Affinity Federal Credit Union presents the Wellbeing And Your Wallet podcast! In this episode, financial wellbeing experts and hosts Grant Gallagher and Shawn Lubitz discuss Affinity’s 2023 Cost of a Day at the Jersey Shore & Spring Wellbeing and Your Wallet Index findings.

The team dives into their discussion surrounding the 2023 Cost of a Day at the Jersey Shore findings and provides an overview of the price increases at the shore. Grant and Shawn share strategies for planning a family vacation and explore ways you can save money this summer.

The discussion shifts to an overview of the 2023 Spring Wellbeing and Your Wallet Index findings, and the team analyzes the financial wellbeing sentiment of members in their communities.

Additional topics include:

• Tips for combatting higher costs at the shore this summer
• Available resources to take advantage of if you are stressed about your finances
• The importance of budgeting and planning for the long term

Grant and Shawn also take a question from the member mailbag: Every summer my significant other and I take a vacation with our kids. We just had another child earlier this year, which has really tightened our budget, and I don’t think we can afford to go on a trip this summer. Obviously, I don’t want to miss out on these memories with my family, but I also don’t want to stretch us too thin. Any tips on how to manage this? 

Finally, the team concludes the discussion by highlighting Affinity’s award winning SmartStart Savings account! Whether you’re saving for a down payment, dream vacation, or rainy day, Affinity is here to help you earn more toward your financial goals with their high-yield SmartStart Savings account.

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Thanks for listening and be well.