BLOGS

Birds will tell you that building a nest is hard work – but the protection and security it provides make it worth it. Is your nest strong enough to protect you from future hardship? In honor of National Savings Day, Dahna Sanders, Senior Workplace Banking Representative with First Merchants Bank, has a few tips on how to tell if your savings account is ready to weather whatever storms life may bring.

Figuring out how to plan and pay for college can be a huge headache – especially when it comes to filling out paperwork like the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA is one of the most commonly utilized forms of student aid, and for many people, it’s a bit of a headache.

People spend a lot of time preparing for retirement – but what about the future? No one likes to think of getting sick or being in a situation where they need round-the-clock care; no one likes to think about what will happen when they are gone.

What do we mean when we talk about work-life balance? Often, companies use the phrase to refer to the delicate balancing act many working parents perform as they struggle to delineate “work time” and “family time.”

Is managing your 401(k) on the back burner? It may be time to turn up the heat on your retirement savings. In honor of National 401(k) Day, Jane Smith, Director of Retirement Plan Services with First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors, explains how to get the most out of your 401(k).