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.
Mark Susi
Mark has always been interested in numbers. When he was younger, he wanted to be a math teacher. Instead, he traded that for a career in financial services. In his 16 years in the industry he has enjoyed helping people reach their financial goals. He plans to do the same with the Karns team. In fact, the entire Hilliard office plans to help do their part to ensure that the Karns walk away with more insight into their spending and savings habits, and the $10,000 grand prize.
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The Karns wrap-up their Biggest Saver experience
The Karns reflect on their Biggest Saver Contest experience and share some of their money saving tips! -
Gardening with the Karns Family
Team Karns spends some time in their garden. -
A day at the fair with the Karns Family
Team Karns spends a lovely summer day at the Ohio State Fair. -
Visiting Texas with the Karns
Team Karns recently took a trip to Texas. Follow along on their vacation. -
Team Karns catches up
Find out what has been going on with Team Karns throughout the month of July! -
Team Karns visits the Hilliard Branch
Ben and Jeanette spend the day at KEMBA's Hilliard Branch. -
Summer fun with the Karns
Follow the Karns and they enjoy some fun summer activities! -
The Karns go to the circus
With free tickets to the circus and a meal at home, the Karns enjoy some inexpensive family time. -
Mothers Day Update
A Mother's Day related update from Team Karns -
The Karns celebrate Spring!
Watch how The Karns save money by doing their yard work as a family. -
A winter wrap-up from Team Karns
Ben and Jeanette sit down and recap their savings journey thus far, and share some footage from a recent Columbus Zoo trip. -
Team Karns goes on vacation!
Follow along with them as they share their trip with our Biggest Saver audience. -
Happy St. Patrick's Day from Team Karns
Team Karns spends some time at the Dublin Irish Parade -
The dog days of March
Meet the Karns' four-legged family member, Hailey, as she enjoys an inexpensive "spa day." -
Adley's adventures at the library
Instead of spending money to rent videos, Jeanette and Adley visit the Westerville Public Library to check some out for free! -
Sliding into February
Now that they have made it through January, the Karns family updates you on their progress and shares some footage of family time. -
Low-cost winter fun with Team Karns!
The Karns give us secrets for earning extra cash, and show us how they save money and have fun at the same time! -
Hello from Team Karns!
The Karns family introduces themselves and their fresh approach to saving by eating a meal at home.
QUICK FACTS
Name
Ben, Jeanette, and Adley
Occupation
Ben works for The City of Dublin and Jeanette works at Franklin University
Length of Membership
KEMBA members for 7 years
Branch Sponsor
Hilliard
Biggest Purchase
Hardwood floors for the main level of their home
Length of Membership
KEMBA members for 7 years
Branch Sponsor
Hilliard
Biggest Purchase
Hardwood floors for the main level of their home
Biggest Purchase
Hardwood floors for the main level of their home
Ben and Jeanette are eager to develop new habits. They hope that the help of their financial trainer will aid them in making savvier savings choices. Together, they believe this eight-month challenge can give them skills to last a lifetime.
The Karns are continuously learning and trying to improve their financial situation. Years ago, they lived above their means and heavily relied on credit cards. They realized it was becoming a problem and, since then, have made significant steps to change their spending habits and focus on getting out of debt. Ben and Jeanette still admit that they have a lot to learn when it comes to saving money and reducing debt. They hope that this contest and their financial trainer will put them on the right path.
More than any prize money they might win, the Karns believe the insight, experiences and lifestyle changes they will make during these eight months will be much more valuable in the long run. But if they do win the grand prize, they plan to donate a portion to their church, make some changes to their son's bedroom and put the rest towards investing in their future financial security.
