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The First Business Bank Podcast is a podcast for business owners and leaders — anyone helping to advance the social and economic standing of their employees, investors, families, and communities. Nothing is more important to a thriving economy than visionary entrepreneurs determined to succeed. As a business-focused bank that works every day with business leaders, this podcast details what we see working in highly successful businesses today.
Each episode features an interview discussing business practices on topics such as company culture, communication, financial risk, strategic planning, financial performance, business continuity plans, sales strategies, foundational beliefs, and more.
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How To Avoid Emotional Investing Decisions
If you have ridden the emotional investing roller coaster, you're not alone. Studies show that 66% of investors have made impulsive, emotionally charged investing decisions they later regretted. In our latest podcast episode, we examine how to avoid making emotional investing decisions by mapping out your strategy to align with your long-term investing goals. We discuss the importance of planning your investing strategy, understanding your investments, and comparing against overall market benchmarks.
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How To Insure Bank Deposits Over $250,000
Concerns over bank failures and potential uninsured deposit losses led many business owners, investors, municipalities, and others to seek ways to insure deposits beyond the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000. While your inclination might be to spread deposits across multiple banks, this is an unnecessary inconvenience and an administrative burden. Tune in as First Business Bank’s banking experts discuss the benefits of extended deposit insurance, including increased efficiency, liquidity, and earning a competitive interest rate.
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Pros And Cons Of Paying Off Debt Vs. Investing
Are you struggling with deciding between paying off debt or investing your earnings? It's a common dilemma, and one that requires careful consideration of various factors. In the latest episode of the First Business Bank podcast, we discuss advantages and disadvantages of paying off debt before investing, factoring interest rates into your strategy, and evaluating investment opportunities, personal financial goals, and risk tolerance.
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Managing Finances After Losing A Spouse
After losing a spouse, survivors are often faced with many tasks and financial decisions while in the throes of grief. In the first thirty days, you’ll need to review life insurance, contact Social Security, contact your attorney about your estate plan or will, and call your bank or Trust Advisor. What’s important to do soon and what can wait? How can pre-planning help in this time of unprecedented emotional turmoil? First Business Bank’s experienced Trust Advisors discuss what clients wish they’d known ahead of time, the importance of organizing finances, how a corporate trustee works, and more.
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Paying For College & Higher Education
For many families, paying for college and higher education costs is confusing and overwhelming as the price of a traditional, four-year college education seems to have no limit. Over the last century, the costs of higher education have grown at four times the rate of inflation, rising a shocking 179% over the past 20 years alone. First Business Bank’s experienced Wealth Advisors work with parents, relatives, and grandparents every day to design the best strategies to save for college. This episode of the First Business Bank Podcast features an informative discussion about ways to pay for higher education, including specific strategies for business owners and grandparents.
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Wisconsin Manufacturing Trends
Manufacturing is a major driver of economic activity in Wisconsin, leading all other industries contributing to the state’s gross domestic product. First Business Bank’s financial experts work closely with manufacturing business leaders on their daily and long-term financial needs and strategies to help them position their companies for growth. This episode of the First Business Bank Podcast includes a discussion about the Wisconsin Manufacturing Report and the latest trends influencing Wisconsin manufacturers, including ongoing labor, supply chain, and interest rate concerns, slowing orders, pricing, and inventory management.
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