Texell Credit Union Launches Worth a Listen Podcast

Texell Credit Union launches the Worth a Listen podcast on March 6, 2026, a financial podcast for everyday life. Host Chris Haynie interviews guests about financial topics and delves deeper into questions that affect everyone.

The first episode features guest Amber Speer on Demystifying Home Buying. Chris and Amber explore the process of shopping for a home, preapprovals and mortgage applications, and expenses of becoming a homeowner. Other topics covered in the earliest episodes include employee health benefits, investment plans and options, and career development after graduation. 

“We hope that listeners learn something new and unexpected with each guest,” said Chris Haynie, Host of the Worth a Listen podcast. “Although we start each episode with broader questions, I like to dig in and discover tips and takeaways that listeners will find valuable.”

The inspiration for the podcast comes from Alex Ortiz, who created his own podcast during high school and worked on a podcast as a college student at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. 

“I wanted to help other Gen Zs, like me, with the financial questions that we’re expected to have already answered,” said Alex Ortiz, Director/Producer of the Worth a Listen podcast. “Additionally, my desire is that wherever a listener is on their financial journey, they can learn something new or we can help them look at something from a different perspective. A lot of time has gone into creating something that will educate listeners for years to come, and I can't wait to see where this goes.”

For more information about the podcast and for the latest episodes, visit Texell.org/podcast. To watch episodes, visit Texell’s YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@TexellCU and subscribe to be alerted about future episodes.

About Texell Credit Union:

Texell Credit Union has eight branches in Bell, McLennan, and Williamson Counties and offers a variety of financial products and services for consumers and businesses. Texell has been honored with the Excellence in Lending Award from CUNA Mutual Group, the Desjardins Adult Financial Literacy Award from the Texas Credit Union League, and consistently earns the highest five-star, superior rating for financial soundness from Bauer Financial. Visit Texell.org for more information.

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