Plain Money Talk: Your Personal Finance Guide

Many people think of life insurance as a standalone product, but it can play an important role in a broader financial strategy. In this episode, Taylor Bergeson discusses why life insurance is a foundational planning tool, how different coverage options serve different needs, and what families should consider when evaluating their protection. Taylor also touches on beneficiary planning, estate considerations, and how life insurance can support long-term financial goals. Deposit and loan products are offered through Bell Bank, Member FDIC. Bell Insurance Services LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Product and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are: Not FDIC insured | No bank guarantee | May lose value | Not a deposit | Not insured by any federal government agency.

Selling a business comes with a lot to consider, but the right preparation and the right people around you can get you closer to success. In this episode, Jay sits down with KC Beuker, senior vice president and regional director of business development for Bell Capital Finance, to go over the complexities of selling a small business and get you prepared. Disclaimer: Deposit and loan products are offered through Bell Bank, Member FDIC. Bell Insurance Services LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Product and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are: Not FDIC insured | No bank guarantee | May lose value | Not a deposit | Not insured by any federal government agency.

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 offered through Bell Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Bell Insurance Services LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Product and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are: Not FDIC insured | No bank guarantee | May lose value | Not a deposit | Not insured by any federal government agency.

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 clarity and confidence.

Deposit and loan products are offered through Bell Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Bell Insurance Services LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Product and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are: Not FDIC insured | No bank guarantee | May lose value | Not a deposit | Not insured by any federal government agency.

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 loan products are offered through Bell Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Bell Insurance Services LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Product and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are: Not FDIC insured | No bank guarantee | May lose value | Not a deposit | Not insured by any federal government agency.

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 way.

Deposit and loan products are offered through Bell Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Bell Insurance Services LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Product and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are: Not FDIC insured | No bank guarantee | May lose value | Not a deposit | Not insured by any federal government agency.

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 FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Bell Insurance Services LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Product and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are: Not FDIC insured | No bank guarantee | May lose value | Not a deposit | Not insured by any federal government agency.

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 or if you really need life insurance as a healthy, single adult, this conversation is designed to help you make smarter, more informed decisions about protecting your family and your future.

Deposit and loan products are offered through Bell Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Bell Insurance Services LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Product and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are: Not FDIC insured | No bank guarantee | May lose value | Not a deposit | Not insured by any federal government agency.

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 through Bell Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. Bell Insurance Services LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Bank. Product and services offered through Bell Insurance or Bell Bank Wealth Management are: Not FDIC insured | No bank guarantee | May lose value | Not a deposit | Not insured by any federal government agency.