Make These 4 New Year’s Resolutions For Better Financial Wellness
Thursday, 01 December 2022 by Mercer Savings Bank
At the beginning of a new year, many people think about resolutions for their personal health and fitness. But is your bank account just as healthy? We’ve selected our top four financial wellness resolutions to try this year. They’re the ones you’ll want to keep doing all year round! Financial Resolution #1: Pay Yourself First
- Published in Saving Tips
How to and Why You Should Invest in an IRA
Monday, 28 November 2022 by Mercer Savings Bank
If you’re working, it’s likely your company offers an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or 401(k) as a benefit. Even if you don’t expect to retire for decades, it’s important to start planning early to ensure you have enough saved up. Learn more about IRAs, including why, when, and how to get started, in this article.
- Published in Saving Tips
3 Reasons Why a Mortgage Payment is Better Than Rent
Thursday, 16 June 2022 by Mercer Savings Bank
Which is better: a mortgage payment or a rent payment? Depending on who you ask, some say it’s a waste of money to rent when you could buy. Others insist it’s cheaper to make rent payments than mortgage payments in the long run. While both options have pros and cons, there are three major benefits
- Published in First-Time Homebuyer, Mortgages
How to Know if You Can Afford a Home
Tuesday, 26 April 2022 by Mercer Savings Bank
We’re heading into prime house-buying time. Be sure to keep these additional costs and considerations in mind
- Published in First-Time Homebuyer
9 Bank-Related Scams to Avoid
Thursday, 21 October 2021 by Mercer Savings Bank
Financial scams are on the rise. How vulnerable are you?
- Published in Online Safety
Giving Mission Spotlight: Southern Mercer County Joint Ambulance District
Thursday, 01 July 2021 by Mercer Savings Bank
This month’s recipient of the Mercer Savings Bank Giving Mission donation is Southern Mercer County Joint Ambulance District.
- Published in Giving Mission
Giving Mission Spotlight: Deputy Mark Heinl Foundation
Tuesday, 01 June 2021 by Mercer Savings Bank
This month’s recipient of the Mercer Savings Bank Giving Mission donation is the Deputy Mark Heinl Foundation
- Published in Giving Mission
Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask
Thursday, 06 May 2021 by Mercer Savings Bank
So you’ve found the perfect first home. Congratulations! But before you start dreaming about where you’ll put the grill and plant the daffodils, it’s important to ensure that you have your finances in order to make such a large purchase. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you probably have a lot of questions about the mortgage
- Published in First-Time Homebuyer, Mortgages
Giving Mission Spotlight: Main Street Greenville
Friday, 30 April 2021 by Mercer Savings Bank
This month’s recipient of the Mercer Savings Bank Giving Mission donation is Main Street Greenville.
- Published in Giving Mission
Giving Mission Spotlight: Grace Resurrection Community Center
Friday, 01 May 2020 by Mercer Savings Bank
Mercer Savings Bank is proud to support Grace Resurrection Community Center, our May Giving Mission donation recipient. See how this organization helps support local families in need.
- Published in Giving Mission