BankCents

Season 3 Episode 10 of BankCents – The Podcast That Makes Sense of All Things Banking! It’s our final episode of Season 3! We are joined by BOS Vice President, Diane Blickhan, a member of our commercial lending team in the Quincy market. Diane joins host Greg Marantz to give insight on loan financing within the realm of agriculture and recreation land. This episode covers the importance of being a...

Season 3 Episode 9 of BankCents – The Podcast That Makes Sense of All Things Banking! Today’s episode of BankCents is an anniversary special as we celebrate 60 years at Bank of Springfield! BOS first opened in Springfield, Illinois on October 29th, 1965 and today serves 13 communities and 16 full-service branches in Illinois and Missouri. Host, Greg Marantz, is joined by other members of the BOS E...

Season 3 Episode 8 of BankCents – The Podcast That Makes Sense of All Things Banking! On this episode of BankCents, Greg is joined by VP and BOS Classic 50 Coordinator, Joan Kellermann. Joan stops by to talk about Classic 50 membership, the Classic 50 Interest Checking and Classic 50 Checking Plus accounts, and member benefits including travel perks. Visit our website to learn more about BOS Class...

Season 3 Episode 7 of BankCents – The Podcast That Makes Sense of All Things Banking! Greg Pettys, VP of Advanced Markets, is back on BankCents! Greg joined us in season 1 for a series on financial planning in your 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s. On today’s episode, we discuss how changes in legislation may impact estate planning, gifting strategies and minimizing costs to your estate, and the role of evalu...

Season 3 Episode 6 of BankCents – The Podcast That Makes Sense of All Things Banking! Stephen McMillan, Vice President and IT Security Officer, joins our next episode of BankCents to share current scams we are seeing and how you can better protect yourself from the fraudsters. Greg and Stephen talk through a variety of scams including deepfake scams, technical support scams, and text-based scams....

Season 3 Episode 5 of BankCents – The Podcast That Makes Sense of All Things Banking! Greg is joined by BOS Wealth and Planning advisor, Max Cook, to breakdown 5 areas to consider as you’re planning for retirement. Max shares insight on Income vs. Expenses, Social Security Planning, Healthcare Expenses, and more! Intro: 1:15Income & Expenses: 2:33Social Security Planning: 4:08Healthcare Expens...

Season 3 Episode 3 of BankCents – The Podcast That Makes Sense of All Things Banking! Greg’s joined by one of our reoccurring fraud experts, Matt Stark, to talk through ways businesses can better protect themselves from fraud and stay ahead of the scammers. The duo talks through account monitoring, a check and ACH fraud prevention tool, and validating email and vendor communication. To further saf...

Season 3 Episode 2 of BankCents – The Podcast That Makes Sense of All Things Banking! On this week’s episode, we’re diving into one of the hottest debates in personal finances: Human Financial Advisor vs. Robo Advisor. Greg Marantz and Shannon Jones, Financial Advisor with BOS Asset Management, compare the two types of advisors, what they do, how they differ, and why a traditional financial adviso...

We’re back for Season 3 of BankCents – The Podcast That Makes Sense of All Things Banking! Join host Greg Marantz and recurring guest Monica Dyson, VP and Chief Marketing Officer at BOS, as they talk through creating a budgeting, understanding your money personality, and ways to control your expenses. Introduction: 0:28 Creating a Budget: 1:04 What is Your Money Personality: 3:37 How to Limit Expe...

We’ve made it to the Season 2 finale of BankCents! Our host, Greg Marantz, recaps Season 1 and gives an overview of each episode from Season 2. Have questions for Greg or topic ideas for Season 3? Email us at bankcents@bankwithbos.com or message us on social media: @bankwithbos This podcast is for educational purposes. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WNG7Ikk7ghU Member FDIC Music by FASSounds f...

Jennifer Marantz, Executive Vice President at BOS, joins BankCents to talk through what partnering with a community bank means to BOS.  Learn about the “why” behind the bank, the tradition of family, and the importance of the #BOSCommunity. Episode Topic Timestamps: Jennifer Introduction: 0:40 Mission of BOS: 2:09 Strategic Growth: 3:28 Community Involvement: 7:17 This podcast is for educational p...

Planning ahead is never a bad thing especially when it comes to filing your taxes. Tim Welch joins Greg Marantz on this episode of BankCents where they cover helpful tips for tax season. Visit IRS.gov for helpful resources to help you prepare for tax season / your tax return. Check out our blog article, Avoid Delays and Protect Yourself From Fraud This Tax Season https://www.bankwithbos.com/Blog/P...

