Archive - September 2018

It’s finally time! You’re getting close to taking a new path in life - but do you know where to begin? Retirement is an ideal time to declutter, as you may be downsizing or moving locations. Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri offers a few ways you can deep clean for retirement, so you aren’t left with a mess! Turn Big Tasks into Smaller Ones When beginning to downsize to a different home or clean out old tax returns, it is easy to get overwhelmed with the process. Try starting Read More

With your babies growing up, it’s never too soon to start teaching them the art of being fiscally responsible - but where do you start? According to the Council for Economic Education, only 17 U.S. states require high school students to take a personal finance class to graduate. Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri offers some great ideas on how you can begin teaching your child about financial literacy before they leave the nest. How does credit work? A lot of kids don’t know what Read More

Cyberbullying is not fun to talk about. With school started, technology and social media use will be on the rise. Talking about cyberbullying to make your child or children aware of the subject is a step in the right direction. What you may not know is that cyberbullying is any type of harassment, taunting, or threats made on different social media platforms. It is so common these days that sometimes it is unrecognizable. Kids may think the post is funny without thinking about their peer, resulting Read More

Back to school shopping can be dreadful. Trying to buy new school supplies for your children or yourself can be expensive. Luckily, these 5 savings tips might just be the key to school supply shopping success. Do a Closet and Supply Sweep Don’t be alarmed, but there may be school supplies lying around your house! Before rushing to the store to buy brand new school supplies, you may want to check in between your couch cushions and in desk drawers. By doing this, you may find school supplies Read More