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PHEAA: Student Loans 101
Jun 23, 2026
50m 58s
Real Life Money Questions People Actually Ask
Jun 9, 2026
35m 06s
From Intake to Housing: How Homeless Shelters Work
May 26, 2026
56m 06s
Winning A Car On TV Can Still Leave You Broke
May 12, 2026
28m 42s
The Nightmare After Christmas: Burst Pipes & Big Claims
Apr 21, 2026
1h 11m 32s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/23/26 |  PHEAA: Student Loans 101 | Comment via Text Message College costs keep rising, so we sit down with Leon Gagliardo from PHEAA to make student loans, grants, and application timelines easier to understand. We walk through how to borrow responsibly, what repayment can look like after graduation, and where families can find resources before they sign anything. You can now subscribe to the podcast on YouTube or on your favorite podcast app. Resources: pheaa.org Private Student Loans FAFSA Credits: An AmeriServ Financ... | 50m 58s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 |  Real Life Money Questions People Actually Ask✨ | money questionssavings+3 | — | AmeriServ Financial, Inc. | — | moneysavings+3 | — | 35m 06s | |
| 5/26/26 |  From Intake to Housing: How Homeless Shelters Work✨ | homelessnessfinancial literacy+3 | Roxann Tyger | Women’s Help CenterCommunity Help Center | Johnstown, Pennsylvania | homeless sheltersfinancial shock+3 | — | 56m 06s | |
| 5/12/26 |  Winning A Car On TV Can Still Leave You Broke✨ | game showsprizes+3 | — | AmeriServ Financial, Inc. | — | game show winningstax bill+3 | — | 28m 42s | |
| 4/21/26 |  The Nightmare After Christmas: Burst Pipes & Big Claims✨ | homeowner's insurancepipe burst+3 | Matt Noel | — | — | insurance claimspipe burst+3 | — | 1h 11m 32s | |
| 4/7/26 |  Trump Accounts Explained✨ | Trump accountsretirement savings+4 | — | Trump accounts529 plans+1 | — | Trump accountsretirement savings+3 | — | 36m 39s | |
| 3/24/26 |  Pre-Need Planning and Perpetual Care Services✨ | funeral planningpre-need planning+3 | Tim Walters | AmeriServ Financial, Inc. | — | funeral planningpre-need planning+3 | — | 1h 02m 01s | |
| 3/10/26 |  Gold Prices, Myths, And Medals✨ | gold pricesbuying gold+3 | — | AmeriServ Financial, Inc. | OlympicsSt. Patrick's Day | gold pricesbuy gold+3 | — | 20m 27s | |
| 2/24/26 |  Chasing Gold: The Olympic Dream✨ | Olympicsathlete funding+3 | Dan Barefoot | U.S. Olympic | — | Olympic Dreamathletes+4 | — | 59m 46s | |
| 2/10/26 |  Cupid Doesn’t Take Crypto, But Scammers Do✨ | romance scamsonline relationships+3 | — | prepaid gift cards | — | romance scamsscammers+3 | — | 39m 16s | |
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| 1/20/26 |  From Safety To Interest: How To Use Credit Cards Without Getting Burned✨ | credit cardsfraud protection+4 | — | credit cardsAmeriServ Financial, Inc. | — | credit cardsfraud protection+4 | — | 57m 31s | |
| 1/6/26 |  Breaking the Cycle of Financial Stress | Comment via Text Message The calendar flipped to 2026, but those holiday charges didn’t disappear. We unpack how financial stress shows up in your body—lost sleep, headaches, tight chest—and why naming the exact trigger is the fastest way to shrink fear and regain control. From rent and utilities to weddings, new babies, and college bills, we map the common pressure points and show how a simple plan can help steady your mind. You’re not alone—many people feel this squeeze after the holidays. ... | 30m 30s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 |  When Money Lies: Counterfeit Cash | Comment via Text Message Counterfeit cash feels like a throwback crime until it hits your register or wallet. Though you may never encounter a counterfeit bill, the amount in circulation would probably shock you. We unpack which bill is the prime target, how counterfeit networks operate, and what actually happens when a fake sneaks into everyday transactions. Don't forget to share the episode with a friend who handles cash, subscribe for more clear-eyed money talk, and leave a review with yo... | 36m 42s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 |  Mastering The 50/30/20 Rule For A Stress-Free Holiday Budget | Comment via Text Message Holiday spending doesn’t have to wreck your January. We take a clear, no-jargon look at the 50/30/20 budgeting framework and show how to make it work when life gets messy, prices rise, and traditions add extra costs. From right-sizing housing to rethinking commutes, we map out practical ways to protect the essentials while still enjoying the season. Be sure to follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a budget reset, and leave a quick review to help others fi... | 36m 02s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 |  Why The U.S. Stopped Minting Pennies And What Happens Next | Comment via Text Message In this episode of Bank Chats, Drew and Jeff unpack why the Mint stopped producing pennies, what the proposed Common Cents Act would change, and how rounding cash transactions actually works. We weigh business losses, consumer fairness, and lessons from Canada while sharing practical steps for shoppers and banks. Be sure to drop us a comment, we’d love to know what you think about the penny going away. Credits: An AmeriServ Financial, Inc. Production Music by ... | 46m 37s | ||||||
