MHV's Off the Trail
You already know financial guidance is a must, but can we talk about it like real people? Go Off the Trail with MHV and join us as we host the kinds of conversations you wish you could have with your financial advisor: relatable, down-to-earth, and sometimes even funny. Leave your glossary of banking terms at the door, when we go Off the Trail money matters make sense.
Episodes
28 episodes
Navigating the Pitfalls of Business Ownership: Insights from a Successful Entrepreneur
Branching out on your own? Or already navigating the business ownership journey? In this episode, Karen Clark Adin shares the lessons she learned throughout her decades-long role as business owner. Karen successfully managed her business for ov...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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19:37
Understanding Business Entities: A Lawyer's Analysis for Small Business Owners
LLC? DBA? Corp? What does it mean - and as a small business owner, does it even matter to you? Amy Ingram, of Ingram Law Firm, joins this episode to give her input on the various business entities...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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25:53
Rewriting Your Money Story: Exploring the Link Between Mindset and Financial Abundance
We welcome Susan Diamond, money mindfulness coach and founder of HerFinance Club, on to this episode to explore the link between YOUR money beliefs and financial success. Susan, who holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Fordham Un...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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33:14
Why Should I Care About Banking with a Credit Union?
Maybe you've heard that banks and credit unions are different. And maybe you've even learned why.But here's the real question:Why should you care about that difference?You're about to find o...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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9:11
Bankruptcy: What to Expect and What Happens Next
No one wants to file bankruptcy. But the fact is, it's a very real financial possibility for a lot of people. And there's still a lot of mystery around it. In this episode, we're joined by Hilary Nichols, Loss Mitigation Manager. Hilary walks u...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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20:43
Starting or Running a Business? Don't Skip This. (Hint: it's all in the business plan...)
So you've been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug? Starting a business is pretty exciting...but it takes a lot of planning to build a successful one. Get the expert take on business plans in this episode. Hear from Sam Kandel, Advanced Certified...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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17:36
Want good credit? Don't do these things.
You know your credit score matters - to basically every financial decision you're going to make. But did you know there are common behaviors that could be holding your score down? We're joined by Aaron Lindo, MHV's Consumer Loan Underwriter, to...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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13:07
First Job? Here Are Your Tax Answers.
No matter when you enter the workforce, understanding taxes is one of the most confusing parts of your first job. Host Mariclare Cranston sits down with Thomas Lindgren, CPA, to get you some answers to the tax questions everybody has.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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17:54
Fitness, Stress, and Money!
We know physical activity helps reduce stress, right? But...getting started with fitness can cause more stress in and of itself. Let's talk about embracing physical activity, how to make it work for you, and why it can help you with your money....
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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13:27
Top Tips for Small Business Owners
How has growing a business changed? What finance options are available? Are there certain things you should outsource? What financial mistakes should I avoid? In this episode Michael Mattone, VP Community Impact at MHV joins us to share the top...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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18:28
The Truth About Improving Your Credit Score
Want the hard truth about improving your credit score? There's no quick fix, but there are some steps you can take to get the solid score you need. In this episode, we're joined by Aaron Lindo, Consumer Loan Underwriter at MHV. He's giving you ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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16:33
Microsaving: Small Steps to Big Balances
You've probably heard this advice: save 3-6 months' worth of expenses in your Savings Account. And if you're like a lot people, you felt immediately overwhelmed because...that's a pretty big number. The good news? Microsaving. Tiny little depos...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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12:41
This is How You Find Control of Your Life
If 2020 taught us anything, it's that we don't control nearly as much as we think we do. And that can feel frustrating and scary. In this episode, we're joined by Lauree Ostrofsky, owner of Simply Leap a...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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21:21
College Planning in a Pandemic
College planning...has anything changed since COVID? Do I need to do anything differently? Is financial aid harder to get? Join us as we chat with Stephanie Goldberg-Mauro, founder and owner of Coll...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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16:24
You Actually CAN Get Organized
Oh, you know you've done it. Promised to get your home or office more organized. Soon. Tomorrow. Next Year. In this episode, host Mariclare Cranston chats with Colleen Ashe, founder of Ashe Organizing Solut...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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27:01
The Easiest Way to Start Saving Money
You've probably heard experts suggest you need months' worth of expenses in your Savings Account. And...that's pretty overwhelming. How can you start - right now - with some easier steps? Join host Mariclare as she talks to Melissa Walsh, MHV's...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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13:56
Money + Kids: Starting the Conversation
How do you start talking to kids about saving money? Is there a way to make it interesting? Host Mariclare Cranston talks to MHV's Financial Education Specialist Sarah Short about starting money conversations with your children.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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8:48
Website First Aid
You already know that a website is a must-have for your business. But what about the content on your site? Do you need to update it? And if so, how often? Join host Mariclare Cranston as she gets expert insight from Caroline Falk, MHV's Marketi...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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14:56
Mastering Mindfulness
You already know that physical fitness is important to your overall well-being. But where does your brain come into the picture? In this episode, Claude Dal Farra, owner of Spa 21 in Kingston, NY, shares his insights on mindfulness. You'll hear...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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17:46
Introducing Credit Unions
We're joined by Michael Mattone, VP of Community Impact at Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, to dive into what makes credit unions different and why - with a resurgence of the importance of local economies - they're more important than ev...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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16:26
Staging Your Home
Thinking about putting your home on the market? Staging is an important part of the process. Join host Mariclare as she chats with Jennifer Tampasis, Principal Designer and Owner of Jennifer Lynn Inte...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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21:33
Digital Networking
Networking is one of the most powerful ways to grow your career or your business, but how we network has changed. Join host Mariclare Cranston as she chats with Christine Gritmon of Christine Gritmon, Inc....
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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17:08
Managing Money in Times of Crisis
Join in as our guest Sarah Short, Financial Education Specialist at MHV, lays down some easy-to-implement action items for managing your money in times of uncertainty and crisis. No complex or overwhelming plans here; these are simple steps you...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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16:22
Getting Ready for College
Join our host Mariclare as she talks with Sarah Short, Financial Education Specialist, on how high schoolers can start prepping for college. We're covering financial aid, the biggest surprises kids have when they start college, and how best to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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13:22