Podcasts: The Cambridge Connection

The Cambridge Connection

THE Cambridge Connection brings together a community of people, organizations and experts, who are making a difference every day, helping others achieve financial independence and freedom. Host Gordon Oliver and his co-pilot and financial counselor Tinamarie discuss and share stories of real people with real financial problems and the available financial options they can follow to turn a negative financial situation into a positive one. THE Cambridge Connection is brought to you in partnership with Cambridge Credit Counseling, a Better Business Bureau rated, non-profit, who for 25 years has helped millions of people across the U.S. with their debt solutions.

THE Cambridge Connection Ep 18

If You Have A Struggling Business, There Are Other Options Than Bankruptcy

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.

THE Cambridge Connection Ep 17

Understanding Public Student Loan Forgiveness

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.

THE Cambridge Connection Ep 16

Setting Financial Intentions

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!

THE Cambridge Connection Ep 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!

The Cambridge Connection Ep 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.

The Cambridge Connection Ep 13

Shannon Mumblo

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.

THE Cambridge Connection Ep 12

Jennifer Connolly

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.

THE Cambridge Connection Ep 11

Kristy Navarro

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.

THE Cambridge Connection Ep 10

Margaret Tantillo

It’s Ladies week part two! Arianne and Tinamarie are hosting again and this week 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, as she sheds light on the various programs and resources that Dress for Success offers economically challenged women in the Pioneer Valley area.

THE Cambridge Connection Ep 9

It’s Ladies Week! Arianne and Tinamarie dig in on women and the importance of financial literacy, and Donna Haghighat, the CEO of the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts stops by to talk about some of the financial challenges women are facing in the local community, the many programs and grants the Women’s Fund offers to local non-profits, and their new economic security hub.

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