We challenge the myth that healthy eating has to be expensive and break down the practical tricks that make nutritious meals doable on a real budget. With dietitian Angell Jordan from the Southern University Ag Center, we share simple shopping and cooking habits that help us waste less, eat better, and keep more money in our pockets.

• buying fruits and vegetables in season for lower prices and better taste
• doing a home inventory before shopping to avoid duplicates and waste
• shopping sales on proteins and freezing portions for later meals
• reframing “healthy costs more” by comparing food costs to medical costs
• using flavor and technique like oven-frying to make healthier meals satisfying
• shopping smarter by avoiding end caps and eye-level junk food traps
• cutting back on eating out and making better restaurant choices when we do
• stocking budget-friendly staples like dried beans and brown rice
• building healthier beans by limiting fatty meats and using lighter options
• starting meal prep slowly so it becomes a habit
• choosing cheaper cuts and trimming fat at home to stay on budget

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We break the myth that fitness has to be expensive and map out realistic ways to train at home without fancy gear. I talk with personal trainer Keldric Emery about consistency, accountability, and small steps that build strength without wrecking your budget.
• why gym memberships and big plans fade fast
• setting achievable goals instead of unrealistic timelines
• using community and workout partners for accountability
• starting with simple movements like chair squats
• making adjustable “weights” with a gallon jug or household items
• turning walking into a scalable workout through routes, pace, and intervals
• choosing consistency over intensity and building time gradually
• staying motivated by acting first and letting feelings follow
• using yard work and gardening as free functional training
• finding free park equipment and using public resources
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Welcome to Money Matters, the podcast that focuses on how to use the money you have, make the money you need and save the money you want – brought to you by Neighbors Federal Credit Union.

The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.

We mark 100 episodes by reflecting on practical wins, welcoming two new financial wellness counselors, and recommitting to progress over perfection. Real stories, small habits, and a bigger team expand how we help people use, make, and save money with confidence.

• milestone reflections and recurring money themes
• family budgets, baby costs, school events, and tradeoffs
• everyday savings in the kitchen and home
• thrifting as a strategy not a sacrifice
• weddings, car buying, and avoiding lemons
• hurricane prep, maintenance, and deductibles
• the 24-hour rule for impulse control
• negotiation wins on insurance and bills
• launching a full financial wellness department
• meet counselors Nicole and Sylva
• credit union mission and community impact
• how to book guidance and what’s next

Subscribe to the Money Matters Podcast, and visit neighborsfcu.org slash financial wellness for more tools to help you build a strong financial future

Have an idea for a show or a question for Kim? Send us a text message

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Welcome to Money Matters, the podcast that focuses on how to use the money you have, make the money you need and save the money you want – brought to you by Neighbors Federal Credit Union.

The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.