Weddings, Name Changes, and Blended Finances
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
by Mercer Savings Bank
Wedding season is upon us. Last year, 35 percent of marriages occurred between June and September, according to a survey released by online wedding site TheKnot.com. The 2013 Real Weddings survey also revealed that couples are spending more than ever on their nuptials. The average cost of a wedding (including the engagement ring but excluding the honeymoon)
- Published in News & Events
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Need a Loan? Now’s the Time to Hit Up Small Banks
Monday, 19 May 2014
by Mercer Savings Bank
If small businesses are the motor of the economy, small banks are providing much of the gas. According to Inc.com, in March, small bank lending to small businesses went up, as loans from big banks and alternative lenders dipped. This is good news for entrepreneurs still trying to dig out from the recession, or looking for cash to
- Published in First-Time Homebuyer
Five Tips for Safe Online Banking
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
by Mercer Savings Bank
1. Monitor your accounts regularly. Check your accounts regularly to make sure all transactions posted are ones you authorized. Report any fraudulent or suspicious activity to your bank. Get into the habit of monitoring your accounts every few days and always after you’ve done any type of online shopping. You will want to make sure your account was
- Published in Identity Theft Alerts
Debit Cards vs. Credit Cards
Tuesday, 06 May 2014
by Mercer Savings Bank
Today, you have many options when deciding how to best manage your finances: cash, credit, debit…or perhaps a combination thereof. While we talk a lot about the benefits and security associated with using debit cards to manage your day-to-day spending, we’re aware that debit isn’t the only plastic in town. Let’s explore some of the
- Published in News & Events
