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4 Ways to Make Adulting Less Difficult Financially
Posted on November 19, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
Even if you don’t want to admit it, you’re an adult. Some parts of adulthood are fun and exciting, while others are not. Part of being an adult is to become financially independent and embrace some of the less adventurous tasks. We’re here today to help give you four simple ways you can make adulting less difficult when it comes to finances.
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How to Create a Family Budget
Posted on November 19, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, General, Personal Finances, Savings
As your family grows, so will your budget - but where do you even begin when trying to make one? With all the demands of taking care of your family, it may be hard to find time to make a budget...and stick to it. However, you’ll be ecstatic once you start seeing your hard work pay off. Take a look at how you can begin creating your family budget with these starting points.
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5 Hacks For Holiday Saving
Posted on November 19, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Savings, Seasonal
The holidays are upon us and that means more money will be spent! However, be careful not to go too far outside of your budget. Fairfax State Savings Bank has compiled our favorite holiday savings hacks to help you keep more money in your pocket this season.
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How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Posted on October 17, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, General, Savings, Seasonal
It’s extremely important to take care of yourself, just like taking care of your finances. We’re here to talk about both today! Eating healthy without spending lots of money on fresh fruits and protein can be a challenge, which is why we’ve compiled this list of clever ways you can do so.
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Best Ways to Create a Money Goal for 2020
Posted on October 17, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings, Seasonal
With just a little work, you can map out your financial goals for the upcoming year. With money, it can seem overwhelming or tricky to know where to begin. Luckily, Fairfax State Savings Bank is here to help! We’ve come up with some of our favorite ways you can create your money goal for 2020.
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Budget-Friendly Fun For Kids
Posted on October 17, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Savings, Seasonal
Finding activities for you to do with your kids, or have them do on their own, can be a challenge. It’s great to get them active and not just sitting on the couch, but at this point, you’re out of ideas. We have crafted the perfect list of kid-friendly things to do while also making sure it won’t break the bank!
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How to Rebuild Your Emergency Fund
Posted on October 17, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
It finally happened - you had to spend your emergency fund. The good news is you had a fund, but the bad news is you spent it. Where do you go from here and how do you rebuild what you had? We wanted to offer some insight on ways you can begin to rebuild your emergency fund for the next rainy day.
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10 Inexpensive Ways to Decorate Your Home for Fall
Posted on September 30, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Savings
Fall into the season without falling into debt! You can have a cozy autumn vibe without breaking the bank. The pictures that you look fondly on in magazines doesn’t have to be a “someday” home goal if you follow these simple tips.
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6 Ways to Ditch Your Bad Money Habits
Posted on September 30, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
Too many Americans have poor money habits. Do you resonate with this in the way you spend and think about money? Perhaps you were never taught financial literacy in school like many others. However, there’s no time better than the present to start learning and why not learn it from the experts at Fairfax State Savings Bank? These are tried and true ways to say goodbye to bad money habits.
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Stop Spending Money With These Strategies
Posted on September 30, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
Do you feel like you have a sufficient income, but never any money? You’re likely spending more than you realize on non-essential items. This often happens to those who don’t have a budget established. If you’re guilty of too easily swiping your card, these strategies can help keep you in check.