THE Cambridge Connection: Recent Episodes
Gordon Oliver
The Cambridge Connection is a labor-of-love, financial empowerment show brought to you through a partnership with Cambridge Credit Counseling. Your host, Gordon Oliver interviews experts in their fields every week to get to the nitty gritty of financial challenges and their solutions. Gordon discusses current financial events with his copilot, Tina Marie. Tina Marie presents your questions on the air in her Real People, Real Problems segment and shares common financial situations with positive outcomes in her Cambridge Credit Success Moment. The Cambridge Connection is a weekly show to talk with you, not at you. Let’s have a conversation.
BEST OF SHOW Everyone needs some time off, even Gordon and Tinamarie! They didn’t want to leave you without an episode, so we created a Best of Show. Enjoy!
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WHAT WERE YOUR FAVORITE EPISODES OF 2022? HERE ARE OURS!
It wouldn’t be any fun if we shared our favorite episodes in writing, would it? That’s why we’re keeping this episode description short and sweet! Tune in and hear how Gordon and Tinamarie each picked their 2 favorite shows and ironically, they were the perfect match of topics.
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WE STUDY EVERY OTHER PART OF THE BODY FOR MEDICAL CLUES, SO WHY NOT THE IRIS?
If you never heard of Iridology don’t worry, neither had Gordon or Tinamarie. It appears (pardon the pun) that Iridology is a gentle, non-invasive way of identifying inherited strengths and weaknesses in a person’s body. We’ve all heard the proverb that our eyes are the window to our soul, well maybe that’s not so farfetched. Guest Sunshine Beesom is an Iridologist who is certified in the field of Iridology and is able, so we are told, to discover underlying physical and emotional issues, predispositions and hereditary aspects based on the Iris (the color part) of the eye. Visit Discover What Iridology Can Do For You... 617-637-6672 (whatisiridology.com)
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A FINAL TRIBUTE TO FRIEND AND GUEST GORDON CORSETTI
In show #33 Gordy and Tinamarie spoke with Gordon Corsetti, Founder of the Speaker Series and Blog, Mental Agility (mentallyagile.com), Gordon Corsetti was brutally honest about his lifelong struggle with depression and how struggling with mental illness put him in debt to the tune of $112,000. To listen to him speak of his life changing epiphany, career reboot and ability to pay off all his debts would leave you thinking he had finally left his past in the rearview mirror. Sadly, Gordon Corsetti lost his battle with depression around Thanksgiving, 2022. This show is a tribute to Gordon Corsetti, along with a conversation with mental health experts from Mira Vista Behavioral Health of Holyoke Mass. Gordon Corsetti was a courageous person who shared his struggles in hopes of helping others. If you or anyone you know is contemplating suicide, the new National suicide and crisis hotline is 988.
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CRYPTO CURRENCY IS DEFINITELY GETTING A BAD RAP, BUT IS IT REALLY THAT BAD?
Back in March, Episodes #25 and #26, Ben Noble, Crypto Marketing Expert, joined Gordy and Tinamarie to ‘dumb down’ what Crypto is, how it works and other basic Crypto information. With the collapse of FTX Crypto, Ben Noble is back to delve into how this $32 Billion-dollar crypto exchange came to such a demise, and how the future of Crypto can survive and be reshaped.
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THE ONLY THING CERTAIN IS DEATH AND TAXES – SO LET’S TALK TAXES
It’s December and Holiday Cheer is all around! But before we know it January 2023 will be upon us and that means that tax season isn’t far behind! CPA Tom Foley II brings a plethora of tax knowledge along with his infamous Tax Tips to help ease us into tax season so we can start the New Year with a list of ‘to do’s’ that will make paying taxes more palpable.
62 – YOU PROBABLY DON’T THINK YOU NEED PET INSURANCE, UNTIL YOU DO!
Pet Insurance may sound like a luxury, but it’s not. Pet Insurance Agent Alyssa Lunghi at Comparion Insurance Agency, a division of Liberty Mutual, has been helping pet owners get the right type of insurance for their dogs and cats for almost a decade, with a customized pet insurance plan. With today’s cost of veterinary services, having pet insurance helps prevent those unexpected veterinary expenses when something goes wrong with your furry family member, such as an accident, injury, or illness. If you live in Massachusetts, Connecticut or New York, Alyssa can help you find the right insurance for your pet. She’s also well connected across the United States and happy to help make a connection if you don’t like in one of the above states. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn at insurance for dog owners or call her at 413-754-7013.
