Don’t Stress: Here’s How to Avoid Holiday Overspending

Monday, 23 November 2015 by Mercer Savings Bank
The Christmas shopping season has been upon us for a while now.  We have yet to enjoy our turkey and pumpkin pie, and we are already being bombarded with advertisements telling us to get this and buy that.  Holiday shopping can be stressful, there is no doubt about it.  According to the Better Money Habits
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Winning! How to Keep Your Sanity this Black Friday

Tuesday, 17 November 2015 by Mercer Savings Bank
It’s here.  The Holiday shopping season has commenced.  Black Friday activists look forward to this season every year.  To them, Black Friday is a marvelous event where they can stay up all night shopping with friends and family, whilst drinking massive amounts of caffeine, whilst getting hyped up on adrenaline to find that deal of
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Renters, Grab the Tissues: Homeowners are building serious wealth (and you’re not)

Tuesday, 17 November 2015 by Mercer Savings Bank
I read it, and I hear it all the time.  Renting is at all-time highs.  Renting is the most popular choice amongst Gen Y.  Renting is the thing to do…or is it?  Guess what happens when there is tons of competition amongst renters?  It’s the simple law of supply and demand – prices are going
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Are You Ready to Buy a Home?

Monday, 02 November 2015 by Mercer Savings Bank
Your parents did it. Your friends are doing it. But how do you know if you’re ready to buy a home? The decision to become a homeowner is a personal one that must be based on your life situation and finances. Ask yourself these six questions to determine if you’re real estate-ready. 1. Can I
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