
Storm-Proofing Your Finances: A Guide to Disaster Preparedness
About this episode
When nature strikes, your finances can take a serious hit, too. In this episode of MakingCents, host Thomas Racca sits down with Luz Cordero, AVP of Branch Operations for San Diego and Hawaii, to share simple and practical tips on how to storm-proof your money before, during and after the unexpected happens.
In this episode, you'll learn how to:
- Start small and build an emergency savings fund (3:15)
- Organize key documents and digital access before disaster strikes (6:58)
- Spot and avoid the scams that often follow a disaster (10:55)
As Thomas says, "Dig the well before you're thirsty." Tune in and start protecting what matters most today. 🎧
Check out more of these helpful Navy Federal resources:
- Be Prepared and Protect Your Finances in a Disaster
- Name Your Accounts in Digital Banking – Create custom account names like "Emergency Fund" or "Rainy Day Savings" to help organize your finances and track your preparedness goals.
- Emergency Fund Calculator
- Emergency Savings Hub
- 24/7 Member Support: 1-888-842-NFCU (6328)
Get every episode summarized
Each time MakingCents with Navy Federal publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from MakingCents with Navy Federal

How to Build Good Money Habits Early for Young Adults
MakingCents with Navy Federal

Smart Account Balancing Tips for Financial Confidence
MakingCents with Navy Federal

Financial Frontlines: Supporting Active Duty Through Every Stage of Service
MakingCents with Navy Federal

The Hidden Costs of Sports Betting: Money, Mindsets & Smarter Wealth Moves
MakingCents with Navy Federal