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Category: Community
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Why You Should Bank Local
Posted on April 13, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Community, General, Savings
You’ve heard big banks advertise their services all over the world, but most consumers don’t realize all of the benefits that come with banking local. When it comes to customer service, banking fees and ethical choices, banking local is the smart choice, and we’ll tell you why.
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How to Boost Your Curb Appeal On a Budget
Posted on March 21, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Community, Savings, Seasonal
There’s always that house in town that makes you stare a little longer. It’s either landscaped so beautifully that you can’t help but take in their attention to detail or it’s so terribly neglected with tacky lawn ornaments you can’t help but gawk. We hope that you are the former but if you are looking to spruce up your curb appeal while sticking to a reasonable budget, here’s what you can do.
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Why Choose a Local Bank?
Posted on February 26, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Community, General, Personal Finances, Savings
Whether in bustling cities or the rural Midwest, community banks improve lives in the communities they serve. This seems to be a popular notion across the nation, as can be seen by their large local support. According to the ICBA, community banks make up 96 percent of all banking institutions in the country. They are successful because they work and are a positive light in the community.
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7 Absolutely FREE Activities for the Kids
Posted on September 20, 2017
Categories: Community, Savings
Whether it’s during the summer or after school, keeping your children occupied takes a truly creative mind! This season, Fairfax State Savings Bank is excited to share some of our favorite and affordable activities for all of your little ones to enjoy!
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The Best Advice from Today’s Entrepreneurs
Posted on August 8, 2017
Categories: Budgeting, Community, Personal Finances
Sometimes finding the perfect idea for a new business can be easier said than done. Often you start by asking yourself a series of questions. Where is there a need? What can be created more efficiently? How can I solve a recurring problem? These are all great prompts to help you when looking for a concept your new business. To help inspire your next venture, Fairfax State Savings Bank would like to share some of our favorite quotes and advice from several of today’s most influential...
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How to Start a Garden without Splurging
Posted on May 3, 2017
Categories: Budgeting, Community, General, Savings
Sunshine, flowering blooms, and the smell of something new, planting season is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors and begin planting your summer garden. If you’re like most hobbyists, you find your plants each year at area greenhouses and nurseries searching for that perfect pop of color. This year, Fairfax State Savings Bank challenges you to try something different and save both time and money with these helpful gardening savings hacks:
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10 Ways to Shop Local
Posted on April 17, 2017
Categories: Business Banking, Community, Savings
A mouthwatering dish your grandmother made you, a leaf falling across the park, or one of the endless questions your preschooler has begun to ask you; the truth is great ideas can come from anywhere. If you have a concept you are itching to turn into a reality, there are some key components you’ll need to make it happen. At Fairfax State Savings Bank, we were founded upon our commitment to small and medium sized business, and we are thrilled to help you transform your inspiration into a...
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Teaching Your Children the Meaning of Giving
Posted on December 21, 2016
Categories: Budgeting, Community, Giving Back, Personal Finances
The holiday season is all about giving. Whether it’s through time, labor, or funds, philanthropy is the spirit of the season. This December, help your little one’s understand the power of giving with these four lessons, courtesy of Fairfax State Savings Bank:
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Community Banking: Why It’s a Wonderful Life
Posted on November 30, 2016
Categories: Community, Giving Back, Seasonal
As the seasons begin to change, and the holidays approach, our team at Fairfax State Savings Bank would like to share all the wonderful reasons we are grateful to be a community bank. Just like Mr. George Bailey, in the classic tale, It’s a Wonderful Life, we have found countless people and experiences that make our bank lucky to consider this community home: