Category: Wealth Management

Changing Your Investment Strategy as You Age

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Whether you’ve recently graduated from college or are winding down from a long career, it’s important to choose the proper investment strategy for your age. With the right approach, you can put your money to work effectively and enjoy greater peace of mind as you draw near to retirement. Basics of Asset Allocation and Diversification… Read more »

Community Voices: How to Invest During 2020

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In our Minster Bank Community Voices podcast series, we’re giving you expert advice and tips from the professionals inside our organization.  Today, we hear from Steve Eiting, a wealth management advisor at Minster Bank with more than 20 years of industry experience, on what you should be thinking about for investing in 2020.  Listen to… Read more »

Don’t Let Emotions Get in the Way of Your Investment Decisions

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The investment landscape can be volatile and difficult to understand, but investing is a phenomenal way to add to your financial portfolio. The one thing it isn’t, though, is sentimental.  That’s why factoring emotions into the way you manage your investments puts you at high risk for making poor decisions and racking up losses. Instead,… Read more »

Save for Your Future by Investing for Life’s Milestones

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No matter what your plans are for your life, you don’t want money to get in the way of achieving your goals.  As such, you may want to consider investing your money during each stage of your life to make your aspirations are more attainable — — and if you need help along the way,… Read more »

The Pros and Cons of Downsizing When You Retire

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 »

5 Tips to Avoid Getting Trapped in College Loan Debt

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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 »

Minster Bank Community Voices: David Oliver

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Minster Bank Community Voices is a new audio series that takes you behind the scenes of our organization. You’ll hear firsthand stories from the people who make Minster Bank great. This week’s guest is David Oliver, wealth management advisor at our Minster location.  Q: How did you get started at Minster Bank? A: When I… Read more »