They may be on a financial journey, but they are not going it alone. With some help from a KEMBA Financial Trainer, they are gearing up to become savvy savers and change their financial life for the better. Follow along as we track their progress every step of the way.
John Elizondo
John thought he would grow up to be a lawyer. Instead, he has spent a number of years in the financial world. Just how many? John says he stopped counting when he hit 20 years of experience. That experience, along with the help of the Bellefontaine branch staff, will help the Barrows in their commitment to achieve financial success. John’s plan is to help them in the way he would want to be helped if he were in their shoes. He plans to do anything and everything he can to ensure they walk away with the $10,000 grand prize.
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Team Barrows enjoys some fun, family time
The Barrows spend some family time at the Wiggles concert. -
Fourth of July fun with Team Barrows
Team Barrows enjoys some 4th of July family fun! -
A summer trip with the Barrows
Team Barrows takes a trip to Hocking Hills. -
Take a trip to the zoo with the Barrows.
A trip to the zoo with Matt, Kadie, and Aiden! -
Aiden Barrows turns 2!
Celebrate a homemade birthday with Aiden and his family. Happy Birthday Aiden! -
Disc Golf with Matt and Kadie
Team Barrows visits the Hoover Disc Golf Course and enjoys a nice day playing Disc Golf for free! -
Inexpensive Weekend Fun
Watch how Team Barrows has a fun weekend for very little money. -
Car Repairs
Instead of taking their car into the shop for costly repairs, Matt does the work himself. Watch as he tries his hand at fixing the family car. -
The Karns enjoy dinner with Team Barrows!
The Karns are invited over for dinner with Team Barrows, but did they unknowingly help their competitors get one step closer to the grand prize? Watch this fun video and find out! -
The Barrows begin their savings journey!
During their first month in the contest, the Barrows have already found many ways to save money. Watch their video to learn more! -
Hello from Team Barrows!
Matt, Kadie, and Aiden introduce themselves to our Biggest Saver viewers.
QUICK FACTS
Name
Matt, Kadie, and Aiden
Occupation
Matt works at Kroger and Kadie works at Subway
Length of Membership
KEMBA members for 4 years
Branch Sponsor
Bellefontaine
Biggest Purchase
$6,000 in car repairs–for a $2,000 car!
Length of Membership
KEMBA members for 4 years
Branch Sponsor
Bellefontaine
Biggest Purchase
$6,000 in car repairs–for a $2,000 car!
Biggest Purchase
$6,000 in car repairs–for a $2,000 car!
Saving money has always been a priority for the Barrows family. Unfortunately, it has also been a problem. This young family hopes that KEMBA's Biggest Saver will help them learn more about their own financial situation and how to make it work for them.
Through KEMBA's Biggest Saver, the Barrows hope to get an early start on their path towards a secure financial future. They are saving to become homeowners and would like to eventually expand their family. Even though it is quite a way down the road, saving for retirement is also on their minds. They plan on taking the skills they learn during these eight months and turning them into habits that will make their lives less stressful and more stable.
Matt has been with Kroger for nine years and Kadie works as a store manager at Subway. Even with their busy work schedules and an energetic one-year-old, they are committed to the challenge! The $10,000 they hope to win at the end of the contest will put them closer towards their down payment goal, and closer to buying their dream home.
