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Category: Savings
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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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6 Ways to Travel Like a Minimalist and Save Money
Posted on May 22, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, General, Personal Finances, Savings, Seasonal
If you’ve been putting off travel because you think it’s too expensive, think again! The new minimalism trend is taking off - more than the tiny houses you’ve seen. They are proving to be a helpful mindset and strategy for travelers. Here’s the inside scoop of how to cut costs on your next trip.
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4 Ways to Save On Big Purchases
Posted on May 22, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Savings
Are you known to be “tight” with your money? Do your friends and family ever make jokes about your thrifty ways? Consider this a compliment! But what do you do when it comes time to replace a big ticket item or something beyond your spending limit catches your eye? You save! Here are some great ways to save on big purchases!
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How to Set and Reach Your Financial Goals
Posted on April 29, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Financial Education, General, Personal Finances, Savings
A dream is just a dream until a plan is created and executed. It can be a challenge to know where to start, as some days the expenses seem to come in faster than you can keep up. It’s time to take a step back, think about what you want for your life and begin building that future today.
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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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8 Energy-Saving Tips for Spring
Posted on April 29, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Savings, Seasonal
It was a cold winter and it isn’t quite the scorching days of summer. It’s a beloved time of year for many. But did you realize that you may be spending more than necessary on energy bills this season? Here are eight tried and true ways to save this spring!
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How to Boost Your Curb Appeal On a Budget
Posted on March 21, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Community, Savings, Seasonal
There’s always that house in town that makes you stare a little longer. It’s either landscaped so beautifully that you can’t help but take in their attention to detail or it’s so terribly neglected with tacky lawn ornaments you can’t help but gawk. We hope that you are the former but if you are looking to spruce up your curb appeal while sticking to a reasonable budget, here’s what you can do.
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3 Questions to Ask Before Using Your Emergency Fund
Posted on March 21, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, goals, Personal Finances, Savings
When is a financial emergency, truly an emergency? Establishing an emergency fund is an incredibly important part of your budget, but knowing when to use it is just as important. Ask yourself these three questions before dipping into the pot.
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Best Budgeting Apps of 2019
Posted on March 21, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
Being busy doesn’t mean you have to abandon your budget. Thanks to technology, there are endless ways to enhance your savings techniques. Fairfax State Savings Bank compiled a list of the latest and greatest budgeting apps of 2019!
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Spring Into Cash With These Top Savings Tips
Posted on March 21, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Savings, Seasonal
The grass is always greener on the other side of winter, but is your bank account? Make the most out of your spring by boosting your savings. All it takes is an idea and some creativity to make some green this spring!