A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts was created by two moms, two marketers, two women new to the financial industry who had a lot of questions. Banking and finances can be emotional and sometimes it's hard to ask questions we think we should know. That is where Chantel and Liz jump in asking all the questions, hoping they can help listeners along their financial journey. The episodes are interview-style with knowledgeable local guests. Each episode carries fantastic subject matter expertise that is easy to understand and relatable; sprinkled in with humor to engage listeners with a smile or a...
Latest episodes
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24 min
Car Buying Add-Ons Explained: Protect Your Credit and Your Car
Sitting in the finance office at a dealership can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re presented with add-ons to your auto loan that you've never heard of.This episode of A Pe…
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38 min
How Local Businesses Grow Stronger Together | APOTFYT
If you've ever wondered what a chamber of commerce does, or whether joining one is worth it, this episode of A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts is your answer. Hosts Chantel Windesha…
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54 min
How Human Trafficking Shows Up in Your Community (And Your Bank) | APOTFYT
Human trafficking isn't a distant problem. It's happening in your community, in your schools, and even in financial systems. In this episode of A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts, ho…
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39 min
It's OK Not to Be OK: Workplace Wellness, EAPs & Breaking the Stigma | APOTFYT
Workplace mental health affects every team, every manager, and everyemployee — but most people still don't know what to say or where toturn. In this episode of A Penny or Two for Y…
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40 min
Why Credit Building Matters After Prison - A Powerful Omaha Reentry Story | APOTFYT
What does it really take to rebuild a life after prison? In this episode of A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts, hosts Chantel Windeshausen and Liz Malmberg sit down with Ivonne Yvonn…
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53 min
How to Build Career Capital and Grow at Work With Confidence | APOTFYT
What if the best career advice isn’t “follow your passion,” but build your career capital instead?In this episode of A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts, hosts Chantel Windeshausen an…
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29 min
Credit Unions for Kids: How Community Donations Make a Big Local Impact | APOTFYT
How can something as simple as using your debit card make a real difference for local kids? In this episode of A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts, hosts Chantel Windeshausen and Liz…
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49 min
Your Personal Brand Starts Before You Speak (Here’s How to Own It) | APOTFYT
Two moms, two marketers, and a topic that affects your career before you even say hello. In this episode of A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts, Chantel Windeshausen and Liz Malmberg…
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53 min
7 Omaha Nonprofits Changing Lives: Mental Health, Food Security & Housing Support | APOTFYT
This Giving Tuesday episode brings together seven incredible organizations making a real difference in the Omaha community. Hosts Chantel Windeshausen and Liz Malmberg, along with…
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59 min
40k Lost in Minutes: Tech Support Scams, AI Threats, and Protecting Your Kids Online | APOTFYT
On this episode of A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts, hosts Chantel Windeshausen and Liz Malmberg sit down with fraud experts Ashley “Ash” Goodsell (Senior BSA Fraud Investigator at…
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41 min
Closing a Credit Card HURTS Your Score?! (Myth vs Fact) | APOTFYT
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement may have “broken the internet,” but hosts Chantel Windeshausen and Liz Malmberg are here to bust an even bigger set of myths: your credit…
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51 min
Facing Repossession? Here's What to Do Before It's Too Late
In this episode of A Penny Or Two For Your Thoughts, hosts Chantel Windeshausen and Liz Malmberg are joined by returning guest Andy Manthei of GreenPath and Centris' own James Moon…
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51 min
The Power of Yes: Transformative Career Journeys in Finance
In this inspiring episode of A Penny Or Two For Your Thoughts, hosts Chantel Windeshausen and Liz Malmberg sit down with Brittany Welch and Jimmy Chavez for a powerful conversation…
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31 min
Financial Expert Explains Why the 2025 Economy Feels So Uncertain
In this episode of A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts, hosts Chantel Windeshausen and Liz Malmberg sit down with Dr. Jennifer A. Davidson—Associate Professor of Practice in Economics…
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46 min
Teaching Kids to Budget: The Program Changing Young Lives
Join hosts Chantel Windeshausen and Liz Malmberg for a powerful new episode of A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts, where they welcome Deb Denbeck, President and CEO of Partnership fo…
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35 min
Financial Wellness Tips: Small Changes, Big Impact!
In this episode of A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts (S3 E12), we dive into financial wellness, money management, and the power of empathy in finance with Andy Manthei, Change Culti…
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41 min
RV & Camper Buying SECRETS at the Omaha Boat, Sports & Travel Show!
In this exciting episode of A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts, join hosts Chantel and Liz as they dive into the world of RVs and camping with two special guests: Clint Ingalls, Fina…
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27 min
Year in Review
A Look Back at 2024 Description: Chantel, Liz and Kahm sit down and chat about all of the great podcast episodes and insights gathered from this past year. From their discussions a…
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38 min
Budgeting Basics
We chatted with two of our Centris experts — Kerry Duff, digital lending specialist, and Kyle Bonin, lead financial services representative — about setting up a budget, managing it…
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50 min
How to Set Yourself Up for Success
We had the wonderful opportunity to chat with two guests — PK Kopun, mortgage loan originator at Centris and Diane Cruz, assistant vice president, retail financial services — who h…