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 →

The team at St. Johns Bank doesn’t want you to live a life where you feel as though debt is the answer. Instead, our team wants to help you live a life that includes financial freedom! Therefore, the time is now to find your way out of debt - and stay out once and for all! Face the Problem! What is it that Mark Twain says? “Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt. Read on →

The team at St. Johns Bank wants you to remember that while you might be excited about the kids going back to school soon, you should still be focused on remaining on budget when shopping for school supplies, especially if he or she is headed off to college. Focus on Savings This School Year Do you have a child going to college? Then it might be time to start looking at places like Amazon and eBay when it comes to purchasing used textbooks for the fall semester. Read on →

The team at St. Johns Bank understands that you might still be trying to replenish your bank account after taking a much-needed summer vacation. However, it’s time to talk about going back to school again. Fortunately, there are many ways you can save on back-to-school items. School Is (Almost) Back in Session The following are tips to help you save money when buying back-to-school basics. First, go around the house and see what you already have from last year. Read on →

The team at St. Johns Bank understands how stressful it can be when the time comes to purchase a new (or new-to-you) car. To help ease some of the burden and make the car shopping experience more enjoyable, we have some tips on how to decide whether new or used is the way to go when purchasing a vehicle. New vs. Used The following are things to think about when deciding between a new or used vehicle. Read on →

The team at St. Johns Bank wants to help remind you that the summer months are a great time to teach your children the value of a dollar and how to learn and be responsible with money. Read on for a look at how your child can earn some extra money this summer. Time to Earn Their Own Money Has your child reached the age where it’s time to start earning money to pay for the “extras” he or she wants in life, like new toys, clothes, apps for smartphone and so on? Read on →