Real-Life Finance

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance® episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve. In this episode, PGA Professional and Old National Bank Golf Ambassador Michael Brennan shares a real-life look at the journey behind professional golf – from early...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance® episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve. In this episode, Rafael Sanchez, Chief Impact Officer at Old National Bank, and Al London, President and CEO of Generations Community Bank, join host Ben Joergens t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt Finn, Chief Economist Managing Director at Old National Bank, joins host Ben Joergens for an economic check-in focused on what everyday consumers should pay attention to and what they can tune out. They discuss inflation, interest rates, tariffs, oil prices, housing affordability, labor trends and AI, with practical takeaways to help listeners make sense of t...

Send us Fan Mail Kyle Aiton, Small Business Banking Relationship Manager at Old National Bank, joins host Ben Joergens to share a real‑life perspective on saving for education through 529 plans. In recognition of 529 Day, they discuss how starting small, automating savings, and planning around busy family life can help parents build confidence and take meaningful steps toward their children’s futu...

Send us Fan Mail Christen Osowski, Community Banking Market Manager, joins the conversation to break down the money basics that help reduce stress and build confidence. From budgeting and everyday spending habits to credit, saving, and getting started with investing, Christen shares practical, easy-to-apply guidance designed to help listeners start small, build awareness, and feel more comfortable...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve. In this episode, Laura Nowinski, Attorney at Deig Law, joins the conversation to discuss how legal and financial choices intersect during major life transitions. Fro...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve. Tim Burke, President and COO of Old National Bank, joins us to share what new and aspiring entrepreneurs should know as they build financial confidence. He offers pr...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve. Carmen Maciariello—former Division I scholar-athlete, professional player, and Division I head coach—is now a basketball recruiting consultant helping athletes and f...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve. Old National Bank’s Chief People Officer, Carrie Ellspermann, shares practical and relatable insights to help you maximize your benefits. This episode explores the i...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve. Chief Information Officer Matt Keen shares how his early interest in programming led to his role guiding technology strategy at Old National Bank. He highlights the...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve. Old National Bank Foundation President Joe Kiser reflects on the foundational values that shaped his approach to money, mentorship and meaningful impact, sharing sto...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve.  Chief Technology Officer Jason Berkowitz discusses the intersection of tech and baking and highlights the importance of balancing security with customer experience....

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance podcast episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve. Jamie Hermann says homeownership is in reach for first-time buyers. In this episode, Old National's Regional Manager for Community Development Lending e...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast is a special one for Old National. Junior Achievement (JA) has been our longtime partner, and we speak with Marcia Forsten, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Southwest Indiana, on how creating choice-filled lives for students leads to thriving communities, the importance of financial literacy, new and expanded directions for JA, and how you can get involved l...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve. Chief Economist Matt Finn again joins the Real-Life Finance Podcast to discuss timely topics such as tariffs, why the Fed is in a "very good spot" with the...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve.   This episode features Old National Chief Communication, Culture and Social Responsibility Officer Kathy Schoettlin, who discusses building a company culture, crisi...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve. This episode features Old National Chairman and CEO Jim Ryan, who discusses his start and journey in banking, creating and maintaining a strong company culture, talk...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve. This episode welcomes guest Moussa Ibrahim, Old National’s Financial Empowerment & Community Development Officer, who discusses turning peoples’ lives around via...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve. This episode welcomes guest Matt Finn, the Chief Economist for Old National Bank and 1834 Wealth Management. He will discuss the post-election economy, the "why...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they richly deserve. This episode welcomes guest Luke Zeller, the former Notre Dame and NBA player, and current Executive Recruiter for Old National. Zeller shares stories from his playi...