Category: Personal Finance

Everything You Need to Know About Smart Home Devices

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Smart home devices offer convenience and connectivity. You can play a song, turn off the lights and even order groceries with just your voice.  However, with an ever-growing selection of smart home devices on the market, it can be tough to know where to start. Here are four factors to consider before you commit to… Read more »

Simple Tips to Save Even More Money

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Small changes you implement into your daily life can make a big impression on your financial health. If you’re looking for ways to save money every day without committing to a major financial overhaul, consider the following money-saving tips. Take a Closer Look at Your Spending Habits Before you start saving, it’s a good idea… Read more »

Help Your Child Stay Safe Online With These Social Media Tips for Parents

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Parenting comes with all sorts of challenges, and in today’s world, social media is an added concern. Social media offers an opportunity to connect and share with others, but it can also expose your child to bullying, negativity and potentially dangerous individuals.  The following tips will help you and your child safely navigate the world… Read more »

Drive Safely This Autumn With These Car Care Tips

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We all know the importance of routine car maintenance, but don’t forget about seasonal car care. As summer starts to slip into fall, here are some simple ways to make sure your vehicle stays in perfect health. Check Your Tires With wet leaves littering the road and the threat of snow around the corner, keeping… Read more »

Give Your Patio Furniture a New Lease on Life With These Tips

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Upgrading your home is one of the biggest financial investments, and you want it to look good on the inside and the outside.  However, it’s a sad truth of life that even the most beloved furniture will eventually begin to show its age. This is doubly true for patio furniture, which is exposed to the… Read more »

Scholarship Winner Turns Lifetime Minster Bank Customer

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It has been a few years since New Bremen graduate Jennifer Moore Hirschfeld earned a Minster Bank Scholarship, but Hirschfeld continues to use Minster Bank’s financial services. Read on as Hirschfeld reflects on winning that scholarship, where she’s come since and why she continues to be a Minster Bank customer. Awarded the Minster Bank Scholarship… Read more »

Four Signs of Undetected Water Damage

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With summer underway, it’s important to be prepared for storms as well as signs of potential water damage to your house. A failing sump pump or poor drainage can be two causes; leaky pipes are another. To avoid undetected water damaging your dwelling place, keep your eyes peeled for these signs of concealed water damage… Read more »