Bank Chats Podcast
A series on banking and financial health feature special guests, hosted by Drew Thomas and Jeff Matevish.
Join our hosts, Drew Thomas and Jeff Matevish, as they chat with experts about all things banking and financial wellness. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to up your money game, this podcast has got you covered. We drop two episodes every month: a full-length deep dive and a quick “2 Cents” episode where we share hot takes on the latest news or fun banking stories.
Prefer reading over listening? No problem! Every episode is transcribed so you can read at your own pace. Find us on all your favorite podcast platforms and get ready to level up your financial knowledge!
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We know that banks don't normally produce content like podcasts, but we recognized a need in our world for financial education that didn't bore people to tears. According to the FDIC, more than 95% of U.S. households were banked in 2021, meaning that only 4.5% of U.S. households lacked a bank or credit union account. That was the lowest rate since the FDIC survey began in 2009. But, despite so many Americans using banks and credit unions, we still talk with customers and neighbors every day who don't completely understand some of the financial terms, account types, or services that financial institutions offer. So, we decided to help.
Our guests on the show are professionals and experts in their various fields. Some of our guests are employees of AmeriServ Financial, Inc., while others are invited to participate from colleges, universities, and other walks of life. We do our best to find folks who are great at what they do and who are interesting to talk to. We feel that, if you're going to spend time with us, you should feel entertained as well as educated.
You can start listening right here on our website, using the embedded player on the episode pages. You can also find the podcast on your preferred streaming service by clicking on the icon of your favorite on any episode page.
The beginning of course! Our first episode was released at the end of September 2023 - so it won't take you long to catch up. However, the episodes are self-contained so you can pick and choose the topics that most interest you without feeling like you might be missing any important information.
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In addition to the podcast platform links on each episode page, Bank Chats is also available on:
Podcast Index, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Listen Notes, Player FM, Castbox, and Goodpods
DISCLAIMER
This podcast focuses on having valuable conversations on various topics related to banking and financial health. The podcast is grounded in having open conversations with professionals and experts, with the goal of helping to take some of the mystery out of financial and related topics; as learning about financial products and services can help you make more informed financial decisions. Please keep in mind that the information contained within this podcast, and any resources available for download from our website or other resources relating to Bank Chats is not intended, and should not be understood or interpreted to be, financial advice. The host, guests, and production staff of Bank Chats expressly recommend that you seek advice from a trusted financial professional before making financial decisions. The host of Bank Chats is not an attorney, accountant, or financial advisor, and the program is simply intended as one source of information. The podcast is not a substitute for a financial professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. AmeriServ Presents: Bank Chats is produced and distributed by AmeriServ Financial, Incorporated.