{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What’s Up, Wake","title":"Kickstart Your 2026 Financial Goals with Expert Tips from Joe Mecca","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/cff0462a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1656,"description":"In this episode, we shift the focus from health and travel New Year's resolutions to financial wellness for 2026. Special guest Joe Mecca from Coastal Credit Union shares his top five tips for smarter saving, intentional spending, maintaining an emergency fund, reassessing retirement plans, and paying down debt. Additionally, Joe discusses the importance of budgeting tools and how to use them effectively, from apps to good old spreadsheets. Tune in for actionable financial advice to ensure 2026 is the year your wallet breathes a sigh of relief.\n00:00 Introduction to Financial Goals for 2026\n01:18 Meet Joe Mecca: Financial Expert\n02:01 Tip 1: The Importance of Budgeting\n08:05 Tip 2: Building an Emergency Fund\n11:42 Tip 3: Reassessing Retirement Plans\n18:21 Tip 4: Implementing a Debt Reduction Plan\n23:33 Tip 5: Rewarding Yourself for Financial Success\n26:11 Conclusion: Wrapping up Financial Resolutions","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3FPpkJ7JIRSxqmup6bUJfqr8_rMrqpK7grf9C8PwVsk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNmM5/OWRmY2Y4NDg0ZDEy/YjlmZjdkZDdhNDI2/OTJiZC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}