scammer? Learn what you...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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5:06
Fraud Episode #9 – Did you say FREE classes?
In this episode you will learn about Marquette’s new Innovation Learning Center (ILC) located in downtown Erie. Did you know they offer FREE Mpowered™ Learning Sessions covering all these fraud topics and more. Understand the idea behind ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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13:56
Fraud Episode #8 - Ransomware and Phishing
Learn about ransomware and why you need to be concerned about it. In this episode you will also learn about what actions you need to take if you fall victim to ransomware. Also covered in this episode is phishing, and how you can protect yourse...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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17:26
Fraud Episode #7 - Why So Many Questions?
Did you ever think to yourself that your banker is asking you a lot of questions? Bankers are trained to pick up on ques from customers that may indicate they are being targeted by fraudsters. Learn more about how bankers are here to protect yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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10:44
Fraud Episode #6 – How to safely use an app to move money
In this episode you will learn what to watch for when using an app to send money to family and friends, and why scammers use these types of apps. Visit our Fraud Protection Center today: https://marquettesavings.bank/personal/learn...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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13:11
Fraud Episode #5 - Trust Your Banker
Bankers are often portrayed in movies and advertisements as the “Bad Guys.” This “negative perception” of bankers is used by scammers against you to target you for fraud. Our goal is to keep our customers safe! Learn how Marquette does by liste...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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10:20
Fraud Episode #4 - How to Protect Yourself from Phishing
Did you ever get an email from your co-worker telling you to click a link, you click, and nothing happens? What you failed to recognize is someone spoofed your co-workers email address. By clicking the link, you just because a victim of a phish...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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14:37
Fraud Episode #3 - Do you know what a Romance Scam is?
In this episode you will learn exactly what a Romance Scam is, how someone falls for this kind of scam, hear a real-life example, and the form of payment that you see with this type of scam. Lastly, it is very important to understand wha...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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11:57
Fraud Episode #2 - Money Laundering and Money Mules
Do you know what money laundering is? Or how someone might launder money through the bank? Did you know that you could become a money mule without even knowing it?! Learn how to protect yourself from this happening to you by listening to this e...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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12:56
Fraud Episode #1 - Spoofed Calls and Identity Theft
Ever receive a phone call from a number you don’t recognize? Did you get a call from someone claiming you’re late on your car payment, and the government is going to come and take your car from you if you don’t pay up? This is what we call a “S...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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12:29
Mortgage Episode #11 - What should all Home Buyers know?
We've covered a lot in our mortgage series, but take a minute to listen to the top things home buyers should know before they start the home buying process.You can watch this episode on YouTube her...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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19:31
Mortgage Episode #10 - Learn what you should do to prepare yourself for your loan application.
Preparing paperwork for your mortgage application can be intimidating. Listen to the Marquette Mortgage Experts and find out the paperwork you need when you meet with your loan officer. You ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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18:58
Mortgage Episode #9 - Why is it important to get Pre-qualified?
When it comes to buying a home, timing is everything. Be ready with a mortgage pre-qualification so you know what kind of house you can afford. You can watch this episode on YouTube here.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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19:02
Mortgage Episode #8 - How do you know if you should remodel or buy a new house?
Are you debating whether you should renovate your current house, or look at buying a new house? Listen to this episode so you know what to take into consideration. You can watch this ep...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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20:18
Mortgage Episode #7 - What do you need to have at your mortgage closing?
You've found the perfect house, now it's time to close on your house. What all do you need to bring to your mortgage closing? Listen to this episode to find out!You can watch this episode on YouTub...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:46
Mortgage Episode #6 - Are you a First-Time Home Buyer?
Calling all first-time home buyers! Do you know the terminology? Are first-time home buyer programs available to you? Do you have more questions than answers when it comes to the purchase of your first home? The mortgage loan experts from Marqu...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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16:45
Mortgage Episode #5 - How do you start the Construction Loan process?
You’ve been searching for your dream home, but just can’t find it. You’ve now decided you’re going to look for land to build your dream home – the only problem is, you don’t know one thing about the construction process. Where would someone eve...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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18:23
Mortgage Episode #4 - Buying a New Home and utilizing a Bridge Loan
Are you ready to make the move to a new home, but haven’t sold your current home yet? Having two mortgages can be scary, but there are options available to you. Listen to this episode to learn about your options.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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13:36
Mortgage Episode #3 - How to Start the Home Buying Process
Starting the Home Buying process? Do you even know where to begin or what to do? Listen to this episode of Your Money Counts and get a better idea of how to start the home buying process. You can w...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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15:31
Mortgage Episode #2 - What is the first step to buying a home?
The purchase of a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you are going to make in your life. Hear from the mortgage experts at Marquette Savings Bank on the first steps you need to take to start the home buying process.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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16:22
Mortgage Episode #1 - What to consider when choosing a lender.
In today’s world, home buyers have more options to finance their home than ever before. It’s not just the traditional banks and credit unions, it’s online lenders and mortgage brokers that seem to “POP UP” everywhere. What should people be look...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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22:06