Archive - December 2016
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How to Shave Thousands off Your Mortgage
December 28, 2016
Categories: Mortgages, Personal Finances, Save Money
If the sound of savings makes your ears perk up, Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri has the perfect New Year’s resolution for you! As a homeowner, you have a unique opportunity to lessen your debt while also building home equity. As of October 2016, the median price for an existing home in the United States was $232,000. This being said, a potential monthly mortgage payment for this home value could be approximately $873.51 for the average new home owner. While homeownership is Read More
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Teaching Your Children the Meaning of Giving
December 22, 2016
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances
The holiday season is all about giving. Whether it’s through time, labor, or funds, philanthropy is the spirit of the season. This December, help your little ones understand the power of giving with these four lessons, courtesy of Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri: Help Yourself by Helping Others Did you know that every time you participate in “gift-giving behaviors,” your body releases positive chemicals in the brain? Referred to as a “Helper’s High,” Read More
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Winter Weather Preventions to Save Your Family Money
December 19, 2016
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Save Money
Winter doesn’t just bring the joy of the season, but the associated bills along with it. If you’ve found your pocketbook being stretched a little thin this time of year, you’re not alone. With the cost of utilities, food, and extra spending peaking throughout the winter months, it’s no wonder many go into debt around the holidays. See how you can avoid this common dilemma by taking these simple measures to save money around your home this season: Install a New Read More
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How-To Shop Online Safely
December 16, 2016
Categories: Cyber Security, Online Services
‘Tis the season - for shopping that is! With three of the largest days in retail behind us, statistics show that Americans are shopping online now more than ever. At Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri, we want to help protect your information while shopping online, and offer these simple tips to keep you safe: Never Use Public Wifi. While this can certainly be tempting at times, public wifi is often open to a variety of people. These individuals will have the Read More