| 11/4/25 |  Counting The Real Costs Of A Side Gig | Comment via Text Message Side hustles promise freedom and extra cash, but the real story lives in the details: taxes, time, wear and tear, and the quiet risk of burnout. From delivery apps and service work to rentals, flips, and reselling, we unpack what “profit” looks like after you count everything that doesn’t show up in the app’s payout screen. Throughout, we come back to one test: calculate your true hourly earnings after taxes, expenses, and energy. Pick gigs that build skills, fit you... | 31m 33s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 |  Why Treating AI As a Tool, Not A Threat, Can Make Banking Safer and Smarter | Comment via Text Message Fear sells, but it rarely informs. We wanted a grounded take on AI: what it actually does today, where it goes wrong, and how banks and consumers can use it without getting burned. With guest John Valkovci of Saint Francis, we unpack generative AI’s strengths, the reality of hallucinations, and why data quality and model choice matter more than hype. No sci-fi doomsday, just candid mechanics and practical guardrails. Credits: An AmeriServ Financial, Inc. Production&nb... | 46m 35s | ||||||
| 10/7/25 |  Can Mobile Games Really Pay You? A Look at Reward Apps, Skill Games, and Lotteries | Comment via Text Message Think playing solitaire can pay the rent? We take a look at the booming world of “get-paid-to-play” mobile apps—reward platforms, “skill-based” tournaments, and lottery-style games—and ask the only question that matters: how much can you actually earn? Drew and Jeff share firsthand experiences; unpack how early milestones hook you with small wins; and explain why minimum cashouts, token expirations, and transfer fees quietly shrink your payout. Be sure to follow the ... | 26m 59s | ||||||
| 9/23/25 |  The Illusion of Money: What Currency Really Is | Comment via Text Message Money surrounds us every day, but how often do we stop to consider what it actually is? From the salt-based currencies of Ancient Rome to the digital cryptocurrencies of today, the concept of value has undergone remarkable transformations throughout human history. We dive deep into the foundations of modern monetary systems, exploring how virtually all global currencies now operate as "fiat money" - valuable only because governments declare them so. Before 1971, Amer... | 46m 09s | ||||||
| 9/9/25 |  Digital Dangers: How College Students Become Easy Targets for Scammers | Comment via Text Message Think you're too tech-savvy to fall for a scam? Think again. Young adults between 20-29 are now losing money to fraud more frequently than seniors—a startling reversal of what many assume about scam victims. As students flood back to campuses nationwide, they're walking into a minefield of sophisticated schemes designed specifically to exploit their unique vulnerabilities. In this eye-opening episode of 2 Cents, we dive deep into the alarming world of student-targete... | 24m 36s | ||||||
| 8/19/25 |  Financing with Purpose: The ERECT Funds | Comment via Text Message A true example of win-win. The Employee Real Estate Construction Trust (ERECT) Funds have been helping finance commercial real estate projects for over 3 decades. On this episode of Bank Chats, Drew and Jeff sit down with Senior Vice President and Director of Specialty Real Estate, Justin Maser, to talk about this pool of funds, as well as how the development of even one commercial real estate building can have a ripple effect on the surrounding area. Resources: The E... | 44m 17s | ||||||
| 8/5/25 |  A+ Savings: Smart Back-to-School Shopping Tips | Comment via Text Message It's that time of year again, back-to-school shopping is in full swing. Many parents dig deep in their pockets to purchase school supplies, new outfits, and the latest tech gadgets for their child(ren). On this episode of 2 Cents, Drew and Jeff chat about various tips and tricks they found for back-to-school shopping that could save you time, headaches, and money. Resources: Honey College Budget Breakdown (Article) View in stock products across websites - nowinstock.n... | 40m 12s | ||||||
| 7/22/25 |  Cryptocurrency Currently: What's New | Comment via Text Message On this episode of Bank Chats, Drew and Jeff welcome back John Valkovci from Saint Francis University to chat about the evolution and current state of cryptocurrency. John fills us in on new policies/regulations surrounding digital assets, as well as the concept of tokenized bank deposits. Credits: An AmeriServ Financial, Inc. Production Music by SchneckMind, powered by Suno Hosted by Drew Thomas and Jeffrey Matevish Thanks for listening! You can find out more a... | 50m 47s | ||||||
| 7/8/25 |  Eagles, Eyes, and Pyramids: Decoding the Dollar | Comment via Text Message Have you ever really looked at a dollar bill? Not to see if a previous owner doodled something in the corner, or if there are too many creases for a vending machine to accept it. On this episode of 2 Cents, Drew and Jeff chat about the plethora of symbolism that can be found on US currency. Did you know those fine lines in the corners of a dollar bill serve a purpose? Do you know where that bill was printed? Or that George Washington wasn't always on the front of the ... | 32m 26s | ||||||
| 6/17/25 |  The Price of Gold: Dan Barefoot | Comment via Text Message Competing in the Olympics is a dream many athletes strive to reach, but at what cost? On this episode of Bank Chats, Drew and Jeff sit down with Team USA Skeleton slider, Dan Barefoot, to chat about the sport, his journey, and what it takes physically, mentally, and financially, to pursue a dream in the sport of Skeleton. Dan's story is one you want to hear! Resources: projectpushtogoldfund.org Barefoot on Ice Credits: An AmeriServ Financial, Inc. Production Music by ... | 59m 50s | ||||||
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