#60 – THINKING OF ADOPTING A PET? BE AWARE THAT PET SCAMMERS ARE OUT THERE!
Gift giving at the Holidays also includes the giving of pets. Sadly, the world of scamming has crossed into the pet adoption world, so Donna French of All Might Pet Connect opts in to offer some great advice when thinking about adopting or even rehoming a pet you currently have. All Mighty Pet Connect also helps people find you any type of pet including rabbits, horses, chickens, hamster, etc. and they work also work with shelters, rescues, and responsible breeders to ensure that you’re not being scammed, and they also specialize in pet transport. To learn more, visit their Facebook Page at ALL MIGHTY PUP.
#59 – YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A FORTUNE 500 COMPANY TO GET THE BEST IT SERVICES
Finding the right IT service can not only be intimidating and overwhelming, but you need to be sure that your IT provider is someone you can trust to keep your computers Cyber Secure! Tim Velozo of Simply IT can provide Simple Strategic Solutions with Fixed Pricing Plans, Proactive Network Maintenance, Guaranteed Service Times, Managed Backup Solutions, and Constant System and Network Monitoring. So, if your business has between 5-25 computers, no internal IT Department and you’re concerned with Cyber-Security, then Tim at Simply IT should be your next email. Reach out at info@simplyitllc.com
#58 –INSURANCE, INSURANCE, INSURANCE
Insurance isn’t always top of mind until you need it! Homeowner, renter, life, short term and long-term disability are just some of what everyone should have, but the reality is most don’t, unless it’s mandatory, like with a mortgage. Justin Doyle, Wealth Management Advisor for Quinn Wealth Management, and Certified Insurance Agent with New York Life Insurance, shares his thoughts on getting the right insurance coverage, because the adage of ‘better to be safe than sorry’ is most definitely true.
#57 – WHEN BUYING OR REFINANCING A HOME YOU WANT A COMPANY THAT IS EXCLUSIVELY ONLY A HOME LOANS EXPERT!
Just because banks offer home loans it doesn’t always mean they are the best fit for you next mortgage or refinance. At Shamrock Home Loans they know that buying or refinancing a home can be stressful. They also know that by asking you the RIGHT questions up front you’ll avoid any pitfalls later in the loan process because at Shamrock home loans is ALL they do! Visit Shamrock Home Loans dot com and look for Deb Jordan, NMLS#522540.
#56 – THE DEVASTATION OF HURRICANE IAN AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS ARE SAD LESSONS
No one wants to go through a hurricane or tornado or any other financially devastating disaster but sadly it happens. Gordon and Tinamarie discuss how such devastation not only takes an emotional toll but a financial one and what steps can be taken to be proactive so if you do unfortunately go through a disaster, you’re better prepared.
#55 – LEASING OR BUYING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE IS NOT THE SAME AS A HOME
Have you ever considered leasing or even buying a commercial space for your own business or to rent out to others? The commercial real estate business is a niche industry and Walter Kroll of the MacMillan Group in Springfield Mass has been involved in helping clients buy or lease commercial real estate for over two decades! Walter offers some great insights into the commercial real estate space including selling parcels of land. He also offers a Broker opinion of value by providing a detailed market value report. So, whether you’re in the hunt for commercial real estate in Western Mass or elsewhere, Walter’s thoughts and advice can help you start off on the right foot.
#54 – MEMBERS ONLY BUYING SERVICES ARE ALIVE AND WELL!
Dan Walker checks in to this week’s show with Gordon and Tinamarie to share his ‘’Members-Only” buying service, and yes, it’s legitimate! For over 40 years, Buyer’s Edge Inc. buying service offers a low-price guarantee on many major purchases such as Appliances, Cars, Furniture, Kitchens and many more products and services. Buyer’s Edge Inc. is a “No Cost” service to participating organizations for their employees & members, representing the buying power of over 4 million members. Not sure if your employer, union, or organization already belongs? Check them out at BuyersEdgeInc.com or call them direct at (800) 755-5008. Saving money is always a good thing!
