Caryn Levey

August 2025

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

Businesses are showing signs of resilience after a rocky start to the year, says Danny Salazar of Associated Bank. Despite tariff shocks and labor challenges, confidence and earnings are rebounding as owners adapt and prepare for more economic shifts ahead. 

08/08/2025: Danny Salazar - Business Trends, Tariffs and What’s Ahead for Q3

Angie Kappel unpacks CPI data, noting tariffs are already raising import prices and sharing her outlook for the year ahead. Fed rate cuts are likely, though political pressure on its independence worries markets. Cheaper borrowing could spur growth, yet the dollar stays weak as investors eye other currencies.

 

08/14/2025: Angie Kappel - Inflation, Tariffs & the Fed: Market Crosscurrents Ahead

Residential Loan Officer Kim Adams reports that the sluggish residential real estate business is beginning to pick up, as mortgage rates drop to their lowest in 10 months. Now might be a good time for potential homebuyers to restart a conversation with their lender; Kim offers a to-do checklist for those thinking of getting back into the market.

08/21/2025: Kim Adams - Some light at the end of the homebuying tunnel

SVP/Private Banking Group Manager Caryn Levey explores the potential Fed rate cut and its impact on mortgages, loans and debt. She shares refinancing advice, urges careful attention to credit scores and reports, and takes a look at HELOCs, credit cards, personal loans and student loans to help consumers prepare for shifting rates and policies.

08/28/2025: Caryn Levey - What Potential Fed Rate Cuts Means for Consumers

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.