She Can Podcast by the Alabama Securities Commission

The Importance of Family Financial Literacy

Your financial literacy impacts more than just you; it trickles down to your family, too! We’re excited to have Dr. Dee Bennett and Monica Anderson-Young, Co-Founders of SHORT the Squirrel – Alabama’s Literacy Mascot, to chat with us about the importance of family financial literacy. 

Protect Your Heart and Wallet from Romance Scams

Romance scams happen year-round, not just during the month of love! Dorothy Dorton, Associate State Director of Outreach for Lower Alabama AARP, is here to discuss how to protect our hearts and wallets from romance scams. 

Tax Talk: Part 4 – Protecting Yourself from Tax/IRS scams

In our finale of the "Tax Talk" Series with IRS Stakeholder Liaison Nora Huffman, we talk about tax and IRS-related scams, how to best protect yourself from them, what the IRS is doing to protect you, and what you should do if you fall victim to a tax or IRS scam.

Tax Talk: Part 3 – Tax Returns

In Part 3 of our 4-Part series, IRS Stakeholder Liaison Nora Huffman will help you prepare to complete your tax return! We’ll cover:
Deductions/credits
Payment options
Amending tax returns
Tax tips
Free IRS Resources
How to choose the right tax professional/tax preparing service

Tax Talk: Part 2 – Income Taxes

On Part 2 of our 4-part tax series, we’ll reconnect with Nora Huffman from the IRS to discuss everything you need to know about income taxes, including:
What income is taxed/not taxed
Changing tax brackets
Estimating tax withholding
Preparing for tax return season

Tax Talk: Part 1 – Tax Types and Misconceptions

We don’t have to dread tax season! Nora Huffman, Stakeholder Liaison with the Internal Revenue Service, will join us for a 4-part series to discuss all things tax-related. In part 1, we’ll discuss the different types of taxes and debunk tax misconceptions and myths.

Employer Benefits, Pay, 401K… Oh My!

When starting a new job, it’s critical for your financial stability to understand your employee benefits, pay, and other related factors that might play a part in your financial planning and employment decisions. Laury Morgan, Director of the Alabama State Personnel Department, will help us understand those factors and how to make the best decision for your personal financial journey!

Spread Holiday Cheer with the Gift of Financial Protection

The holidays are here! While we’re spreading holiday cheer, bad actors are spreading holiday fear. Monde Donaldson, Vice President of the Better Business Bureau Educational Foundation, is here to talk to us about common holiday scams and how we can protect ourselves from them.