Show #53 – 365 DAYS OF ABUNDANCE
Judy Balloff has had 8 careers, 2 husbands, 4 children and 6 grandchildren. All those numbers add up to a ton of life experience, yet she will tell you they are not as important as what she learned through having open heart surgery, 5 strokes and losing her 27-year banking career. Her new career after that watershed event led her to a discovery of life changing abundance through the 12 Universal Laws and the principles of Success and Wealth in Think and Grow Rich. Discover joy, inspiration, overwhelming gratitude, and overflowing abundance; discover your heart’s burning desire and translate that desire into real success. You were born rich—the life you’ve always dreamed of is already within you. Find out how to let it out.
Show #52 – IT’S THE FAFSA TIME OF YEAR
While there are quite a few words or phrases that instill fear in parents, such as ‘driver’s license’, ‘dating’, or ‘college applications’, there is another that may not be so prevalent, but unless you’re paying for your child’s college tuition, in full, with a personal check, then FAFSA or The Free Application for Federal Student Aid can turn a calm, clear headed adult into a frenzied state of FAFSA – itis. Luckily there are FAFSA experts, like Kinser Cancelmo, from Springfield College, to be a sounding board and guide during the student aid process, because the pain of the FAFSA forms is truly only temporary.
Show #51 – NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING THE NEW STUDENT LOAN PLANS? – US TOO!
Betsy Mayotte, Founder of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors has been working in the student load industry doing compliance and advocacy work for over 20 years. She and her team have helped thousands of borrowers with student loans navigate the muddy student loan waters that so many face. With many new regulations on Student Loans comes many more questions. Join Gordy as he and Betsy dig-in on the what-to-do’s and not-to-do’s when it comes to Student Loans.
Show #50 – HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
Can you believe it! It’s been ONE WHOLE YEAR! since THE Cambridge Connection launched on radio station WHMP and across multiple podcast platforms. To celebrate this milestone, Gordy and Tinamarie are joined by the sponsor of the show, Cambridge Credit Counseling President Christopher Viale, and some other former guests of the show. One year may not seem a big deal, but in the media industry, having a radio show is still a BIG DEAL, AND airing that show across multiple Podcast platforms puts THE Cambridge Connection in the top 25% of all podcasts ever produced and when there are almost 2 million podcasts overall, that’s a big leap to the top of the heap!
Show #49 - What REALLY is Financial Wellness?
Financial wellness is NOT a financial product, nor is it a financial service. Financial wellbeing is literally a journey we take throughout our entire lives that involves money and our relationship with money, from our youth to our last day on Earth. Listen in as Brent Hines, Founder and Executive Director of the Foundation for Financial Wellness offers his insights on why financial wellness is so important and who should engage with the Foundation for Financial Wellness to improve their relationship with money and the life and legacy they want to leave behind.
Show #48 - Inflation ISN’T A New Concept and Which Will Go First, You or Your Money?
If you think inflation is only a recent phenomenon, John Mayock, a financial and investment adviser representative for One Boston Financial Group and Equity Services joins Gordon to discuss the history of inflation, along with how he helps his clients align their assets with their goals to protect the things they can’t afford to lose, and of course he’ll touch upon the old adage, ‘What’s going to last longer, me or the money”.
Show #47 - Why Say ‘No’ When You Could Be Saying ‘Not Yet’?
Ever apply for a loan and been turned down because of your credit, yet no one offers to help you fix it? CredEvolv is the credit and debt management education platform that allows lenders to transform underserved but deserving consumers into qualified applicants and lifelong customers, because doing well and doing good are not mutually exclusive.
Show #46 - Are You A Credit Report Avoider? You Don’t Have To Be!
Pulling your credit report can be scary, especially if you find issues that need to be cleared up. That’s where Better Qualified can come to your rescue! Better Qualified is a credit repair company that will help you clean up your credit report so you’re better qualified for whatever is coming next in your life. For over 20 years, Better Qualified has fine-tuned and developed a proprietary intensive program that is proven to be quite effective, yielding incredible results, regardless of your credit situation. Join Gordon and Better Qualified CEO Paul Oster for an in-depth conversation on credit repair.
Show #45 – If You Love An Inspirational Entrepreneurship Story, Meet Gus Garcia
Some people are just born entrepreneurs. Meet Gus Garcia, Owner of FIVE Springfield, Mass area Domino’s franchises. Gus and his wife Sabrina came to the U.S. barely speaking English, but Gus had a passion to own his own business and Domino’s gave him that opportunity. Listen in to hear how he started as a pizza driver and within a few years was on his way to owning his first franchise! Like Thomas Jefferson said, ‘I find the harder I work the more luck I seem to have’. That is Gus Garcia!
