More Bank for Your Buck: Recent Episodes

More Bank for Your Buck

Equitable Bank's Phil Wieck, Commercial/Ag Lender (Grand Island), and Erol Kinkaid, Commercial Lender (Omaha) take on the podcasting world as they dive into the ins and outs of all things banking. The driving force of this podcast is based on conversations around industry knowledge, hot topics in banking, and financially challenging situations that present themselves in our daily lives.

This well-versed duo is here to help provide guidance and insight on topics that aren't always the most digestible or relatable.

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Phil Wieck and Erol Kinkaid are joined by Steve Kiolbasa, LPL Financial Investment Advisor, as they discuss Medicare and open enrollment.

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Phil Wieck and Erol Kinkaid are joined by Doug Nodgaard, Community Bank President for the Omaha market to answer "viewer mailbag" questions. The topics of the questions received varied from evaluating rental property, the value of a financial advisor, the Employee Retention Tax Credit, I Bonds, housing prices compared to interest rates and inflation to what the bank bases a customer’s loan rates on.

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It's probably not a matter of if you'll be a victim of attempted fraud, but when.  Knowing how to react will be the key.  Hosts, Phil Wieck and Erol Kinkaid, talk about fraud and what to do if you suspect you may have been a victim of attempted fraud.  Hint: having a good relationship with your bankers is a great start.

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Doug Nodgaard, Community Bank President for the Equitable Bank Omaha market, joins More Bank for Your Buck this week to discuss Equitable's approach to assisting small businesses. Our hosts, commercial lenders, Phil Wieck and Erol Kinkaid, talk about the benefits provided to smaller businesses that may need extra care and support.

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Tom Gdowski, President and CEO of Equitable Bank, joins More Bank for Your Buck this week to talk through the history of the Fed and its significance to banking and the economy.

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Tim O'Connor, LPL Financial Advisor with Equitable Wealth Management, joins our hosts Phil Wieck and Erol Kinkaid to discuss the importance of financial planning and the best time to get started.

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More Bank for Your Buck host, Phil Wieck, talks with Banking Technology Specialist, Chris Tracey, about the advancements made in banking in the 2000s. Phil and Chris discuss many helpful topics including how to safely send money and how to access bank accounts without increasing risk of fraud.

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Join our hosts, Phil Wieck and Erol Kinkaid, this week as they dive into the housing market, mortgage interest rates, and first time home buying. Sherri O'Callaghan, Senior Vice President, Mortgage Department Manager with Equitable, joins More Bank for Your Buck this week to discuss recent interest rates in the housing market, and historically how those rates have shifted.

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Adam Lammers, Commercial Lender with Equitable, joins More Bank for Your Buck this week to discuss all things commercial lending. Join our hosts, Phil Wieck and Erol Kinkaid, this week as they dive into commercial real estate, and understanding the value of those properties.

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More Bank for Your Buck welcomes guest, Jim Brock, a financial advisor with LPL Financial at Equitable Wealth Management. Join our hosts, Phil Wieck and Erol Kinkaid, this week as they discuss the state of the markets, supply chain disruptions, and what you, the viewer, can control in this financial climate.

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What is cryptocurrency? Who is it for? Why does it matter? 

Join our hosts, Phil Wieck and Erol Kinkaid, this week as they walk the viewer through the ins and outs of cryptocurrency, the 'digital coin'. They discuss the most popular crypto, ownership and storage options, and how cryptocurrency relates to the broader markets.

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Join us this week as we dive into the evolution of interest rates and tips on navigating through the changes in our economy. We will discuss what interest rates are doing today and where there are going, plus, when they reached there peak back in 1981 at 9%!

Tom Gdowski, President and CEO of Equitable Bank, provides insights on his personal and professional experience as it relates to inflation. He also takes a little deep dive into Equitable's history.

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Equitable Bank's Phil Wieck, Commercial/Ag Lender (Grand Island), and Erol Kinkaid, Commercial Lender (Omaha) take on the podcasting world as they dive into the ins and outs of all things banking. The driving force of this podcast is based on conversations around industry knowledge, hot topics in banking, and financially challenging situations that present themselves in our daily lives.

This well-versed duo is here to help provide guidance and insight on topics that aren't always the most digestible or relatable. Equitable Bank believes banking is built on strong relationships and we are excited to continue that tradition through a new outlet.