Affinity Federal Credit Union presents the Wellbeing And Your Wallet podcast! In the twentieth episode, expert hosts Shawn Lubitz and Grant Gallagher discuss the concept of money buying happiness.

The hosts kick-off the discussion emphasizing the importance of creating a financial plan to achieve your individual goals. They share advice for people striving to find a balance between pursuing financial success and happiness in their lives. Additionally, the team talks about balancing saving for the future with enjoying your money in the present, and how this affects your overall wellbeing.

Some additional topics included:

• Maintaining financial wellbeing and happiness in the age of social media
• Setting realistic short-term and long-term financial goals to increase happiness

Following the main discussion, Grant pulled a submitted question from the member mailbag, and the team shared their responses: As my income increases, there is a temptation to increase my spending. How can I avoid lifestyle inflation and prioritize saving and investing for long-term happiness?

To wrap up this week, Grant highlights the Cash Back Debit card, a great checking account for students who can earn 1% cashback on purchases for up to $1,000 a month. Other perks include free member to member online banking transfers, which can help when parents send money to their child attending college. Affinity is there to help you earn more toward your financial goals.

Just a reminder if you have a question or comment for a future Member Mailbag segment, please send it to @affinityfcu on Facebook or X/Twitter with #MemberMailbag.

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Thanks for listening and be well.