A Mother’s Worth

By: The Farmers Bank

As we celebrate Mother’s Day this coming Sunday, I am blessed to still have my 94 year old mother. She still lives at home, in fairly good health and...

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Teach Children to Save

By: The Farmers Bank

The American Bankers Association says that savvy savings can start at any age. That makes it our responsibility as adults to teach our children about money. How early should...

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Emergency!

By: The Farmers Bank

Question…Why would you keep $1,000 in a low-earning savings or checking account when you owe $2,000 on a credit card with a double-digit percentage interest rate? Is this a...

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New Study Finds Eating Out is Cheaper than Cooking at Home

By: The Farmers Bank

Recently while scanning the web, I saw an article by Jane Dornbusch that caught my eye. The article was titled “New Study Finds Eating Out is Cheaper than Cooking...

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The Many Uses of a Penny

By: The Farmers Bank

It’s raining as I leave the warmth of my car. I am rushing across the parking lot, when I see it…a wet, shiny penny! It crosses my mind to...

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Staycation: Fun Day Trip Ideas

By: The Farmers Bank

School is almost out! It’s time to start thinking about summer vacations, but money is going to be tight this summer. Not too sure what to tell the family...

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A Story of Forgiveness

By: The Farmers Bank

I wish I could take credit for this story but I heard it Sunday at church. It’s a story about forgiveness, a story of love. Whether the story is...

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Living by a Dump: Do I Really Need This Stuff?

By: The Farmers Bank

I attended a woman’s retreat not long ago and one of the speakers, (let’s call her Lucy, since that’s her name) asked a question I have pondered ever since....

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4 Tips to Stay Active While Searching for a New Job

By: The Farmers Bank

Sooner or later it happens to the best of us! Your employer calls you into his/her office and gives you the tragic news. The office is closing down, we...

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Car Buying Tips: How to Spot a Flood-Damaged Car

By: The Farmers Bank

Submitted by: Faye Now that you have cleaned up and improved your credit score, you are ready to purchase your new car! How exciting! I can just see you...

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