The team at St. Johns Bank wants you to have a fantastic summer, and why not do so by creating a magical oasis right in your own backyard? Find out how to build a landscape your neighbors will envy—and stay within budget! Enjoy Your Home this Summer They say staycations are the new vacations this year. Are you ready to enjoy spending more time at home? Why not increase your home’s value by improving upon your home’s curb appeal, as well as creating a backyard that makes you not want to leave? Read on →

The team at St. Johns Bank did a lot of thinking when everyone took advantage of the May 4th saying, “May the FOURTH be with you!” And we came to the conclusion that there are a lot of things that Star Wars can teach you, especially when it comes to finances. Are You a Financial Jedi? For example, the first of the Star Wars series taught you the value behind the purchasing of a used car. Read on →

While Earth Day has come and gone, our team at St. Johns Bank wants you to realize that doesn’t mean we should stop taking action that benefits our environment—especially when doing so can even help us save money, too! Feel Good About Saving Money and the Environment at the Same Time First stop: the grocery store. How many of you are guilty of racking up a number of plastic bags every time you go to the grocery store—or any retail shop for that matter? Read on →

While some people might view spring-cleaning as a “to-do” item they just want to put off and put off until they can’t anymore, our team at St. Johns Bank wants you to be the person who can see the hidden treasure that can be found if you complete spring-cleaning the right way. The way that brings in a whole lot of savings! Cash In on Your Clutter The first step in cleaning out the clutter and finding the hidden treasure is to go through every single room in your home with a fine-tooth comb. Read on →

Our team at St. Johns Bank wants to help you take a step back and focus on your financial future. Therefore, in this moment, stop. Take a breath and use this time to take a moment to put everything back into focus—from your professional life to personal life to what direction you see your finances going in the future. Focus. Focus. Focus. Spring is a great time to take a break and reevaluate everything going on so far in the year. Read on →

Attention soon-to-be college graduates—before you head out into the corporate world, St. Johns Bank knows you might want to travel a bit. But how? Making Travel Affordable Before you think this idea to travel is crazy (and unaffordable), here are some ways to make this very possible. First, consider moving home for a little while after college. This helps you save on food and rent, even if your parents charge you a little. Read on →

It may be the start of spring, but at St. Johns Bank, we want to help you be financially better off this summer, starting now! Summer Fun No one wants to spend the summer cooped up inside all the time with nothing to do. At the same time, who has enough money to just do whatever you want every day of summer? Chances are, no one. But there’s an easy solution. Read on →

February is American Heart Month. When you think about your heart health, you probably immediately think of eating healthy and exercising. But there’s one aspect you’re missing—money. When you stress about money, your heart stresses right with you. Therefore, it’s important to combat financial stress to keep your heart healthy for years to come. Overcome Financial Stress First, identify where your financial stress is coming from. Is it that you don’t have money set aside in case an emergency occurs? Read on →

As you’re working through filing your taxes, you’re probably dreaming of everything you want to do with your refund money, like take a vacation or buy a new car. But what do you think would be the wisest investment for your tax refund? Money, Money, Money—Mooooney! Before you go spending your entire tax refund check, hold your horses. There may be a better (and wiser) way to use your refund. Read on →

Sure, you might be on the right track now. But come March, will you be able to say you’re still on the path to achieve your resolutions? Use these tips to help keep you on track for your financial goals. Stay Strong in Your Finances Don’t make 2017 like every other year. Instead of making resolutions just to break them, set your sights on the prize, which is a better financial future. Read on →