First Take: The Least Boring Banking Podcast
"First Take: The Least Boring Banking Podcast" is an attempt to make banking less boring and tell you all the tips, tricks, and news that you need to know regarding your banking life.Brought to you by two former news anchors who are just trying to make banking a little more personable, a little less boring.
Episodes
16 episodes
Housing Disparity Gap
Blake Guinn and Allison McDaniel delve into the Housing Disparity Gap in the United States with Jonesboro realtor Sonya Sanders.A recent study published by the Hope Policy Institute breaks down Arkansas housing disparity gap numbers fro...
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Episode 16
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28:57
Make Your Bank Work For You
In this episode of First Take: The Least Boring Banking Podcast, Blake and Allison bring in First National Bank Assistant Vice President of Digital Banking - Mandy Brodell.They discuss what banks have to offer businesses to help them st...
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39:07
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Blake and Allison sit down with First National Bank CIO Megan Hall to discuss all things cybersecurity.October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Megan explains some easy tips and tricks to ensure you're staying safe while in the cybe...
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Episode 14
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27:33
SAFER AR Act
Blake and Allison speak with Arkansas State Bank Commissioner Susannah Marshall regarding the SAFER AR Act, which became law earlier this year.Susannah explains what the law means for banks and customers when it comes to ensuring vulner...
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Episode 13
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40:43
IRS Reporting Plan
Blake and Allison break down the US Department of Treasury's IRS Reporting Plan proposal. We explain what the proposal currently says, provide quotes and input from both those for and against, and explain what else would have to happen for the ...
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Episode 12
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23:18
Citizens Bank Conversion
With the upcoming acquisition of Citizens Bank, Blake and Allison discuss what the merger means for Citizens Bank customers.They detail the stages of the conversion, including what to expect on September 1st when Citizens Bank officiall...
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Episode 11
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17:50
10 Ways to Budget Better
In honor of our 10th episode, Blake and Allison give you tips on 10 Ways to Budget Better.Whether you're just getting out on your own, or you've been working to budget and save for years, these tips can help you budget your expenses.
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Episode 10
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35:25
P2P Payments
Blake and Allison discuss P2P payments and how to keep your money safe while doing it.There are multiple apps that allow you to make P2P, also referred to as "person to person" or "peer to peer", payments. However, there are things to b...
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Episode 9
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25:54
Arkansas State Police Foundation Golf Tournament
Blake and Allison highlight the upcoming Arkansas State Police Foundation Golf Tournament, presented by First National Bank. In this episode, they discuss what the foundation does for Arkansas State Police and their families and how you c...
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Episode 8
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22:07
First Take Feature: Mike Shepard
In our first on the road episode, Blake and Allison head to Little Rock to sit down with First National Bank team member Mike Shepard. Mike began his career in law enforcement and discusses his role in bringing the Morgan Nick AMBE...
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Episode 7
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29:40
Interest on Deposits
In our last episode, Blake and Allison took at look at interest rates on loans. This week, we discuss interest rates on deposits. The two seemingly different aspects of banking go hand in hand. We bring in First National Bank...
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Episode 6
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20:30
Interest on Loans
The interest rate you receive when making a purchase can greatly affect how much you actually pay for that purchase.Blake and Allison bring in First National Bank Vice President, Lending, Mitch Hovis to discuss interest rates on loans. ...
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Episode 5
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27:28
Rising Costs and Construction Loans
In this episode, Blake and Allison bring in First National Bank Jonesboro Market President Jerry Morgan to discuss the rising cost of lumber and how that equates to home prices/ construction loans. We take a look at what caused the prices...
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Episode 4
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18:28
Digital vs. Branch Banking
Digital vs. Branch Banking. Why not both? Blake and Allison break down some misconceptions regarding ‘digital only’ banking and explain how a lot of places (like First National Bank) allow you to have your cake and eat i...
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Episode 3
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30:04