A financial podcast from the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS). Enjoy a new way of getting your ERS financial news and timely resources to help you get the most out of your benefits.
The new financial tool getting state employees' attention
Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about a new financial tool capturing state employees' interest.
26 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Get paid to get healthy
Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about how the Buena Vida program rewards healthier habits with financial benefits.
29 Jul 2026
Health insurance choices that could save you money
Click here to send us your thoughts on this episode! Health insurance can feel complicated, and in today’s economy, every opportunity to budget, save and better understand your benefits matters. In this episode of Money Talks, our hosts sit down with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Account Manager Claire York, who not only understands health insurance but also understands your state health plan. Tune in to learn how your health insurance works, how premiums are determined, ways to make t...
27 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Empowered investing in the AI era
Host ERS interviews Empower's Vice President Kyle Caffey about leveraging AI-powered tools for empowered investing in the digital age.
18 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
Everything you didn't know about TexFlex
James Handy, TexFlex account executive, explains how state employees can maximize their benefits by understanding eligible everyday expenses in this interview.
11 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT
Money Talks: Milestones, moments and what's next
Hosts Crystal Olvera, Angelica Rivera, and Erika Perez reflect on past Money Talks conversations, revisiting key money tips and insights that continue to influence financial decisions.
18 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
Sleighing the retirement game: A TxDOT Santa’s advice
Gordon Jones, a Texas Department of Transportation employee, shares his retirement planning strategies as Santa Claus in an interview with hosts Suzanne, Crystal, and Dani.
19 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT
Jingle Bills: Keep your holiday spending merry and bright with Treshayla Wilson of the OCCC
Treshayla Wilson from the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner shares smart strategies for managing holiday spending, avoiding scams, and planning ahead for future holiday seasons in this interview.
22 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT
Empower Hour with Texa$aver's Mike McLellan
Mike McLellan discusses investment advice and compound interest with hosts Suzanne and Crystal, offering insights on retirement savings during an interview.
17 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT
Read it on Reddit with Jeff Yeagle
Jeff Yeagle answers Employees Retirement System of Texas member questions from a popular online forum alongside hosts Dani and Crystal in this interview.
27 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT
Help for your financial stress with Lacy Wolff
ERS wellbeing expert Lacey Wolff and hosts Dani, Angelica, and Suzanne explore financial stress and ERS resources for members.
23 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT
What's health care inflation? Understanding the value of your health insurance amid rising costs
Blaise Duran explains rising health insurance premiums, who is affected, and how the Employees Retirement System of Texas works to keep costs low in this interview.
25 Jun 2025
We talk about death so you don't have to: A conversation about ERS' Optional Term Life Insurance
Lynn Gordon of Securian explains ERS' Optional Term Life Insurance, clarifying term versus whole life insurance and evidence of insurability in this informative interview.
20 May 2025
Get the real deal with the ERS Discount Purchase Program
Send us a text It's not all cruises and flowers (although those are nice, too!). Beneplace's Tom Murphy talks about how to save an average of $5,000 per year on regular household items and also those big-ticket purchases. Topics include: Popular ways to save with the Discount Purchase ProgramDeals popular with State of Texas employeesHow shopping habits change with the economyThe benefit of discount programs to employees and employersShopping success storiesFun Life RewardsMentioned in this e...
22 Apr 2025
Get scam savvy so you don't get swindled
Send us a text Treshayla Wilson of the Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner joins ERS' Crystal and Suzanne to talk about scams, swindles and safety. Hear about the top scams to avoid now, how to spot one and how to protect your personally identifiable information. Know where to go if you fall victim to a scam. Covered in this episode: State of scams todayHow to protect yourself from scamsScam #1: Student/teacher login phishing scamsScam #2: Facebook and social media ...
25 Mar 2025
Get a glimpse of future you with a Texa$aver Retirement Plan Advisor
Send us a text The hosts Suzanne, Dani and Angelica are joined by Texa$aver Retirement Plan Advisor Nik Frye to talk about retirement planning, the value of meeting with a retirement plan advisor and what to expect during a Retirement Readiness Review. So whether your retirement is a few days or a few decades away, there's something for you in this episode. Mentioned in this episode: www.texasaver.com Texa$aver dashboard Meet with a Retirement Plan Advisor scheduling tool
18 Feb 2025TRANSCRIPT
Talking State of Texas Retirement with Jennifer Thompson
Send us a text Talking State of Texas Retirement with ERS Benefits Educator Jennifer Thompson We discuss the state pension plan for groups 1, 2 and 3. Learn why your pension is valuable, how it’s calculated, things to consider when life changes and much more.
13 Jan 2025
Welcome to Money Talks
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Get paid to get healthy
Published 26 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] But again, that driving motivation is everyone should have access to the things that they need to live a healthy life. So let's get started with employee wellness and why it's so important. How do programs like Buena Vida help employees? Well, most employees spend a huge portion of their waking hours at work, unfortunately. So the workplace is one of the most powerful places to support someone's health. When people feel less overwhelmed, they show up with better focus and steadier energy all day. And they show up better, not just at work, but for their loved ones and for themselves. So when employees sign up for Buena Vida, they're gaining a sort of wellness partner, so a team of support. […]
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