GoWest, Colorado credit unions take to local news to aid consumers

April 25, 2025

Highlighting the power of the credit union difference in all its facets is an essential part of credit union advocacy. GoWest Credit Union Association is partnering with ABC affiliate Denver7 to create regular financial-focused news segments. Colorado credit union leaders provide financial tips for consumers around the state on a variety of topics aimed to help viewers save money.

Recent stories include:

Colorado Credit Union Vice President of Marketing, Business Development, and Sales Sarah Haertl spoke about how rising costs with tariffs could impact seniors and others on fixed incomes.
Canvas Credit Union Senior Community Involvement Specialist Nancy Patton shared how to start planning and saving for summer vacations a few months in advance;
Metrum Community Credit Union Director of Marketing and IT Karen Padrevita offered tips to save money on groceries;
Credit Union of Colorado Senior Director of Risk Management Chelsey Bogacz advised how consumers can protect their information in the face of scams that cost older Americans billions of dollars;
ENT Credit Union Director of Financial Well-Being Bree Shellito tackled tax season and the things consumers should keep in mind when filing taxes; and
On Tap Credit Union Director of Community Impact and Financial Well-Being Marshall Moore addressed how homeowners can plan for rising home insurance rates due to natural disasters such as wildfires and hailstorms.

The credit unions were featured on local news broadcasts on their topic, and the segments are also available on Denver7’s website.