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As we navigate the various stages of life, each one presents unique milestones. Yet, are we ever truly financially ready for these transitions? According to Annuity.org, 25% of Americans claim they lack a reliable source for financial advice. In the exciting season 4 finale of "Making it Count," we’re hoping to leave you with some valuable guidance for every life stage. Cristina and Randy welcome their financially savvy friends, Katelyn Justice, Gabrian Calkins, and Leon LaChance from Addition Financial. Together, they share insightful financial tips for each stage of life!


Links:
– Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/
– Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0

Who can resist the excitement of shopping, especially when you find a hard-to-resist coupon? According to Statista, about 90 percent of shoppers in the United States use coupons! In this fun episode of “Making it Count” we're diving into the world of shopping hacks that promise to keep your wallet happy. Cristina and Randy are joined by their money-smart friend, James Anderson, founder and CEO of SmartMov, and together they unpack everything you need to know about scoring the hottest deals!


Links:
– Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/
– Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0
—SmartMov: https://www.smartmov.co/
—Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-anderson-726413b2/

Inflation is a topic that often elicits a sense of stress and concern. According to AP news, last year, in 2022, the average inflation rate was around 8% and reached a peak of 9.1% — which is the highest it's been in 40 years! However, don’t panic. There are effective methods that can help you navigate the potential impacts of inflation — and this episode of Making it Count will teach you how! With the help of Miriam Mitchell, a Chief Lending Officer at Addition Financial Federal Credit Union, Cristina and Randy take a deep dive into different financial strategies to beat inflation.

Traveling internationally can seem intimidating, but according to Pew Research Center, over 70% of Americans have done it! On this exciting episode of Making it Count, we’re preparing you with all the traveling tips and tricks for you to start booking those long awaited trips abroad — without breaking the bank!. Today, we’re joined by our money smart friends, Jeremy and Jenna, your go-to guides for travel tips and destination inspiration. With their help, Cristina and Randy do a tell-all into everything international travel on a budget.

Links:
– Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/
– Quench Your Adventure: https://quenchyouradventure.com/
– Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0
– Travel Spend https://travel-spend.com/
– Too Good to Go https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-us
– World Packers https://www.worldpackers.com/

Did you know that 65 percent of Americans actually get their staycation inspiration from family and friends? On this episode of Making it Count, we’ve got you covered with all sorts of tips and tricks of planning a great staycation, all while staying within budget. With the help of Lauren Holloway, a content creator and local travel expert, Cristina and Randy dive into all sorts of staycation inspiration all while staying budget friendly!

Links:
–Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com
–Sunshine and Keylime: https://sunshineandkeylime.com
–Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0

Over two-thirds of Americans are budgeting for their travel this year, and more than half have cut back or changed their plans due to the economy. But no matter your budget, you can still plan a great vacation—and this episode of Making it Count will teach you how! With the help of Donna Shields, a vacation planning expert and travel blogger, Cristina and Randy take a deep dive into how you can turn travel planning from a chore into part of the fun while saving money along the way.

–Addition Financial Resource Center: https://resources.additionfi.com/
–Open Mind Adventure: https://openmindadventure.com/
–Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0