Interest Rates 101: Understanding the Basics

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In these "interest"ing times that we are living in, interest rates play a major role in our day-to-day lives. In this episode, Drew chats with Jeff Stopko, president & CEO of AmeriServ Financial, Inc., on the topic. Who sets interest rates? What is considered when interest rates are set? What is the difference between an interest rate and an APY? What do interest rates affect? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this information-packed episode!
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https://www.ameriserv.com/
Credits:
An AmeriServ Financial, Inc. Production
Music by Rattlesnake, Millo, and Andrey Kalitkin
Hosted by Drew Thomas

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This podcast focuses on having valuable conversations on various topics related to banking and financial health. The podcast is grounded in having open conversations with professionals and experts, with the goal of helping to take some of the mystery out of financial and related topics; as learning about financial products and services can help you make more informed financial decisions. Please keep in mind that the information contained within this podcast, and any resources available for download from our website or other resources relating to Bank Chats is not intended, and should not be understood or interpreted to be, financial advice. The host, guests, and production staff of Bank Chats expressly recommend that you seek advice from a trusted financial professional before making financial decisions. The host of Bank Chats is not an attorney, accountant, or financial advisor, and the program is simply intended as one source of information. The podcast is not a substitute for a financial professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. AmeriServ Presents: Bank Chats is produced and distributed by AmeriServ Financial, Incorporated.

Chapters

1. Fast Fact (00:00:00)

2. Intro (00:00:25)

3. Meet Jeff Stopko (00:01:50)

4. Interest Rates and Deposits (00:02:24)

5. Interest Rate vs APY (00:07:43)

6. Simple vs Compound Interest (00:08:35)

7. Interest Rates and Loans (00:11:20)

8. Who is the Fed? (00:17:12)

9. What Is Considered When Setting an Interest Rate? (00:22:04)

10. What is Inflation? (00:23:00)

11. Higher vs Lower Interest Rates (00:26:20)

12. Interest Rates and the Homeownership (00:27:17)

13. Global Impact (00:34:52)

14. Wrap Up (00:38:18)

15. Disclaimer (00:40:14)

16. Final Thoughts (00:41:20)

17. Credits (00:41:44)