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4 HAWAI‘I ISLAND MIDWEEK JANUARY 4, 2023
HAWAI‘I ISLAND MIDWEEK COVER STORY
Helping people arrange their affairs in 2023 remains top of mind for Glen Moribe, chairman of Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union and its Get Your House in Order campaign.
STORY BY
GINGER KELLER
PHOTOS BY
ANTHONY CONSILLIO
Glen Moribe (standing), chairman of Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union, holds a Get Your House in Order guidebook, next to CEO Norman Okimoto.
F or a lot of people, the new year signifies a time for reflection and change. The phrase “new year, new me” isn’t a buzz-
gests adding a key component to the list.
I have enough money to live in Hawai‘i and cover my ev- eryday expenses?’ Hopefully, if you have a good financial plan, it will relieve you from worrying about your financ- es and you can concentrate on the other parts of your life that will make you whole as an individual.”
word without reason. Among the most common
“Having a financial plan is important to the well-being and future of you and your family,” he shares. “It will help to give you peace of mind knowing that you have a plan that will help to pro- vide you with money to live your life, enjoy retirement and take care of your family after passing. This will help you to focus on your overall well-being, mental health and spiritual health.
new year resolutions are those related to health (start exercising), family (call Tutu weekly), bad habits (stop smoking/drinking) and diet (eat less musubis, drink more water). And while these are all great for the mind, body and soul, Glen Moribe, chair- man of Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union, sug-
“One of the big things on most people’s mind is, ‘Will
Living in one of the most beautiful — and expensive — states in the country doesn’t come easy, and it’s not un- common for residents to ne- glect their financial situation, especially when a large num-
Hawaiian Financial Federal Credit Union’s volunteer-based board of directors include (from left) William “Primo” Pimental, vice president; Wanda Beppu, secretary; Gerald Noda, treasurer; Ken Miyasato; Glen Moribe, chairman; Debbie Lau Okamura; and Michael Yee. Not pictured is Calvin Choy. PHOTO COURTESY GLEN MORIBE
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