Plain Money Talk: Your Personal Finance Guide

Agriculture has deep roots across the Upper Midwest, but today's farms look very different from the traditional family operations many people picture. In this episode of Plain Money Talk, host Jay Gabler sits down with agribusiness expert Lynn Paulson of Bell Bank to explore how the agricultural industry is evolving and what it means for both farmers and consumers. Deposit and loan products are of...

Receiving an inheritance can be both emotional and overwhelming. In this episode, we walk through the first five financial moves to consider—helping listeners avoid common pitfalls, make thoughtful decisions, and align their next steps with long‑term goals. With a historic generational wealth transfer underway, this timely conversation offers practical guidance for navigating inherited wealth with...

It might not seem like it, since we're saturated with globalized brands that consume large pockets of our attention, but in fact there's still plenty of room for entrepreneurs and small businesses that play their cards right. In this episode, we talk with Hailey Margetta, market developer for Bell Bank, about the most common financial pitfalls for small business and how to avoid them. Deposit and...

You might think a professional athlete has it made, but in reality they have to navigate their fair share of ups and downs, just like the rest of us. Brooks Bollinger is a wealth management director with Bell Bank and a former quarterback with the Minnesota Vikings. In this episode he shares insights learned over his career, from the words of his coaches to the career decisions he made along the w...

Buying a home right now might seem intimidating, especially for first-time buyers, but it could still be within reach with the right planning. In this episode of Plain Money Talk, Emily Strong and Liz Koehler from Bell Bank give you a level-set on the current housing market and some strategies to help you find your best way forward.   Deposit and loan products are offered through Bell Bank, Member...

From Mary Hart's million-dollar legs to the age-old myth about red cars, there's no shortage of tall tales and misconceptions when it comes to insurance. In this episode of Plain Money Talk, host Jay Gabler sits down with Josh Brown, a personal insurance advisor at Bell Bank, to separate fact from fiction. Whether you're wondering if your neighbor is responsible for that fallen tree in your yard o...

AI rapidly went from a novelty to a buzzword to a driver behind all kinds of decision-making, from where we eat and how we shop to how we manage our  money .   In this first  episode  of  Plain   Money Talk, host Jay Gabler talks with Greg Sweeney, chief investment and economic strategist with Bell Bank, about AI and how it relates to his outlook for 2026.   Deposit and loan products are offered t...