6 Credit Myths That Refuse to Die
Monday, 23 June 2014
by Mercer Savings Bank
When it comes to maintaining healthy credit, what you don’t know can actually hurt you. Here are 6 credit myths that refuse to die: Myth #1: Closing an old credit card will cause your score to go down because you lose the value of the age of the card in your credit scores. Fact: Your
- Published in News & Events
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4 Actions Every Homeowner Should Take Right Now
Monday, 16 June 2014
by Mercer Savings Bank
What makes something worth the time and the money? When it comes to your home, it’s all about long-term benefits. These four actions will save you tons of time and money down the road! Plant Trees If you have a yard that can handle it, planting a few trees on your property will go a
- Published in First-Time Homebuyer, News & Events
ICBA and Mercer Savings Bank Provide Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Monday, 09 June 2014
by Mercer Savings Bank
Community bankers serve as an excellent resource for consumers looking to purchase a home and plan for a mortgage With the summer real estate season upon us, many Americans are considering purchasing a home over the next few months. The total mortgage originations market is estimated to be around $1 trillion in 2014. With that
- Published in First-Time Homebuyer
New Twist on “IRS” Tax Scams
Tuesday, 03 June 2014
by Mercer Savings Bank
Authorities in Connecticut have sent a nation-wide alert to warn consumers about a new flavor of the old “you owe taxes” scam. Police are investigating a consumer complaint that a man identifying himself as “IRS Special Agent Adam Spencer” called a victim stating that the victim owed $7,500.00 in back taxes from 2012. The caller
- Published in Taxes