Show #44 – Thanks To Technology You Can Now File Bankruptcy With An App
Imagine an online tool that can help you file bankruptcy for FREE! Well, you don’t have to imagine because Upsolve is a non-profit tool that helps you do just that! Actually, Upsolve was named to TIME Magazines 100 Best Inventions of 2020! The best way to think of Upsolve is think TurboTax for bankruptcy. When you download the Upsolve App you’ll also get free bankruptcy education, customer support and a local community and Upsolve is funded by institutions like Harvard University, so you’ll never get asked for a credit card. If you’ve ever considered needing to file bankruptcy this is one conversation, you’ll want to listen to!
Show #43 – If Your Company Isn’t Offering ‘Perks’ Then You Need Randy Nemeroff
Are you feeling the financial strain at the gas station, supermarket or for everything you purchase today? Let us introduce you to PerkPlans. PerkPlans works with companies, unions, associations & even non-profits by building them their own customized discount platform to offer to their employees, members and even clients. In association with AnnieMac Mortgage, PerkPlans can help add value to your company or organization’s brand by providing this unique opportunity to offer hand-picked National and Local Discounts including Real Estate, Travel, Entertainment, Insurances, Flowers & Gifts, Health & Wellness Products and Services and much more. Listen in to learn more from PerkPlans Founder, Randy Nemeroff.
Show #42 – Summertime, Summertime, Sum – Sum Summertime!
July is upon us but it’s not too late to get the kids into some of the local summer camps and programs. Jennifer Connolly, President of Junior Achievement of Western Mass, swings by the studio to chat with Gordon and Tinamarie about where to find some great local summer programs, how to reach out to JA USA if you are a listener from another state and the great Fall 2022 programs happening at JA Western Mass, so you and your children can plan ahead!
Show #41 – Be in the Know and Start Your Day in a Positive Way!
Do you love the TV show Jeopardy? Is Trivial Pursuit on your favorite game list? Do random tidbits of information make you happy? Then a FREE subscription to First Light Facts is just what you need! First Light Facts is an email publication of Volunteers Insurance Service Association, and their aim is to inform and entertain, on a wide variety of topics that they publish four mornings a week, at 6 a.m. Eastern time – around the first light of day. So, BE IN THE KNOW and sign up at www.firstlightfacts.com.
Show #40 – Scammers of the Dark Web Don’t Back Off in Bad Times
We all know the economy is shaky, from food to gas to utilities, everything has gone up in price, but that doesn’t stop the scammers of the dark web! Steve Weisman, CEO of Scamicide dot com is back as a reminder of the serious number of scams that are happening every day, and also advise on how important it is to keep an eye on your credit report because until the end of 2022 you can check your credit reports for free, EVERY MONTH!
Show #39 – Options Within The Mortgage Industry Are More Diversified Than Ever
A mortgage isn’t just a traditional mortgage anymore, and with more options available attempting to figure out the best mortgage options for you or a loved one is like walking into a mine field without the best mortgage expert to guide you. Join mortgage originator Milly Potter from Homebridge Loans as she breaks down the difference between various mortgage options in today’s mortgage marketplace.
Show #38 – Legal Professionals Are Your Best Bet When Navigating Elder Care
You shouldn’t self-diagnose off the internet any more than you should navigate a Health Care Proxy, Will or general Elder Care for someone you love. Attorney Gina Barry of Bacon Wilson P.C. has been working with individuals and families regarding wills, healthcare proxies, elder care and more for more than two decades and jumpstarts the conversation on why you need professional guidance. Gina is a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, the Estate Planning Council, and the Western Mass Elder Care Professional Association.
You shouldn’t self-diagnose off the internet any more than you should navigate a Health Care Proxy, Will or general Elder Care for someone you love. Attorney Gina Barry of Bacon Wilson P.C. has been working with individuals and families regarding wills, healthcare proxies, elder care and more for more than two decades and jumpstarts the conversation on why you need professional guidance. Gina is a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, the Estate Planning Council, and the Western Mass Elder Care Professional Association.
