Posted on January 7, 2019 | Categories: Budgeting, General, Mortgages, Personal Loans, Savings
You’ve made the decision that you are tired of renting and ready to step into the world of home ownership. Good for you! You may be wondering what your next steps should be in order to be financially prepared for this major investment. Here are some creative ways to ramp up your savings for this exciting adventure!
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Posted on January 7, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Retirement, Savings
Congratulations, after your roaring twenties, you have made it to the thriving thirties. Unfortunately, with another candle added to the cake comes another responsibility. People in their thirties have a very high amount of expenses from a house payment to the cost of little ones, which is why we wanted to offer the following solutions to saving.
Posted on January 7, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Savings
What’s the secret to having a large savings account? Spending less money is, of course, a simplified answer. But what does that look like in your daily life? We have gathered some out of the box tips that you may have not considered before. Get ready for ideas that will challenge your spending in a new way!
Posted on January 7, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, General, Savings
With winter at full force, heating bills will begin to skyrocket. The typical family spends an average of $2,200 per year on utilities, according to the Energy Department. To cut costs and crush your saving goals, Fairfax State Savings Bank offers some simple ways to save on your energy bill.
Posted on November 27, 2018
Categories: Cyber Security, General
We all know this one - use different passwords and switch them up periodically. While this is a helpful tip to avoid being hacked, there are some questions you may still have on cybersecurity. Luckily, Fairfax State Savings Bank offers a few answers to your existing questions.
Posted on November 27, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, General, Retirement, Savings
An IRA is an individual retirement account that is used as a tool for people to earn and earmark funds for retirement savings. Retirement may seem far away, but the earlier you start the save, the better off you’ll be! These accounts can hold more money than any other type of retirement account. You have flexibility when choosing investments and minimizing taxes, which means an IRA can play a huge role in how prepared you are for retirement. With that said, many people don’t fully...
Posted on November 27, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, General, Savings
We’ve all heard the tips about not eating out, cutting cable and canceling that gym membership you never use. However, that leaves us wondering what other crafty ways can we think of to save? Fairfax State Savings Bank offers a few creative ideas on how you can keep money in your wallet while on a budget.
Posted on November 27, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, General, Savings, Seasonal
Shopping for the holiday season can get pretty expensive - especially with gifts for the whole family and hosting traditional holiday parties. Luckily, this holiday season we are offering you 5 top-notch money saving hacks so you save more than you spend!
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.
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.”
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