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A MIND FOR MONEY
A podcast designed to help you wrap your mind around your own financial situation.
latest episodes
Scamming granny
Taking advantage of senior citizens is, unfortunately, one of the most common types of fraud we see. By building awareness around Elder Financial Abuse, we hope to protect our customers from becoming victims. Aimee McGinty from the Elder Rights Project joins us to outline what types of things may indicate abuse and what resources are available for seniors and their families
Advice from a CEO... and dad
You’ve heard that father knows best… When your dad also happens to be the CEO of a bank, he must have the best financial advice ever, right? Timmy gets the scoop straight from the guy who taught him about money, Citizens Bank President & CEO Jeff Standafer – from how to set yourself up for financial success to what you should do if you get in a money crunch.
Adulting starter pack
Adulting comes with many responsibilities, like getting a “real” job, paying your own bills, and cleaning up your place because no one else is there to do it. Making sure you have the right financial tools in place is a great way to set yourself up for adulting success. Our resident young adult Alyssa Kramer shares pointers on how to get started.
Buy a home like a boss
When you’re in the market for a new home, there are certain protocols to be followed – yet most people are unaware of what makes for good home buying etiquette. Local real estate expert Gina Dingman is here to help you avoid the many faux pas she has seen over the years, so that you can be the best home buyer you can be.
Your burning questions, answered
We said: Let us know what you want to know! You asked: Are online banks safe? Should I use a debit card or credit card? How should I finance a new car? Any tips for saving a down payment for a house? How much money do I need to comfortably retire? Find out who won our contest and get the answers to these burning questions!
More money for less honey
Why is everything from gas and groceries to rent and utilities costing so much more than it did before? One word: Inflation! Watcher of the economy Stef Bonesteel explains what inflation is, why we’re feeling its impacts like we are now, and what you can do to adjust.
Skip the trip with digital banking
The amount of banking you can do online or mobily has increased dramatically in recent years… and thanks to the pandemic, more people are adopting digital tools. Our resident digital banking mastermind Jonathan Lloyd runs through the evolution and how to make the best use of current technology.
To equity or not to equity
If you’re questioning whether to tap into your home’s equity – or even if you have any equity at all – listen as lending guru Kelley Jensen details how to determine and access available value in your home and what you can use your equity to accomplish.
Get savvy about cybersecurity
Specific threats from the cyber world are constantly changing, but the telltale clues and criminal tactics often stay the same. Learn how to quickly spot scams to avoid becoming a victim. Our head of IT Security, Scott Noles, shares advice on how to keep your information safe.
Give yourself some credit
You hear talk about good credit and bad credit, but what does that mean? What exactly is a credit score and how do you know what yours is? Learn the basics, including what impacts credit and why it matters, from our credit expert Lowell Nuesse.
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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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