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Category: General
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Relationships & Money: What Your Conflict Strategy Says About Your Finances
Posted on May 22, 2018
Categories: General, Personal Finances
“I think what makes people fascinating is conflict, it’s the drama, it’s the human condition. Nobody wants to watch perfection” (Nicholas Cage). If you’re human, you experience some degree of conflict daily. With the American expenditures averaging $157 per day, the purchase decisions you make every day are impacted by how you manage conflict. Understanding your conflict-resolution style can not only help you better understand and improve your financial obstacles,...
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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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True or False: Catch Me if You Can
Posted on November 2, 2016
Categories: Commercial Financing, General
Starting in 1963, Frank Abagnale began his criminal career. Made famous from the film, Catch Me if You Can, this mastermind of forgery made a name for himself at a young age by impersonating pilots, lawyers, and doctors. Throughout these impersonations, Frank found new and inventive ways to defraud the United States and at least eight other countries. When he was captured at age 21, he had defrauded multiple nations upwards of $1.3 million dollars. After serving five years of his twelve...
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The Most Common Phishing Scams and How to Avoid Them
Posted on September 22, 2016
Categories: Cyber Security, General
Phishing is a common term for the unfortunate schemes hackers and online criminals use to lure users into giving their personal information. Typically disguised as familiar online activity, these scam artists have cleverly found several distinctive ways to attempt to trick YOU into handing over your private details. Be on the lookout for these common phishing scams next time you’re roaming the web!
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Start a New Business in 5 Easy Steps
Posted on July 27, 2016
Categories: Commercial Financing, General
Getting your business off the ground isn’t always as easy as it seems. With a laundry list of to-do items, it can be hard to prioritize which needs have to come first. Luckily, Fairfax State Savings Bank is here to help! By following these key stepping stones, we’ll help you get on the path to success with your new business venture.
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10 Things Successful People Do
Posted on July 20, 2016
Categories: Budgeting, General, Personal Finances, Retirement, Savings
Ever wonder how Mark Zuckerberg or Richard Branson got where they are today? Success doesn’t come easy, but it grows where it is watered. At Fairfax State Savings Bank, we want to help you climb into success with these simple tactics! Learn how to begin your journey to the top with these 10 key actions:
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The DO’s and DON’TS of Debit and Credit Cards
Posted on June 29, 2016
Categories: General, Personal Finances
This week we are excited to dive into the Do’s and Don’ts of Credit and Debit cards! Offering two very similar, but uniquely different services for your financial needs, these cards can help you to reign in your finances and grow your credit score when used properly. Learn all about these tips and tricks courtesy of Fairfax State Savings Bank.
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10 Must-Try Tips for Every Spring Cleaner
Posted on June 8, 2016
Categories: Budgeting, General
You’ve decluttered your closets, rearranged the furniture, and thrown open the windows, and yet – you know your spring cleaning can go even deeper. With just a couple of simple tools you already have around your house, you can take your cleaning to the next level. Get your spring cleaning on with these easy hacks courtesy of Fairfax State Savings Bank.
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7 Tips to Decrease Your Gardening Costs this Season
Posted on May 18, 2016
Categories: Community, General, Personal Finances
Gardening season is upon us! Whether you’ve been gardening for decades or are flexing your green thumbs for the first time, save some green as you grow it this spring with these helpful tips from Fairfax State Savings Bank:
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Completing Spring Renovations with a Home Equity Line of Credit
Posted on April 27, 2016
Categories: General, Mortgages, Personal Finances
With warm weather approaching spring is the ideal time to shake off the dust and get your house back into shape! Get started on your next home renovation with a strategic Home Equity Line of Credit from Fairfax State Savings Bank. Our custom financing allows you withdraw only the funds you need along the course of your future project. Inspiration can be found everywhere when updating common areas such as the kitchen, bathrooms, basement, or outdoor living area. See what these average home...