Build Your Personal Brand and Make More Money
Monday, 28 September 2015 by Mercer Savings Bank
What does it take? I find I ask myself this question a lot. What does it take to have a house like that? What does it take to have a car like that? What does it take to go on a vacation like that? The eternal battle of questioning goes on and on… Are you
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Who Knew Retail Stores Were Such Shysters?
Monday, 21 September 2015 by Mercer Savings Bank
Money, money, money. I often wonder how many times I hear that word on a daily basis. Money is what makes this world go ‘round, and like any other business out there, retail stores exist to take your money. You go in, you shop, you spend money, and everyone walks out happy. But, what you
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Marriage and Money: How to Make It Work
Monday, 14 September 2015 by Mercer Savings Bank
So, you finally move out of your parents’ house, cut ties, and start out on this journey called life. You quickly realize that life isn’t always so easy – especially when it comes to money. Let’s be honest, money problems can be stressful enough when you’re riding solo, but add your husband/wife into the picture
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The Compound Effect And How It Can Change Your Life
Wednesday, 09 September 2015 by Mercer Savings Bank
Instant gratification. We are all guilty of it, (possibly some more than others) and that’s okay because the instantaneous world that we live in can benefit us quite a bit in the right settings. But when it comes to our financial lives, we need to learn to leave those feelings of instant gratification aside. Learning
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Start Doing These Things and Save Your Money
Monday, 24 August 2015 by Mercer Savings Bank
Do you find yourself sitting at home in front of your TV on the weekends because you feel you don’t have the money to buy yourself a good time? Well, you’re not alone. Finding activities that you can do without spending money may seem impossible, but actually it can be quite easy. Start thinking about
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Living Below Your Means?
Monday, 17 August 2015 by Mercer Savings Bank
Let’s talk about good changes. Those changes that come when you start living below your means. Living above your means is something that people do every day. But, the enjoyment of getting new things when you can’t afford them can drive your credit card balance up in no time. On top of that, the immediate
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Kids and Cash – Tips for Managing the Piggy Bank
Monday, 10 August 2015 by Mercer Savings Bank
As a parent, you are the biggest influence on the way your kids will manage money, but talking to them about personal finances can be tough. Just remember that there are daily opportunities to help your children understand best practices when it comes to managing their money. Keep an eye out for teachable moments on
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I’m a Millennial. Here Are 5 Money Tips I’ll actually Use
Monday, 03 August 2015 by Mercer Savings Bank
As a millennial, I’ve never felt like the majority of financial advice circulating in articles and books speaks to me. I find it’s often written by people coming from an entirely different generation. They graduated with student loans that were much lower than those people in my generation are struggling with and bought cars and
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Happy Mid-Year: Revisiting Your Financial Goals with a New Year’s Do-Over
Monday, 06 July 2015 by Mercer Savings Bank
2015 is now halfway over. Where did the time go? Though July may feel like it got here quicker than usual, now is the perfect time to revisit those financial goals and resolutions you made way back in January – use this moment to evaluate the progress you’ve made with your money and make any
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Why You Should Build Your Savings before Paying Off Debt
Monday, 29 June 2015 by Mercer Savings Bank
So many people who are in debt try – and repeatedly fail – to get out of it. They might beat themselves up for being “weak” or utterly incapable of mastering their finances. In truth, they’re neither weak nor incapable. They’re probably just going at it in the wrong way. Simply resolving to get out of
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