Being in college feels like a new type of independence. Along with that fresh sense of adulting comes the first opportunity for a college student to have their own fiscal management. In this episode of BankCents, Greg Marantz is joined by Community President, Becky Preston, to cover all things banking for college kids. Looking for information about college loans? Check out College Avenue: https://...

Have you given thought to what you would do if you lost your wedding ring or if your home was destroyed in a tornado?  Are you insured?  Brad Leonard, VP Insurance Services joins Greg Marantz on the next episode of BankCents to break down Property and Casualty Insurance (also knows as P&C Insurance) and how it helps protect you and the property you own. Episode Topic Timestamps: Brad Introduct...

Tim Welch is back and is sharing important tips and resources about banking for kids. On this episode of BankCents we dive into youth checking accounts, teaching kids (and their parents) about banking responsibly, important safety features on youth checking accounts, and more. After you finish the episode, check out our parent’s guide to youth checking account: https://www.bankwithbos.com/Blog/Pos...

Digital Banking is more than just your basic banking transactions. With online and mobile banking, you can conveniently manage your accounts from anywhere. BOS Retail Training Officer, Kelsy Neuf, joins BankCents to talk about the Digital Banking Experience and the wide range of features and services that allows you to perform all your banking activities online. Whether you’re familiar with mobile...

BankCents host, Greg Marantz, is joined by Matt Stark, Vice President at BOS. Going into a bank can feel intimidating. Let’s face it, talking about money with anyone is a little overwhelming. Brian Anderson, Branch Manager at one of our BOS locations, joins BankCents to talk about how you can prepare for your trip to the bank and what to expect that will help make your in-branch experience more co...

BankCents host, Greg Marantz, is joined by Matt Stark, Vice President at BOS. If you have an email address, social security number, or home or cell phone number, listen up! This episode’s conversation focuses on technology support scams, online job and application scams, and online sales scams and how to better protect yourself from fraud. Matt breaks down how consumers can spot a scam, red flags,...

How important is your Credit Score? A follow up conversation from Season 1 Episode 1 on the basics of budgeting and financial wellness, today’s episode focuses on credit health and how credit scores may impact various areas of your life. Greg Marantz is joined by Monica Dyson, VP and Chief Marketing Officer at BOS. Watch on YouTube @bankwithbos. BankCents is the podcast that makes sense of all thi...

Whether you're 19 or 29, it's never too early to start thinking about your financial future. From retirement savings, to wills and trusts, to aligning your financial needs with a partner, it's important to start the conversation as soon as possible. In this episode of BankCents, Greg Marantz is joined by Greg Pettys, Wealth Consultant at BOS, to start a three-part series about financia...

You wouldn't dive into a pool without knowing how to swim, so why start a business without knowing where to start? Greg Marantz is joined by Erik Huber, VP and Commercial Loan Officer at BOS, to discuss why your bank plays an important role in your starting your business. From a business plan, to funding, to the crucial relationships you will need, Greg and Erik will walk you through the ins a...

Life can change in an instant. Do your legal documents and long-term financial plans, like wills and life insurance policies, align with your current wants and needs? In this episode of BankCents Greg Marantz is joined by Greg Pettys, Wealth Consultant at BOS, to finish the 3 part series on Financial Planning in your 20s, 30s, and 40s. Tune in to hear advice on navigating finances within your fami...

So you have a retirement account and are planning for your children's college education, but are you really taking advantage of all the financial moves open to you? The next part of our Financial Planning series on BankCents is geared towards those in their 30s. Greg Marantz and Greg Pettys, Wealth Consultant at BOS, dive into the different avenues and best ways to prepare for the future. From...

Ever head of "paying yourself first?" Automatic transfers into a savings account is the best way to begin reaching your financial goals. In this episode of BankCents, Greg Marantz and Tim Welch, VP and Branch Manager at BOS, dive into the topic of Savings and CDs as tools to grow your financial wellbeing. Listen in to learn the difference between the account types, how they can be helpfu...

Choosing a bank for your business is a big decision. Do they have the services available to manage and protect your funds? In this episode of BankCents, Greg Marantz and Justin Knoedler, AVP and Business Services Manager at BOS, dive into the products that can provide solutions to your business. From online banking, to fraud mitigation, to merchant processing tools, learn more about what a bank ca...