Category: Personal Finance

Lower your down payment with a free home grant; apply now

Couple accepting keys to new home

Applications are now being accepted at Minster Bank for our Welcome Home Grants, which provide up to $5,000 in free money toward a down payment on a home. The available grant funds through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati can be used toward the down payment or closing costs on a new home you… Read more »

President/CEO Retires After 31 Years of Dedicated Service

Mark and Dale

In 1986, Ronald Reagan was President and gas was 93 cents to the gallon. What else was special about that year? CEO and President Mark Henschen began his career at Minster Bank. Henschen announces retirement On January 31, 2017, Mark locked up the bank one last time, signing off as retired after 31 years of… Read more »

4 Reasons to Use Wealth Management Services

Man working with wealth management services

What are wealth planning services? Simply put, wealth planning is the process of balancing and addressing these four objectives: security, a comfortable standard of living, the ability to provide for others and the ability to leave a legacy. It is more than an investment—it’s a multi-step process that clients go through as they make decisions… Read more »

How to Prepare for Tax Season

Young woman with red hair prepares taxes at home

It’s not exactly as highly anticipated as the holidays, beach-weather days or spring, but tax season still rolls around each year and often takes taxpayers by surprise. With a little preparation, however, you don’t have to be stressed about tax season. Get tips for getting ready for April 15 here. 5 Tips to Help You… Read more »

Are You Making These 6 Retirement Planning Mistakes?

Young couple plans for retirement

Planning for retirement can be exciting, anxiety-inducing and complicated. Sometimes even planning further than the weekend is impossible, so to plan your entire work-free retirement? That seems like a lot to handle. When you’re planning something this big, it makes sense that you’d stumble, get turned around and make mistakes once in a while. Below… Read more »

Get a Construction Loan or a Home Equity Line of Credit

Get a Construction Loan or a Home Equity Line of Credit

Build the home of your dreams with the help of these financial opportunities. It’s always been your dream not to simply buy a home where you can one day retire, but to build one from the ground up that is perfectly suited to your vision for how you want to spend your years. To achieve… Read more »

9 Expenses You Can Easily Cut from Your Life

Woman checks price tag in store to cut expenses

The easiest way to maximize your paycheck is by reducing your monthly costs. Wouldn’t it be nice to boost your savings and reduce your expenses – all while working with the income you already have? Here are nine practical ways to cut down on fees and expenses from your life. 9 Ways to Reduce Expenses… Read more »