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Category: Savings
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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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Saving for Retirement: How Much Is Enough?
Posted on January 24, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Retirement, Savings
Over the years, we put away money for important events such as a baby, college tuition, a new car or house. Those tangible items make it worth the amount we set aside. However, retirement is a harder concept to grasp, as it is far off into the future. For this reason, we wanted to help shed some light on how much is actually enough when saving for retirement.
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6 Steps To Improve Your Finances
Posted on January 24, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
Staying on top of your finances can prove challenging, especially when bills, debt, daily expenses and saving come into play. Finding your way to financial freedom takes time which is why Fairfax State Savings Bank has compiled a few steps you can take to improve your finances.
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Cheap, Fun Winter Activities
Posted on January 24, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Savings, Seasonal
Enjoy the winter wonderland happening outside with your family! Don’t stay cooped up in the house all day - find something fun to do. Create quality time with those close to you with a few of the below ideas from Fairfax State Savings Bank.
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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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Saving For Retirement in Your 30’s
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.
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Be a Super Saver: Out of the Box Frugality Tips
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!
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7 Ways To Save On Your Energy Bill
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.
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FAQs about IRAs
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...
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Creative Ways to Save While on a Budget
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.