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April 17, 2019

Benefits of Credit Unions and Building an Emergency Savings – Episode Seven of Healthy Living Resources


Healthy Living Resources is a new telecast presented by the Family and Consumer Sciences program specialists that will focus on health, wellness, and the impact that stress has on our lives. Whether it be financial struggle, or chronic disease management, stress can creep up as a result of many of the day to day events that we face in our lives. Join us monthly as we interview Family and Consumer Sciences educators and other specialists who will discuss how we can address and hopefully prevent this from negatively impacting our overall health and wellness.

In this episode, healthy finances program specialist Amanda Woods is joined by Morrow County Extension Educator Candace Heer to discuss the value of building a relationship with your local credit union, and the importance of saving for emergencies. Being unprepared in the face of an unexpected financial emergency can have dire consequences for individuals who may not have a backup plan. Situations like this can often create an enormous about of stress, which can have a negative impact on our mental health and overall quality of life. This episode highlights the importance of making positive financial choices now to reduce the impact of financial stress, while leading by example and positively impacting generations to come. Watch the full episode for more information, and be sure to check out the resources listed below!


[ View Benefits of Credit Unions text transcript ]

Additional Resources:

America Saves Tips on Building an Emergency Savings

Your Neighborhood Credit Union – LiveSmartOhio Blog

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Tags: credit unions, emergency savings, financial security, financial wellness

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About Amanda Woods

Amanda Woods M.Ed. is currently the Healthy Finances Program Specialist for Family and Consumer Sciences at Ohio State University Extension. Amanda is passionate about community engagement and outreach, and enjoys being in a role that helps facilitate research based education throughout the many wonderful counties in Ohio. She believes education is a valuable and indispensable tool, especially when used to promote community health and well-being.

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