Many retirees are faced with a big question: whether or not to downsize their homes. Before deciding to downsize, it’s important to consider the many positives and negatives that come with this lifestyle change. Keep reading for a few pros and cons we’ve compiled. Downsizing Pro: Saving Money Smaller homes typically have smaller mortgage payments,… Read more »
Amanda Anderson has been hired as the branch manager for the new Minster Bank Vandalia-Butler office. Scott Neth, Vice President Retail Banking, said Anderson will be joining commercial lenders Joel K. Bopp and Michelle Sherrill to help lead the bank’s efforts to grow Minster Bank’s presence for individuals and businesses in Montgomery County. In this… Read more »
Get expert tips and a look at Minster Bank with our new audio series, Minster Bank Community Voices. This week’s guest is Brenda Cavinder, branch manager at our Minster location. She’s also joined by customer Marge Meiring, who used the Welcome Home program to help her purchase her first home. Read more below or listen… Read more »
For as much as you focus on increasing revenue to maximize your profits as a small business owner, you should put an equal amount of attention on reducing your operating costs. Unchecked overhead can quickly add up and undermine the sales you’ve worked hard to make. Take time to evaluate your business costs, particularly in… Read more »
College loans seem like a boon for students seeking higher education, but all too often, they can become a burden. According to the nonprofit group American Student Assistance: • 56 percent of young adults suffer from near-constant worries about paying back their loans. • 61 percent are considering additional employment to manage their mounting student… Read more »
Emergencies happen to everyone, regardless of whether you have a steady income or are struggling to manage your finances. Unexpected expenses are just that – unplanned. Imagine if your car blew two tires tomorrow, or if you broke your ankle and had to go to the hospital. Would you be able to pay for these… Read more »
Sometimes it’s hard not to be tempted by the greener grass of a new home, especially if your home isn’t exactly how you want it to look or function. But the idea of putting your house on the market and leaving your beloved neighborhood behind breaks your heart. You’re at a real estate crossroads —… Read more »
Get expert tips and a behind-the-scenes look at Minster Bank with our new audio series, Minster Bank Community Voices. This week’s guest is Bryan Cenky, a wealth management advisor at our Troy location. Read more below or listen to the full podcast now. Q: What Do You Do at Minster Bank? A: I work… Read more »
Your smartphone camera does more than take selfies. It can also be used to snap pictures of paper checks for mobile deposit, a way of banking that’s growing in popularity in America. According to a Federal Reserve survey, 38 percent of U.S. banking consumers have made deposits with their smartphones, and that number is only… Read more »
It just makes sense that two local businesses that have been around, combined, for more than 150 years would partner together one day. That’s exactly what happened with Brown Industrial and Minster Bank. Read more about what Chris Brown, President of Brown Industrial, had to say about the relationship. Convenience and Service Chris and his… Read more »