YOU + TFCU Podcast

Tinker Federal Credit Union
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YOU + TFCU Podcast explores the real-life moments where money, goals, and everyday decisions intersect. Featuring trusted voices from across Tinker Federal Credit Union, each episode offers clear insight, practical tools, and encouragement to help you make smarter financial choices with confidence.

  1. 7h ago

    Treasury Services Simplified: Helping Businesses Move Money Smarter

    Terah and Amanda sit down with Allison Griffith, AVP Manager, Treasury Services at Tinker Federal Credit Union, to break down how business members can manage money more efficiently. The conversation covers treasury services tools such as ACH, remote deposit, payroll support, and fraud prevention, along with real-world applications for businesses of all sizes. The episode emphasizes improving cash flow, saving time, and using TFCU’s technology to simplify day-to-day operations.

    21 min

  2. Jun 17

    Car Buying This Summer: What to Know Before You Buy

    Israel and Amanda sit down with Krista Basinger, SVP of Consumer Lending at Tinker Federal Credit Union, to walk through what members should know before buying a vehicle. The conversation covers affordability, pre-approval, hidden ownership costs, and how TFCU supports members through flexible financing options. The episode also highlights tools such as the car buying center, dealership partnerships, and current promotions that can help members save.

    19 min

  3. Jun 3

    Planning a Smart Summer Staycation

    Israel and Andrew sit down with Jessica Teszlewicz, a Senior Financial Educator at Tinker Federal Credit Union, to talk through practical ways to plan summer staycations without overspending. The conversation covers budgeting strategies, free and low-cost activity ideas, and how to balance fun with long-term financial goals. The episode also highlights TFCU’s financial coaching resources to help members plan, save and enjoy meaningful experiences.

    21 min

  4. May 20

    Tribal Loans with TFCU: Expanding Homeownership Opportunities for Oklahoma Tribal Members

    Israel and Amanda sit down with May Landon, SVP of Real Estate Lending at Tinker Federal Credit Union, to discuss Tribal Home Loans and how the program supports Native American communities across Oklahoma. The conversation covers eligibility, benefits and misconceptions, while outlining the application process and how TFCU helps members navigate homeownership with confidence. The episode reinforces TFCU’s commitment to financial inclusion, education and long-term community impact. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS: 490973.

    26 min

  5. May 6

    Not Your Average Joe: Coffee, Community, and Inclusive Employment

    Terah and Andrew sit down with Tim Herbel, founder of Not Your Average Joe, a nonprofit coffee company built to create meaningful employment for people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Tim shares how the organization grew from a single Midtown coffee shop into a multi-location operation across Oklahoma, the impact inclusive employment has on individuals and families, and why exceptional coffee and exceptional people go hand in hand. This conversation highlights how partnerships, including with Tinker Federal Credit Union, help expand opportunity, dignity, and hope across the community.

    23 min

  6. Apr 22

    TFCU Foundation: Serving Those Who Served

    Meet Kate Bacon, Managing Director of the TFCU Foundation, and learn how a group of big-hearted employees helped launch a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2016 that today has a focused mission: improving the quality of life for veterans and first responders through home modifications and mental health, housing, employment and suicide prevention resources. Amanda and Terah dig into how the Foundation is funded, who it serves, what the application process looks like and how you can get involved whether you have a hammer, a few spare dollars or just a spare chair.

    28 min

  7. Apr 8

    What It Means to Partner with TFCU | Brent Coffman

    Terah and Israel sit down with Brent Coffman, AVP Business Development Manager at TFCU, for a candid look at what it really means to be a TFCU business partner. Brent breaks down how the partner program works, why relationship is at the core of everything the business development team does, and what makes their approach different from a standard sponsorship or transactional arrangement. From tribal nations to school districts to small businesses, this episode makes the case that the TFCU partner program is built for anyone who wants to help their people thrive financially.

    30 min

  8. Mar 25

    From Teller to COO: Joseph Arthur on 80 years of TFCU, Member Trust, and What's Next

    In celebration of TFCU’s 80th anniversary, hosts Amanda and Andrew sit down with COO Joseph Arthur for a candid conversation about what it means to help lead an 80-year institution. Joseph traces his journey from teller floater to COO over 24 years, shares what has kept TFCU’s mission consistent through decades of change and opens up about the moments that shaped him as a leader. From a turkey giveaway that showed the power of community connection to a first-time car buyer driving off in a yellow Silverado, Joseph brings the heart of member service to life.

    26 min
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YOU + TFCU Podcast explores the real-life moments where money, goals, and everyday decisions intersect. Featuring trusted voices from across Tinker Federal Credit Union, each episode offers clear insight, practical tools, and encouragement to help you make smarter financial choices with confidence.

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    Tinker Federal Credit Union
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