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  • Crucial Financial Lessons to Teach Your Teenager

    Posted on January 11, 2021

    Categories: Budgeting, Financial Education, Personal Finances, Savings

    Parenting isn’t easy and it seems like there are endless lessons to teach your kids in order to fully prepare them for adulthood. Teaching your teenager about the importance of money management will have a lasting positive impact on their future. Here are five financial lessons you can implement into your parenting:  

  • Break These 5 Bad Financial Habits This Year

    Posted on January 4, 2021

    Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings

    During 2021, we want everyone to focus on a few ways to enhance their life and habits. Financially, you are always able to make a change for the better and increase your savings. Fairfax State Savings Bank offers helpful tips to break these five bad financial habits this year.  

  • new-year

    Posted on December 21, 2020

    Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings, Seasonal

    As the new year quickly comes around, it’s time to consider what this year’s resolution will be. These resolutions aren’t about working out, eating healthy or losing weight – they're all about money. 2021 is the year to re-think your finances, stick to a budget and rid yourself of debt! Keep reading to find a resolution that works for you.  

  • groceries

    Posted on December 14, 2020

    Categories: Budgeting, General, Savings

    Did you know it’s possible to cut your grocery bill in half by making some simple changes? Many consumers are spending much more on food than is necessary and those grocery bills can add up faster than expected. Before you take your next trip to the store, read these five helpful tips.  

  • money

    Posted on December 7, 2020

    Categories: Budgeting, General, Personal Finances, Savings

    Figuring out how to properly manage your finances can be overwhelming when there are hundreds of dos and don’ts you may have heard. Following these five tips will make a huge difference in the way you handle your finances and can give you a clear slate of basic rules to follow. When it comes to starting good money habits, the sooner you begin, the better!  

  • The Secret to a Cheaper Holiday Season

    Posted on December 1, 2020

    Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings, Seasonal

    As the holidays quickly approach, managing your money wisely becomes even more difficult. As you spoil your loved ones with gifts, celebrate the season with fancy dinners and go all-out on new decor, the budget tends to go out the window when the holidays come around. There’s no harm in enjoying the holiday season, but this blog will help you make sure you don’t enter January with empty pockets.  

  • Money Mistakes to Avoid Around the Holidays

    Posted on November 25, 2020

    Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings, Seasonal

    The holidays are right around the corner which means it’s time to start crossing items off the gift list. Whether you’ve fallen victim to these mistakes before or are trying to avoid them this year, this list will tell you exactly what not to do when holiday shopping. 

  • Why is Having an Emergency Fund a Necessity?

    Posted on November 18, 2020

    Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings

    With the recent events taking place causing widely experienced job loss, it’s been a clear reminder of how important an emergency fund is. When layoff or other unexpected circumstances take place, having a fund to use for the time being will be what keeps the rest of your financial life going in a positive direction. 

  • Special, Yet Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas

    Posted on November 4, 2020

    Categories: Budgeting, Savings, Seasonal

    As joyful and exciting as the holiday season is, getting memorable gifts for your loved ones can bring about some financial stress. It’s always good to remind yourself that the price doesn’t always determine the quality of the gift you give. Rather than spending a fortune on big gifts that your loved ones might not even use, try one of these special gifts which are cheap and meaningful at the same time. 

  • 5 Major Life Purchases to Plan For

    Posted on October 26, 2020

    Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings

    Once you enter adulthood, your finances become your own and the major life purchases quickly approach. While not all of these purchases take place at the same time nor is everyone guaranteed to make them all, it’s common for the average person to make most if not all of these purchases at some point in time. Continue reading to be prepared for your financial journey in the future!