5 Benefits of Shopping Local this Holiday Season
Thursday, 24 August 2023
by Mercer Savings Bank
As you plan your holiday shopping, be sure to include trips to local stores. Discover five benefits of shopping locally over the holiday season in this blog from Mercer Savings Bank.
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A Comprehensive List of the Four Most Popular Types of IRAs
Tuesday, 10 December 2019
by Mercer Savings Bank
Deciphering retirement accounts can be overwhelming. We’ve broken down the four most popular types of IRAs, how to use them, and who they’re best for.
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How to Keep Your Home Safe While You’re on Vacation
Monday, 13 May 2019
by Mercer Savings Bank
Taking a trip soon? Be sure to vacation-proof your home before you go. Here are some tips on how to keep your home safe while you’re away. Keeping Your Home Safe While on Vacation Turn on some lights. A house sitting for days with no lights on may become a target for burglary. A light
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HELOC: What is it and How Does it Benefit Me?
Wednesday, 10 January 2018
by Mercer Savings Bank
When you need extra cash, you have many options for the source of funding. You could charge the expense on a credit card, take out a personal loan or access savings. If you are a homeowner, one option to consider is a home equity line of credit, or HELOC for short. What is a HELOC?
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How to Make Your Home the Ideal Gathering Place
Wednesday, 27 December 2017
by Mercer Savings Bank
What makes a house a hang-out spot? A lot of factors go into what makes a home welcoming. From the layout to the color scheme to the amount of throw pillows you have, there are many things you can do to make your home the gathering place. ___________________________________________________________ Looking to buy your first house? Don’t
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Easy Holiday Entertaining Ideas You’ll Love
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
by Mercer Savings Bank
We’re right in the thick of holiday season and all across the Mercer and Darke County area, families are coming together to celebrate Christmas and New Years. If your house is the gathering place this holiday season, keep these tips for holiday entertaining in mind to throw a party that will bring a little joy
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7 Ways Your Home Can Save You Money
Friday, 08 December 2017
by Mercer Savings Bank
Buying a home is a big investment, there’s no denying that. But it can also save you money along the way. By finding fun things to do at home and making a few small improvements to the house, you can give yourself a little more wiggle room in the budget. Try these seven tips for
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Can My Home Help Pay for My Child’s College?
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
by Mercer Savings Bank
When you’re looking for ways to help your child pay for college, don’t overlook one of your biggest assets: your house. Your home can help pay for your child’s college in two ways: a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit. Both are solid options for covering the cost of college. After
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Growing Family, Growing Home
Wednesday, 08 November 2017
by Mercer Savings Bank
You love your house. When you first moved in, it was the perfect fit for you. Not too big, not too small–just right. But now your family has grown and the house is starting to strain at the edges. So what do you do? Well, your two main options are moving to a larger house
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Can a Bad Credit Score Hurt Future Employment?
Wednesday, 04 October 2017
by Mercer Savings Bank
When looking for a new job, you know you need to have your resume up-to-date, applications completed, and be prepared for any interview questions that may come your way. But did you know that your credit score may actually affect how future employers see you? While it may not be the determining factor in your
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