Posted on October 18, 2018 | Categories: Budgeting, General, Personal Finances, Savings, Seasonal
The holidays are among us, but have you put together a savings plan? With all of the expenses hitting you at once, it’s important to have a plan of action. With the below tips and tricks, we believe you can keep your holiday shopping merry and bright.
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Posted on October 18, 2018
Categories: Cyber Security, General
The first step in protecting yourself from identity theft is understanding what identity theft actually is. It’s defined as “the illegal use of someone else’s personal information usually in order to obtain money or credit.”
Posted on October 18, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, General, Personal Finances, Savings
Finding different ways to save can be tough, however, we want to encourage you to stay on track and jumpstart your finances. With these fun money challenges, you can push yourself to become the savvy saver we know you can be!
Posted on October 18, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, General, Retirement, Savings
When you are in the early stage of your career, there’s usually lots of bills that add up. Things such as rent, student loans or car insurance can truly wipe out your bank account. We want to make sure you avoid excess financial stress, which is why we’re offering four simple strategies on how to start saving early for retirement.
Posted on September 18, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, General, Retirement, Savings
Asking yourself how much money you need in order to enjoy a comfortable retirement is difficult. Although it may be a challenge to figure out how much money you’ll need, a true monetary amount is different for everyone. It depends on factors such as where you’ll live, how healthy you are, and what you want to achieve in retirement. For example: travel or try exciting, new adventures. Ultimately, it depends on your lifestyle. But, here are some general guidelines to help you refine...
Posted on September 18, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, General, Personal Finances, Savings
It is never too early to start teaching your children about money management. Research has shown that there has been a decrease in understanding finances and how to manage money in America’s youth. Teaching your children how to manage their money leads them to becoming financially responsible adults. Below are 5 money management tips you can use to teach financial literacy in your home.
Posted on September 18, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, General, Savings
It’s not surprising to hear that your grandparents and parents were frugal when it comes to money. However, that leads us to ask, “How did they get so good at saving?” We’ve gone and found some of the best old school savings methods that are still guaranteed to help you with your funds. Enjoy!
Posted on September 18, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Savings
If you’re looking to buy a house, having a larger down payment will offer you a lot less financial stress in the long run. However, in order to put a larger sum of money down, you will need to take the right steps to save. Follow these 5 steps and you will be on your way to being a first-time home owner!
Posted on August 20, 2018
Categories: Cyber Security, General
Over the years, cyber hacking has been on the rise - nearly doubling from 2016 to 2017. Out of all of those attacks, 93% of all breaches in 2017 could have been avoided with simple cyber hygiene practices according to Online Trust Alliance. That’s why we’ve decided to give you some updates on the latest cyber security practices!
Posted on August 20, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, Financial Education, General, Personal Finances, Personal Loans, Savings
You only want the best for your child - but how much is the best? Figuring out the amount of money to begin putting away for your child’s tuition can be tough. Yes, they will be able to contribute, but it doesn’t hurt to help your baby get the educational future they deserve. That’s why Fairfax State Savings Bank offers some insight on what funds you should begin putting towards your child’s education today!
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