Plain Money Talk: Your Personal Finance Guide

The first 5 money moves you should make after receiving an inheritance

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.

How to lose a business in 10 days

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.

Former Vikings QB Brooks Bollinger has some personal finance lessons that might surprise you

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.

Navigating the 2026 housing market

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.

Insurance Myths We All Fall For

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.