Coin & Coffee Blog
9/24/2018
09/27/2018
Here Comes The Bride: Wedding Planning Wisdom
Meet Sidney, teller.
We caught up with Sidney before she walked down the aisle for her fall wedding. She shared insights from managing the guest list to determing where to splurge verses thrift. She also emphasized the importance of surrounding yourself with friends and family who will offer support when you are feeling the pressure.
Watch now and learn why she turned a Christmas Savings Club Account into her Wedding Savings Account. Plus, discover what Sidney is anticipating most about this special day.
10/24/2018
6 Insider Tips for Honeymoon Planning
The honeymoon dates back to the 16th century. The tradition can still be a valuable experience today. Lawrenceburg Branch Manager, Jody Allee, and her husband, Dane, were married in August. They hopped a plane the next morning to the Bahamas for an experience of a lifetime. A highlight included an excursion to Exumas where they snorkeled, fed sting rays, swam with pigs, watched sharks, and feasted on conch salad.
Jody shared her insider tips for planning a great honeymoon getaway without going in debt. GET TIPS NOW.
11/28/2018
Ditch Holiday Stress and Embrace Your Inner Elf
’Tis the season for good cheer, but being inundated with messages to buy more, give more, and do more can quickly turn cheer to stress. This holiday, ditch the expectations and embrace your inner elf.
Get the kids involved and discuss what traditions and activities are most valued. Decide how to best manage expectations, stress, and resist the urge to compare what you do (or get) with others. Consider how traditions, like gift giving, can be used to make a positive impact. Here are three ways one Christmas present can be a gift to more than just the recipient. LEARN HOW NOW.
12/12/2018
3 Strategies to Save Early and Beat Old Man Time to Retirement
Knowing how to start savings those pennies may seem overwhelming, but here are a few simple steps to get you started. START YOUR RETIREMENT PLANNING HERE.
1/9/2019
The Retirement Home Stretch
"Your retirement is tomorrow. Life goes on that quickly, so the better you are prepared, the sooner you can," Rebecca Scherer, recent Friendship State Bank retiree.
We caught up with Rebecca and chatted with her before she officially retired. She was generous in sharing what she is most looking forward to on the journey ahead and the steps she took that made retiring realistic.
Watch now for her great advice about reaching retirement - whether you are a few years away or a few decades.
1/31/2019
4 Easy Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early and Save
The desire to own our homes free and clear is financially healthy. Many benefits arise when paying a mortgage off early. Paying off a mortgage early lowers your monthly expenses, gives you more cash equity if you decide to sell, and saves you money.
And while paying off your mortgage early may seem like a daunting task; it is more realistic than you think with just a little discipline.
Check out these simple tips for paying off your mortgage early.
2/6/2019
Thinking Outside the Heart-Shaped Chocolate Box
The average consumer will spend $143.56 on Valentine’s Day according to the National Retail Federation. That doesn’t include the $5.50 average spent on pets. And while your loved one is worth every penny, we wondered if there were more meaningful ways to express love without the added expense.
Jewelry, chocolate and flowers are always top sellers. Interestingly, few of these items made the list of gifts that made a lasting impression on Friendship State Bank and Friendship Insurance employees. Click here to read what did make the list.
2/8/2019
Know someone who could use a little extra coin for college? We would like to help. 2019 applications for the Wilke S. and James W. Lemon Scholarship are now available. The Friendship State Bank will award nine- $1000 scholarships to local high school seniors again this year.
Check out this video on the application proccess and how to get your application noticed.