Why Mercer Savings Bank’s Online Banking is Better

Wednesday, 14 September 2016 by
Most of us use the internet on a daily basis for keeping in contact with friends and family, staying up-to-date on what’s happening around the world, or shopping for everything from groceries to cars. The internet can also be a fantastic tool for handling almost all of your banking needs. When you need to find
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3 Simple Ways to Pay Down College Debt

Wednesday, 27 July 2016 by
If you are a recent college graduate, congratulations! In addition to your shiny new degree, however, you may be facing repayment of your student loans. If so, you aren’t alone; getting an undergraduate or graduate degree is an expensive proposition. Tips for simplifying your payment process to reduce stress If you feel overwhelmed when you
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No Cash! No Problem! (when you have a debit card)

Wednesday, 29 June 2016 by
Picture this: It’s 9 PM on a Friday night at the beginning of a long holiday weekend, and you’re out with friends for a night on the town to celebrate the end of a stressful week. You’re feeling magnanimous and offer to pick up the tab, to your friends’ great delight. You reach for your
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Benefits Of A Debit Card

Wednesday, 22 June 2016 by
Debit cards are commonplace today, but they’re a relatively new tool in the banking industry. Although the very first debit card was used in the 1970s, the cards did not have widespread acceptance until the 1990s. It wasn’t until 1998 that the number of debit card transactions outnumbered the number of checks used for purchases.
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The Benefits of Online/Mobile Banking

Wednesday, 18 May 2016 by
If you are old enough to remember the days before online banking and mobile banking were available, you probably remember painstakingly writing out checks by hand to pay your bills and waiting until the end of the month to get your bank statement back, at which time you would have to devote a block of
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6 Tips to Raise Your Credit Score

Wednesday, 23 March 2016 by
There are many large purchases made in life that often require some type of financing. Whether it be buying a house or a car, it is imperative that you have a good to excellent credit score to secure the best loan rates possible. When you are able to obtain loans with extremely low interest rates,
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5 Things to Consider When Applying for Mortgages

Wednesday, 09 March 2016 by
Whether it’s your first time applying for a mortgage loan or your 5th, it is imperative that you take into consideration the five most important application factors. Here’s a close look at these factors and why they matter so much. Go with a reputable lender It’s very likely that purchasing a home will be the
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Understanding EMV: What It Is and Why You Need It

Wednesday, 02 March 2016 by
Europay, MasterCard, and Visa, also known as EMV, is a financial practice that has migrated from overseas. When it comes to understanding the importance of EMV, you must first understand the basics. Here’s a close look at EMV, its benefits, and why you should be taking advantage of it. Transactions are more secure when using
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Staging Your Home for a Spring Sale

Wednesday, 03 February 2016 by
With spring time and warmer weather right around the corner, it’s never been a better time to sell your home! Nicer weather means more buyers will be out and about looking at homes, so it’s important that you have your home staged correctly to ensure you secure a top-dollar selling price. If you’ve never staged
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Hot Tips to Sell Your Home During Cool Winter Months

Monday, 25 January 2016 by
It may not be your first impulse to list your home in winter, but life events can sometimes dictate timing on when moves must happen. Knowing how to best show off your home to its full advantage can pay even bigger dividends in the winter, when daylight hours run short, temperatures drop, and the usual
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