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October 2024, what are the rates doing?
On this episode, we delve into our new format which focuses a bit more on what is happening in finance right now. Timmy sits down with Stef Bonesteel to discuss the current rate environment and if we are headed for a possible recession.
How have mortgages changed?
Since the turn of the century, we have seen drastic changes to the mortgage process. The economic recession of the late 00s was a large contributor the the changes we have seen over the past few decades. We sat down with Jason Schiller to discuss the changes he has seen in the lending world over his 20 years in banking.
The emotions of budgeting
Money is an inherently emotional topic. Today, Timmy sits down with Bailey Kaiser to talk about some of the common emotions we feel as we deal with budgeting, debt, and more.
Reverse mortgages
As you grow older, you may find that while you have plenty of assets, your income streams have become more limited. In this episode, we sit down with returning guest Kelley Jensen to discuss how a reverse mortgage can be a great option for someone who has reached a point in their life where they have plenty of equity in their home, but their available cash is less than they would like.
Savings bonds
Keeping a leg up on inflation is something that everyone should be thinking about. Savings bonds are a classic security that offers a straightforward way to put your money in a position to keep up with inflation.
Safe deposit boxes
Do you have irreplaceable items that you need to keep safe? A safe deposit box might be the perfect place for them. Today, we sit down with Heidi Nelson and discuss what safe deposit boxes are and how to best utilize them.
Life insurance
After spending your whole life working towards financial success, the last thing you want to do is leave those close to you with debt that you have left behind. Today, we sit down with Hope Dirksmeyer to discuss different kinds of life insurance and why it is important coverage to have.
Making a claim
When disaster strikes, it is important to know what steps to take to recover from the damages. Today, we sit down with Stephanie Schuldies, an insurance agent at Citizens Bank, and discuss what it looks like to make an insurance claim.
Vacation planning
It's no secret that vacations can be expensive. Today, we sit down with Heidi Nelson to discuss strategies to help your vacation go off without a hitch!
CDs are for everyone
There has been a lot going on lately in the investment market. Between inflation and drastic changes in stock prices, you may be looking for an investment that is more secure. Today, we sit down with Taylor Busse to discuss how CDs have become a great option for a stable investment.
How business gets done
As a business grows, the needs of the business will grow alongside it. Today, we sit down with Logan Koceja to discuss different services available to growing businesses to help them achieve peak performance.
Estate planning - POD
Having your affairs in order is important, but it can be intimidating. There are several options of how you can prepare your assets to be passed along to those close to you. Today, Kelley Jensen joins us once again to talk about her experience handling the financial affairs after her mother-in-law passed away.
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About Us
Your Host, Timmy Standafer
Timmy Standafer is a banker, audio producer, musician, and even a former business owner. With a degree in marketing from UW-Whitewater, Timmy has amassed a wide variety of skills spanning the business and audio/visual worlds. His goal as a host is to embody the audience, asking questions of local experts with the experience to answer them.
Presented by Citizens Bank
At Citizens Bank, we've been around awhile ... but that doesn't mean we're set in our old ways. In fact, just the opposite is true. We are constantly looking at how we do business in search of a better way to do business. We're also on a mission to demystify banking and finances so everyone has the confidence they need to feel in control of their money.
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