In episode eleven of Insights, Kellie Davis, Program Specialist, and Matthew Melton, Consumer Finance Examiner sit down with IDeal- Idaho College Savings Program Executive Director, Dawn Hall and Sr. Institutional Relationship manager, Nick Thiros to learn more about IDeal and how the program benefits Idahoans across the state. This conversation will be a deep dive into the IDeal program and will equip listeners with all the information they need to know about Idaho’s 529 program.

In episode ten of Insights, Securities Bureau chief John Yaros sits down with Joe Saar from Chainalysis to do a deep dive into what pig butchering scams are and how the public can recognize the potential warning signs for this growing type of investment scheme. This episode will offer vital information on how consumers can better protect themselves from the increasing threat pig butchering poses.

In episode nine, Consumer Finance Bureau Chief Erin Van Engelen sits down with Michelle Guth
and Tyler Porter to dive into tips geared towards Navigating the Barriers to First Time
Homebuying and how to purchase a home successfully. The guests featured in this episode are
experts in the mortgage industry, representing one current and one past member of the Idaho
Mortgage Advisory Board. They will offer tips for First Time Buyers, including but not limited to
downpayment myth busters, checking your credit, knowing your budget, seeking advice,
focusing on long-term goals, and understanding rates.