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06/15/21 • 4 min
In this podcast Jeff Prior, a Mortgage Loan Officer for Regions Bank in Birmingham, Ala., shares what you need to know when buying a vacation home or rental property. Jeff provides tips on:
- Determining whether to buy a second home
- What to keep in mind when financing a second property
- The difference between renting out a second home or using it as a vacation property

Young Professionals: Overcoming Common Challenges at Work
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09/07/21 • 23 min
In this podcast, we explore the challenges that many young professionals today often face in their careers, and how to innovate and overcome them. Tune in to hear how four successful young leaders are overcoming obstacles in the workplace, as told by:
- Shannon Beube, Commercial Banking Solutions Relationship Manager for Regions Bank
- Chyna Bowen, Regional Director of Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
- Kendra Elaine, Millennial Leadership Expert and Certified Corporate Trainer
- Jason R. Hall, Co-Founder and CEO of Arch to Park, LLC
This podcast is the second of a three-part series recorded at a live event in St. Louis. Be sure to check out the first and third parts.

Better Budgeting: Creating a Grocery Budget
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08/17/21 • 3 min
In this podcast, Kariene Fortner, Financial Wellness Manager for Regions Bank’s North Region from Mobile, Ala., talks about the importance of grocery budgeting and shares cost-cutting tips for your next trip to the store. Listen to learn from Kariene about the following topics:
- Using coupons to help reach your savings goals
- Buying generic rather than brand name products
- Cutting down on food waste

Home Ownership 101: Home Equity: Using Your Home as a Financial Tool
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06/15/21 • 5 min
In this podcast, Kreg Newman, a Mortgage Loan Officer for Regions Bank in Birmingham, Ala., discusses how your home can act as a financial tool. Listen to learn from Kreg on the following topics:
- Considerations when borrowing against your home
- How to tap into your home’s equity with cash out refinance, HELOCs or HELOANs
- How to choose which option is right for your financial goals

Insights for Students: FAFSA and the Student Loan Process
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09/28/21 • 7 min
In this podcast, Shaun Collings, a Financial Wellness Relationship Manager at Regions Bank in Atlanta, Ga., walks us through the FAFSA and student loan process. Including:
- The FAFSA basics, including how to apply and what factors into your financial aid
- Determining how much you may need in student loans
- What you can expect student loans to cover

Small Business Marketing in a Digital World
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09/21/21 • 9 min
In today’s virtual environment, it’s essential for small businesses to have a strong digital marketing strategy. In this podcast, Bobby Hoyt, the Millennial Money Man, talks about how small business owners can create an effective strategy that helps them reach potential customers and engage potential customers. Listen to hear tips on promoting your personal brand and story, trying online and social advertising approaches, and choosing the right paid platforms for your business.

Better Budgeting: Budgeting with Prepaid Cards
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08/10/21 • 4 min
In this podcast, Shaun Collings, Financial Wellness Relationship Manager at Regions Bank in Atlanta, Ga., shares his insights on how to use prepaid cards as a helpful budgeting tool. Check out the podcast to hear from Shaun on:
- Tracking purchases and overall spending with prepaid cards
- Choosing the right prepaid card
- Adding funds to prepaid cards

Insights for Students: Pay for a New College Degree
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07/27/21 • 4 min
In this podcast, Kariene Fortner, Financial Wellness Manager for Regions Bank’s North Region from Mobile, Ala., provides tips on how to afford a new degree if you’re thinking about going back to school. Tune in to hear Kariene’s thoughts on:
- Smart savings strategies for reducing student loan debt to give you a head start toward a new degree
- Picking a program to suit your needs and figuring out how much you will need
- Resources for financial aid and when to consider student loans

Insights for Students: Managing Student Loan Debt
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07/27/21 • 20 min
In this podcast, you’ll hear tips for managing student loan debt from Eric Smith, founder of The EKS Group, and creator of The Financial Literacy Coach and The Money Game Literacy Program. Check out the podcast to hear from Eric on:
- How student loan debt can impact one’s life and borrowing in the future
- Practical tips for paying off your student loans
- What it means to consolidate or refinance your student loans and whether these options are right for you

06/29/21 • 3 min
In this podcast, Tamica Foster, a Financial Wellness Relationship Manager with Regions Bank in Jackson, Miss., offers practical home improvement tips for getting your home ready for potential buyers that won’t break the bank. Tune in to learn:
- Home improvement tips to make the selling process easier
- Advice for focusing on curb appeal and depersonalizing to sell
- Tips for getting your home ready for viewing
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FAQ
How many episodes does Next Step Podcast have?
Next Step Podcast currently has 62 episodes available.
What topics does Next Step Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Budgeting, Financial Literacy, Investing, Money, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Business and Financial Education.
What is the most popular episode on Next Step Podcast?
The episode title 'Credit Basics: Checking Your Credit Score and Credit Report' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Next Step Podcast?
The average episode length on Next Step Podcast is 8 minutes.
When was the first episode of Next Step Podcast?
The first episode of Next Step Podcast was released on Jun 4, 2021.
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