Show #37 – Going Back To The Beginning: The Basics of Crypto Currency From A Verified Crypto Expert
When you’ve got almost 600,000 followers on Twitter and you’re Verified, people take notice of your expertise. Dan Held IS just that expert in the field of Cryptocurrency. As Growth Manager at the 2nd largest Cryptocurrency firm, Kraken, Dan walks Gordon and Tinamarie through the basics of what Crypto is, how to start investing and why cryptocurrency isn’t rock science.
The pandemic has led the agricultural community to face extreme adversity in addition to navigating pre-existing challenges. Ashley Sears Randle, Deputy Commissioner/Legislative and Policy Director at the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, joins us to discuss efforts at the department to address mental health and wellness and programs to support the farming community.
Cars – Cars – Cars! That’s this week’s subject as Gordy and Tinamarie dig in with Lia Toyota Finance Manager, Dominick Finochiaro, on everything from the auto industry supply chain to pre-pandemic purchases vs. now, used cars sales, skyrocketing prices and what it means to own an Electric vehicle. You’ll definitely think twice about your current vehicle after you hear this show.
The Boy Scouts have been a household name for over 100 years, and while the name may be the same much has changed over the last few decades! Join Western Mass Council President, Jeffrey Glaze, as he speaks passionately about the role of the Boy Scouts, the educational and leadership programs they offer, their now co-ed community and the ‘never going out of style’ camping excursions. It’s a show not to be missed!
Sometimes a personal challenge can point a person in an entirely different life direction, as is the case with Gordon Corsetti, CEO of Mental Agility, a website and speaking program to help others deal with the effects of depression and the debt stress that can come along with it. Join Gordon, Tinamarie and Gordon Corsetti as they discuss his journey from deep depression to dealing with fifteen credit cards totaling more than $112,000 and his life changing epiphany, career reboot, paying off his entire debt in under two years and the launch of his organization. You can find more about Gordon and his work at www.mentallyagile.com.
Show #32 – With So Many Success Stories It Was Time To Share Some More
Gordon was traveling but managed to join in by phone as Tinamarie took the helm in the studio, and invited Stephanie, another Credit Counselor from Cambridge Credit Counseling to join in the success story conversation because you can never share too many success stories about managing and paying down your debt.
Show #31 – United Way of Pioneer Valley is 100 Years Strong
Becoming an octogenarian as an organization is a BIG DEAL! But if you’re the United Way of Pioneer Valley turning 100 isn’t the half of it. Paul Mina, President and CEO of United Way of Pioneer Valley joins Gordy and Executive Producer, Lisa Reilly for a candid conversation about the innovative programs that United Way of Pioneer Valley offers, like the 211 Program that allows for free and confidential counseling services and assistance programs that help with a wide range of needs with a focus on education, health, and financial stability.
Show #30 – Massachusetts Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Doughty Front & Center
Chris Doughty is a true fiscal conservative who will work hard to make Massachusetts more affordable for you and your family. As the only person in the governor’s race who has created jobs, met a payroll, and manufactured affordable products, Chris Doughty has the experience Massachusetts needs in the corner office. Chris will work tirelessly to ensure that the Massachusetts economy fully rebounds, continues to grow, and keeps more money in your household. He will fight to protect Massachusetts businesses and recruit high paying quality jobs to relocate here. So join Gordon and Tinamarie as they share a kitchen table conversation with Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Doughty. Visit chrisforma.com to learn more!
We’ve all heard about Healthcare Proxy’s but there is SO much more we need to know about to protect ourselves and our family members before an illness or crisis strikes. Michele Altobello, Director of Admissions for CareOne, Redstone, in Western Mass joins Gordon and Tinamarie as they unpack some of the difficult conversations around healthcare. CareOne has multiple locations across the Northeast, offering Assisted Living, Rehabilitation, Memory Care or Long-Term Care.
Scamming now involves anything where your information can reside on the dark wide web and that includes taxes! Join Steve Weisman, Attorney, Professor of White Collar Crime and Scamming Expert as he, Gordy and Tinamarie dive into what to watch for now that Tax Season is upon us!
You can never have TOO many tax tips, especially in today’s tax and financial climate! Join local CPA, Thomas Foley, as he shares his Tom’s Tax Tips for 2022! Believe it or not, it’s not as boring as you might think!
What is an NFT? And Other Need To Know Information in the Crypto Universe, Part II
With so much hype around Crypto Currency and the digital art known as NFT’s – well, we had to bring Crypto expert, Ben Noble, back for a second week. We’ll never be able to explain it here so listen in!
