Caryn Levey

March 2024

In a market already struggling to find balance after the pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has made things even more difficult to gauge. In times like these, Caryn Levey, SVP and Private Banking Group Manager emphasizes that investors stay the course, especially when it comes to long-term portfolios. Also on the podcast: the importance of taking part in 401(k) savings plans, and the rise of data centers.

03/09/2022: Caryn Levey - Volatility stirred by Russia/Ukraine conflict

With U.S. consumer prices up over 8% since last year, inflation has caused many of us to consider adjusting our budgets. Associated Bank SVP and Private Banking Group Manager Caryn Levey suggests ways to manage and even cut some costs—and which ones you shouldn’t.

04/20/2022: Caryn Levey - What can you do to fight inflation?

The COVID pandemic saw a wave of retirement among older workers. But as the economy has struggled in recent months, some of these new retirees have “un-retired” due to worries about its impact on their planned savings. In this podcast, Associated Bank SVP and Private Banking Group Manager Caryn Levey offers suggestions as to how to weather this storm.

06/01/2022: Caryn Levey - Retirement in a volatile economy

In this week’s podcast, Caryn Levey, SVP and Private Banking Group Manager, talks about the impact of inflation on consumers, both in everyday life and their future investment plans. While recovery could take months, she suggests a few cost-saving strategies to consider in the meantime, from reviewing your household budget and avoiding credit card pitfalls, to making the most of your investments in a strong but volatile market.

07/13/2022: Caryn Levey - Strategies for riding out the inflation wave

For 8 million Americans, last weekend’s announcement of a forgiveness program for federal student loan is great news. As Caryn Levey, SVP and Private Banking Group Manager explains, this could open up new opportunities for students and graduates to qualify for home loans, build savings plans and more. She also looks at the IRS’s announcement of late penalty relief and an increase in staffing as part of its effort to relieve the backlogs of the past two years.

8/25/2022: Caryn Levey - The case for student loan forgiveness

As tax time nears, you might already be thinking about getting the most out of your refund. Caryn Levey, SVP and Private Banking Group Manager, suggests that you take advantage of today’s high-rate CDs or other high-yield savings accounts, since rates could be going down in 2024. Listen for more tips about paying down debt, buying now to refinance later, auto insurance, and emergency funds.

03/07/2024: Caryn Levey - The latest in smart money moves

While Fed rate cuts are certainly on the horizon, a continuing strong economy and sticky inflation are driving some to think that these might not happen until the third quarter, according to Adam Lutostanski. However, for businesses, resiliency, not rates, remains the keyword for success amid changes in the job front, regulations and world and U.S. events.

03/14/2024: Adam Lutostanski - The latest in smart money moves

The UK continues to flail as its economy tries to work through Brexit roadblocks, stubbornly high inflation and prices, and now the prospect of another shift in its political leadership. David Faller, SVP of Capital Markets, explains the red flags for investors. Plus: AI’s potential effect on global markets.

03/21/2024: David Faller - The UK struggles among international investments

Chicago’s commercial real estate market continues to see a revitalization in retail and resilience in industrial. Dan Barrins explains how downtown offices are adapting to remote work dynamics, prompting renovation of older spaces though initiatives like LaSalle Street Reimagined and others aimed at rejuvenating the urban landscape.

03/28/2024: Dan Barrins - Reimagining downtown Chicago

Some of Associated Bank's most well-respected financial leaders offer their analysis of current events in the financial world. You won't want to miss these conversations. From discussing local commercial real estate to assessing national and global economic trends to dissecting political implications on the banking industry – anything is fair game.