December 2025 Newsletter

T. Rowe Price's Parents, Kids, & Money Survey found that parents who discussed financial topics with their kids were more likely (61% vs 41%) to have kids who say they are smart about money. Click here for a list of recommended book titles to inspire children of all ages to become educated money managers.

Although born in Long Island, New York, and a diehard New York Mets, New York Jets and New York Knicks fan – Jason Tapley is firmly rooted in the Space Coast.  A Brevard County resident for 40 years and a commercial banking officer with Marine Bank, he helps small businesses grow which contributes to the local economy.  Learn more about Jason.

Team Marine kicked off the holiday season at several festive events this past weekend. Visit our Facebook or LinkedIn pages to view photos from the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce's Light Up Night Celebration, Vero Beach Christmas Parade, and Fort Pierce's Sights & Sounds on Second Festival and Parade.

December 11th is National App Day which recognizes the impact apps make on our lives. Marine Bank offers several user-friendly apps to make your banking easier and more convenient.  

• Our Mobile Banking app is highly rated and allows you to check balances, transfer funds, pay bills, deposit checks and more.   
• Our Mobile Mortgage app is designed to simplify the home buying process including enabling you to apply and get pre-qualified for your mortgage online, compare loan programs, and more.  
• Our Cash Management app makes it even easier for businesses to view balance transactions, deposit single or multiple checks, approve payments and much more.  
• Our MyCompass Budgeting app helps you make the most of your money by helping you create and stick to a budget and much more.  
• And lastly, Google Pay and Apple Pay allow you to make purchases with your cash and cards safely at home with a more secure and convenient way to pay.

It’s not the size of the gift that matters, but the size of the heart that gives it. 

So, in this magical season of gift giving, give generously, receive graciously, 

and celebrate the gifts of friendship and family.

Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year!

Marine Bank will be closing at 2 pm on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th and will be closed all day on Christmas, Thursday, December 25th.

We will be open regular hours on New Years Eve, Wednesday, January 31st and closed on New Years Day, Thursday, January 1st.

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