Confused About Crypto Currency, Bitcoin and Blockchain? We Were Too!
The world is changing and so is how we purchase items, invest and move our money around. We roped in a true Crypto expert out of Austin, Texas, Entrepreneur Ben Noble. Ben’s been in the Crypto universe since 2017 and he’s one of those ‘know it all’s’ who really KNOWS IT ALL! What’s even better, he dumbs it down for those of us who find Crypto, Bitcoin and Blockchain a complete foreign language. Listen in – you’ll learn a lot in 28 minutes.
Bay Path University is REimagining Working In The Non-Profit Sector
For many years working in Non-Profit Management and Strategic Fundraising was considered a low wage career path, but times have changed! Today, working at a non-profit in management and fundraising offers a myriad of opportunities, especially when it comes to the pay-scale. At Bay Path University they have REimagined the value of a graduate education to support leading and managing today’s nonprofit organizations. Listen in as Sylvia de Haas-Phillips, Assistant Professor of Management shares with Gordon and Tinamarie why working at a nonprofit, today, is more valuable than ever.
Every day, over 200,000 Massachusetts kids leave school with nowhere to go. Luckily that doesn’t have to be the story for every kid. At Boys & Girls Clubs across the Commonwealth, they’re providing a safe haven for youth after school, and during the summer months. Join Gordon and Tinamarie in an enlightening conversation, about this iconic organization, from Executive Director, Jennifer Aldworth, and her own personal story of how the Boys & Girls Club changed her life and her future.
Did you know there is a National Federation of Credit Counseling?
There are over 100 legitimate non-profit credit counseling organizations across the United States, of which the sponsor of THE Cambridge Connection Radio Show, Cambridge Credit Counseling, is one of them. The mission of the National Federation of Credit Counseling, based in Washington, D.C., is to promote a national agenda for fostering financially responsible behavior and assist their members in delivering high-quality, and highly useful, financial education and counseling services. Bruce McClary, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, as well as a Certified Financial Counselor, joins Gordon and Tinamarie to talk about the NFCC and how the upcoming potential rise in inflation will affect the average family budget, plus his recommendations on how to find the right ‘marketplace’ to get your credit card interest down.
Junior Achievement of Western Mass President, Jennifer Connolly, joins Gordy and Tinamarie once again, but this time to introduce, a superstar student of JA, Nathaniel Claudio. Nathaniel is a Senior at Putnam Vocational High School and in-between his co-op job at a local bank, he has been working towards a future career in the media industry. His passion for podcasting led Jennifer to gather her resources and completely outfit a new media room at Putnam with all the trappings for creating a podcast. Listen in and get inspired, because it’s never too early or too late to follow your dreams.
According to Attorney and Professor Steve Weisman, CEO of Scamicide.com, he never thought when he started Scamicide that he’d have enough daily scams to write about, but sadly he does. Listen in as Steve, Gordy and Tinamarie delve into the little known subject of Student Loan scamming and how scammers are so sophisticated today they are considered artists! As Steve says, BS really means, ‘Be Skeptical’.
If The Massachusetts Office of Economic Empowerment is not in your top website searches, then it should be. This awesome organization may be a Mass.gov set of programs but what a set of programs they offer. From their College Savings account program to their Money Talk Tuesday YouTube series to their NEW Worth and Wealth Seminars launching January 26th – all these programs are free and focused on financial education and achieving economic stability. Join Gordon and Tinamarie along with OEE Program Director Shaitia Spruell for an in-depth conversation.
Running a business takes one skill set, but IF you’re business has hit a speed bump then Second Wind Consultants might have a solution. Gordon is joined by Sean McCarthy of Second Wind Consultants as he shares real life case studies that offer a better way to resolve unsupportable business debt and create a win-win for all parties involved.
Public Student Loan Forgiveness, also known as, PSLF, isn’t about how much you owe, it’s about WHO you work for. Join Gordon and he chats with Betsy Mayotte, President of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors about the current waivers that are available until October 2022 and who to contact, including her organization, to get all the updated information to help with your current student loan status.
Instead of making financial resolutions, set financial INTENTIONS! That’s what Gordy and Tinamarie are doing, and in this episode of THE Cambridge Connection they’ll share some of their 2022 financial intentions as well as chatting with Certified Financial Advisor and IRS Enrolled Agent, Paul Kiley from Stacey Braun Associates, an Assets Management Services Company, about ways to get your financial year off to the right start! Happy New Year Everyone!
