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Podcasts
Episode 2: Tax Season Survival: Gen Z’s First-Time Filing Field Guide
Taxes can be confusing—especially when no one ever taught you how they work. In this episode of Financially Free Gen Z, Rachel and Joshua break down everything you wish you learned in school about filing taxes. From W-2s and 1099s to deductions,...
Episode 1: Bluffs, Bites & Brews: La Crosse Adventures
Financially Free Gen Z is back for Season 3! Join Joshua Herrmann and Rachel Munger in this unique episode discussing the community of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Hear their recommendations, as well as recommendations from Coulee Bank La Crosse Market...
Episode 7: Coal, Cash, and Christmas Cheer: Brilliant Budgeting for Holiday Gifting
On this episode, Rachel and Joshua discuss some some last-minute holiday shopping tips to avoid a huge credit card bill come January. Holiday shopping can very quickly get out of hand with multiple parties to attend to, family to buy gifts for, and...
Episode 6: Tricks no Treats: Fighting Financial Fraud
In this episode, Rachel and Joshua discuss recent fraud trends that are targeted to Gen Zers. Special guests Janel Garrick and Sarah Laxton discuss essential advice for staying safe online. This podcast is brought to you by Coulee Bank. Member FDIC. ...
Episode 5: The Craft of Compounding Cash
In this episode, we dive into the magic of compound interest and how it can transform your financial future. Rachel and Joshua break down the basics, share real examples, and provide practical tips on how to start investing early. Additionally,...
Episode 4: Credit Clarity: The Credit Score Conundrum
In this episode of Financially Free Gen Z, Rachel and Joshua discuss credit scores, their importance in financial matters, and practical tips on building and maintaining a healthy score. Our guest, Annie Bertram (AVP, Treasury Management), offers...
Episode 8: Job Search Jamboree: Journeying Through the Jobland Jigsaw
In this episode of Financially Free Gen Z, Rachel and Joshua dive deep into the quest every Gen Z listener is either facing or about to face: landing your first professional job. As the world of work evolves, so do the strategies to kickstart your...
Episode 7: The Loan Ranger: Wrangling Student Debt
In this episode of Financially Free Gen Z, Rachel and Joshua discuss student loans: the terminology used, the different types of loans, and tips for paying them back. Devon Plecas joins the podcast to share his knowledge on the topic. This...
Episode 6: Dollars & Sense: Navigating the Holiday Spend Hangover
In this episode of Financially Free Gen Z, we welcome our new co-host, Joshua Herrmann! Rachel and Joshua discuss holiday spending habits, and some tips on how to recover from the spendiest time of the year. Special guest Eric Gatz joins to provide...
Episode 5: New Year, New Financial Resolutions!
When setting financial goals, it is important to consider both your short-term and long-term plans. In episode 5 of “Financially Free Gen Z”, Emma and Rachel discuss goal-setting techniques and some inspiration for setting 2023 financial goals....
Episode 4: Should I Buy or Rent My Future Home?
In this episode, Emma Barger and Rachel Munger sit down with one of Coulee Bank's Mortgage Loan Officers, Dominick Sweeney, to discuss the pros and cons of both renting and buying a home. This podcast is brought to you by Coulee Bank. Member...
Episode 3: 401(k)s and Retirement Accounts
When you are just getting started in your career, retirement can seem really far away, and to be fair, it is! However, contributing to investment accounts when you are young can make all the difference later in life when you are hoping to retire....
Episode 2: Credit Cards... Dun Dun Dun!
In this episode, Rachel Munger and Emma Barger discuss both the positives and negatives of credit cards, as well as some tips to help you determine if you are ready to apply for a credit card or not. This podcast is brought to you by Coulee...
Episode 1: Budgeting for Gen Z
Young Americans are becoming increasingly more likely to experience spending regret. In a survey conducted by The Harris Poll, it was found that 83% of Gen Zers and Millenials experience regret surrounding their personal spending. In this inagural...