Money Isn't Everything

About Money Isn't Everything

Who says banking must only be about the bucks? Money isn’t Everything, a show published monthly, focuses on the broader view of how banking integrates with and influences the lives of consumers and businesses. From financial health to the many unexpected places traditional banking is appearing, the show explores the fringes of change in the industry with early-stage startups, academics, journalists and creative fintech thinkers. It's hosted by Mary Wisniewski, Cornerstone's editor-at-large and long-time fintech reporter.

Publisher

Mary Wisniewski & Cornerstone Advisors

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Apr 2024

Latest episode

14 May 2026

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 May 2026

   The Gig-Work Economy Has a Banking Blind Spot

   Gig workers make up a major share of the U.S. workforce—but many still face volatile income, constant cash-flow pressure, and financial systems that weren’t built for them. Jay Millard, chief revenue officer at Ualett, joins Mary to discuss what banks and credit unions can learn from “some of the hardest-working people you will ever meet.” They also cover rising gas prices, the strain on gig workers, and where traditional underwriting falls short. Show notes: Ualett Subscribe to the M...

2. 

   16 Apr 2026

   Why Saving Isn’t Enough Anymore

   Financial advice hasn’t changed too much, but how people learn and build wealth has. Ronnie Green, CEO and co-founder of AlgoPear, talks about what’s different now in engaging younger consumers, how agentic AI is reshaping the space and where credit unions may be falling behind. Show notes: AlgoPear Subscribe to the Money Isn't Everything podcast here: https://qrco.de/bgfV82 Chapters [00:00] Intro [00:35] From Living in His Car to Starting Over [01:30] Learning How to In...

3. 

   12 Mar 2026

   'Busy Isn't Bold': The Banking Branding Problem

   Banks and fintech brands are missing opportunities to build real connections largely because of how they communicate. On the show today: Mary chats with Allison Netzer about the second edition of her book, “Think Like a Brand, Not a Bank." They explore what it takes for a brand to pop in a commoditized industry. Hint: jargon, complexity, and “busy” messaging aren’t the answer. Show Notes: Allison's Book: Think Like a Brand, Not a Bank 🔗 https://brandthnk.co/book/ Subscribe to the Money Isn’...

Who has been a guest on Money Isn't Everything

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Keith Armstrong
• Elizabeth Osborne
• Amy Loh

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 47 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Books guests

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