Old National launches financial education podcast, videos

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Old National Bancorp is expanding upon its work in the financial education space with two new digital initiatives: A “Real-Life Finance Podcast”, and a “Smart Money Half-Minute” video series.

The “Real-Life Finance Podcast” is a complement to Old National’s popular Real-Life Finance eLearning education platform and in-person workshops. Hosted by Old National financial empowerment director Ben Joergens, each episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that empower listeners to build the financial future they want. The debut episode, featuring former NBA player and current Old National executive recruiter Luke Zeller, is available at oldnational.com/RLF as well as on most podcast platforms.

The “Smart Money Half-Minute” videos, which debuted in October, are featured on Old National’s Instagram and TikTok channels, as well as at oldnational.com/Smart Money, with a new video posted once per week. The videos star young adults who share their advice about budgeting, saving and other keys to effective financial management.

“Old National believes that a strong foundation in money management is fundamental to achieving one’s dreams and maintaining financial independence and success,” said Old National chief communications, culture and social responsibility officer Kathy Schoettlin. “That’s why we are so excited about these new, fun and engaging additions to Old National’s financial education tool kit.”

The “Smart Money Half-Minute” videos are built out of the Real-Life Finance online financial education curriculum. Real-Life Finance is an e-learning program with 46 lessons covering financial psychology, budgeting, account management, credit, loans and debt, careers, entrepreneurship and home ownership. This program is available for universities, business clients (for their employees) and more.

“Our Real-Life Finance lessons aren’t lectures full of complicated, out-of-reach ideas,” Joergens says. “They are easily understandable, interactive tools that engage users and help them understand different views and behaviors.”

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