According to the National Center for Education Statistics, approximately 20.4 million students planned to seek higher education in the United States in the fall of 2017. Whether your child is planning on attending college this year, the year after or sometime further in the future, our team at St. Johns Bank wants to help you make financially planning for your child’s education as easy as possible. Planning for Your Children’s Education Read on →

A new year has begun, and it’s the time for resolutions. For 2018, why not try something different? The team at St. Johns Bank wants to suggest setting a resolution to teach your little ones age-appropriate lessons about money—and we have some tips to help you do it! Teaching Personal Finance Habits That’ll Last a Lifetime First of all, it doesn’t matter if your child is 5 or 15, it’s never too early (or too late) to teach him or her important lessons about money. Read on →

We might be in the middle of the holiday season, but now is as good a time as any to sit back and reflect on how your year has been financially, especially now that the holiday shopping is mostly out of the way! Was your year not quite what you wanted it to be? Our team at St. Johns Bank wants you to know that better days can be ahead. Read on →

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Rules were made to be broken.” But sometimes rules are there for a reason—to help us succeed. The team at St. Johns Bank wants you to take a step back before the new year and take a look at whether you’re following the financial rules for success. The Golden Rules of Finance If you want to make 2018 the year where you finally start turning your financial life around, there are some financial rules you’re going to need to follow. Read on →

Did you know that around 30 percent of annual retail sales happen between Black Friday and Christmas, making this the season of shopping! The team at St. Johns Bank wants you to know that while Black Friday has its great own deals, there might be even more ways to save this year. The Gift of Holiday Savings Take advantage of even more savings on Black Friday with these tips: First, you want to make a plan. Read on →

Are you wondering what to get your child for Christmas? The team at St. Johns Bank wants you to consider possibly helping him or her open up a savings account—a gift that could literally last a lifetime. Many people who walk through our doors with children ask at what age they should open up a savings account for their children. Honestly, any age is a good age for a savings account. Read on →

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 67 percent of the people living in Missouri are homeowners. The team at St. Johns Bank wants you to know that when you are ready to be a part of the statistic, we are here to help welcome you home! Financial Tips for First-time Homebuyers While you might know how many rooms you need or where you want to look when it comes to house hunting, are you truly financially prepared for a new home? Read on →

Last year, total spending for Halloween was about $8.4 billion, with the average American spending approximately $82.93 on decorations, candy, costumes and more. 2017 is looking to be about the same, if not higher. Therefore, the team at St. Johns Bank wants to help give you some ideas on how to save money this year on Halloween! Halloween on a Budget For children, it’s all about the costume. By now, your child has probably mentioned who he or she wants to be this Halloween. Read on →

The team at St. Johns Bank wants to show you that no matter how much money you make, you can live a life of financial freedom. You just need to do what you can now and put the necessary steps into place in order to meet those financial goals you set for yourself. The Best Place to Invest Is in Yourself The first place to start when it comes to establishing your financial goals is to know where you’re starting from. Read on →

“When the weather outside is frightful”…who are we kidding? It’s still pretty warm outside for that song to be a good fit. But the team at St. Johns Bank wants you to know that even though the weather is still warm outside, that doesn’t mean you can’t start saving for the holidays. Instead of Christmas in July, start thinking “holiday savings in September.” Start Thinking Holiday Shopping While Santa is making his list, go ahead and start making yours! Read on →