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Most Common Money Mistakes to Avoid This Summer
Posted on July 6, 2022
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Loans, Savings, Seasonal
We all tend to want to relax, let loose, and have a little extra fun in the summer months. Don’t let that summer fun lead to overspending or big money mistakes. Maintain your budget by reading up on the 12 most common money mistakes to avoid this summer.
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How to Increase Your Home’s Value
Posted on July 12, 2021
Categories: Budgeting, Consumer Loans, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Personal Loans, Savings
Buying a home is a major achievement—and investment! Mortgage payments help build up equity in your home over time, but there are changes and upgrades you can make to your home in order to increase its value, resulting in a bigger return on your investment.
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Homeowner Costs People Forget About
Posted on June 15, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Personal Loans, Savings
Are you thinking about taking the big step of becoming a homeowner? Purchasing your first house is a significant and exciting change, but it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement and forget about certain costs. If you want to make sure you have all of your financial bases covered before owning a house, keep reading!
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How Do I Pay Off My Debt?
Posted on December 16, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Personal Loans, Savings
Extreme amounts of debt can weigh heavy on your shoulders. It has been found that extreme amounts of debt are linked to higher rates of suicide and depression. This is why it’s so important to have an understanding of good debt vs. bad debt and how you can go about paying back your debt efficiently.
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5 Best-Kept Secrets for Buying a Home
Posted on May 22, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Personal Loans, Savings
Buying a home may be a common practice for the average American, but it is not a simple one. This is especially true if you are new to the game and have yet to learn the ins and outs of the process. No need to worry, we have plenty of experience from our years in the home buying business and are willing to share the best-kept secrets on the market!
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7 House Buying Tips to Save Money
Posted on April 29, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Personal Loans, Savings
It’s finally house hunting season and you could not be more excited to get the ball rolling on your big purchase! Before you hit the road or the search bar, take these 7 tips into consideration.
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5 To-Dos Before Buying a Home
Posted on January 24, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Consumer Loans, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Personal Loans, Savings
Are you about to begin the hunt for your future home? We understand that the home buying process can become overwhelming, which is why we’d like to offer you a little insight. Start your home buying journey off right by completing this checklist!
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5 Creative Ways to Save for Your New Home
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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Jumpstarting Your Child’s Tuition Savings: How Much to Save
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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Considerations of Renting Vs. Buying in Retirement
Posted on April 27, 2018
Categories: Consumer Loans, Personal Loans
Congratulations, you have made it to retirement or are close to being in your Golden Years! As you may be discovering, a successful retirement plan involves extensive planning and a lot of patience. Likely, one of the last and biggest decisions to make in your plan is deciding what living situation is most financially feasible. While you may have invested in home ownership for many years, it may be time to downsize and your decision to rent or to buy your next space can have significant...