Show #15 – Holiday Greetings Show
Gordon and Tinamarie bring personal Holiday cheer and traditions on this Christmas Day Show where they are joined by some of their guests from 2021 and the President of Cambridge Credit Counseling, Christopher Viale. Happy Holidays and New Year from everyone at THE Cambridge Connection!
Show #14 – Credit Counseling Success Stories
There is nothing better than sharing stories of success, especially around the Holidays! and who better than Gordon and Tinamarie to fill the season of hope with stories that provide optimism and positive results, no matter what your financial situation may be.
Join Gordon and his new co-pilot Tinamarie as they discuss the pitfalls of Holiday installment payments and the high interest rates they ensue. Also joining them, Shannon Mumblo, Executive Director of Christina’s House in Springfield. Shannon shares the organizations beginnings, the mission, vision and services they provide to homeless or just about homeless women, and the success of their biggest fundraiser ever.
Join Gordon for an in-depth conversation with Jennifer Connolly, President of Junior Achievement of Western Mass, as they delve into the value of teaching children, starting in Kindergarten, what money is, money management, financial literacy, career exploration and entrepreneurship.
Join Gordon and Tinamarie as they chat with Kristy Navarro, Clinical Supervisor at Best Life Clinic, Mental Health Association, as they discuss the various levels of stress that the Holidays can bring, from financial to emotional, the pressure we put on ourselves, managing that pressure with various coping skills and that the word ‘no’ is actually a full sentence.
Ladies' week part two! Arianne and Tinamarie are hosting again and they’re discussing big topics like the gender wage gap, and when it’s okay to talk money at work. Their guest is Margaret Tantillo, the Executive Director of Dress for Success Western Massachusetts, and she sheds light on the various programs and resources that Dress for Success offers economically challenged women in their area.
It’s ladies' week! Arianne and Tinamarie are hosting and they're talking about the challenges women face when they leave a long-term relationship. Their guest is Donna Haghghat, the CEO of the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, and she explains the Women’s Fund's latest project, their Economic Security Hub, and how important that work is as part of ensuring a woman’s economic security.
Join Gordon, Arianne, and special guest Martin Lynch, Director of Education at Cambridge Credit Counseling. They’ll all be diving into the bombshell news announcement that is completely redefining loan forgiveness for thousands of borrowers, but for a limited time only! And don’t worry, Tinamarie will be back next week!
Join Gordon, Arianne, and Tinamarie, and special guest Todd F., the Student Loan Counseling Manager at Cambridge Credit Counseling. Gordon and Todd talk about the basics of student loans ad possible loan forgiveness options. Student loans are a tough topic, specifically, Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Who qualifies? How do I make payments towards it? What’s next?
Join Gordon, Arianne, and Tinamarie as they focus on commonly asked questions and frequently discussed topics surrounding paying off debt.
Join Gordon, Arianne, Tinamarie, and special guest Amy Belina, the Associate Director of Financial Aid at Springfield Technical Community College. Gordon and Amy discuss the importance of the FAFSA form and how important it is to get it filled out ASAP. Did you know that the colleges you’re applying to might be able to help you navigate your application for financial aid?
Join Gordon, Arianne, Tinamarie, and special guests Justin Lally, the HECM Department Manager at Cambridge Credit Counseling, and Milly Parzychowski, Mortgage Loan Originator from HomeBridge Financial Services. Gordon, Justin, and Milly discuss mortgages and reverse mortgages, what you qualify for and your and how your credit might impact your options.
Join Gordon, Arianne, Tinamarie, and special guest Catherine Freeman, an Account Executive at Mutual of America. Gordon and Catherine discuss if you have the right retirement plan set up. When to start, and when it’s too late. (Hint: It’s never too late.)
Join Gordon, Arianne, Tinamarie, and special guest Kimberley Lee, the Vice President of Resource Development and Branding for the Mental Health Association. Gordon and Kimberley discuss how financial distress and debt can impact our mental health and what we can do about it.
Join Gordon, Arianne, Tinamarie, and special guest Allison Ebner, Director of Membership & Partnerships at the Employers Association of the NorthEast. Gordon and Allison discuss employer/member benefits and what they might and could offer their employees.