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Category: Savings
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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!
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6 Simple Ways To Save
Posted on February 26, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, General, Personal Finances, Savings
Finding new and exciting ways to save can prove tricky. We’ve all heard of making a list before grocery shopping and sticking to it, as well as cutting cable and dropping unused gym memberships. Fairfax State Savings Bank has put together some tried, trusted and simple ways to save to get your financial game back on track!
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Why Choose a Local Bank?
Posted on February 26, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Community, General, Personal Finances, Savings
Whether in bustling cities or the rural Midwest, community banks improve lives in the communities they serve. This seems to be a popular notion across the nation, as can be seen by their large local support. According to the ICBA, community banks make up 96 percent of all banking institutions in the country. They are successful because they work and are a positive light in the community.
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Money Savings Tips to Keep Your Finances On Track
Posted on February 26, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
Does it seem like your savings plan always becomes derailed? Starting too big or having unrealistic goals can prove faulty. Once you do have some money saved, it may be difficult to know what to do with all of it - leaving you wondering where to go from there. Luckily, we have compiled a list of simple saving guidelines to keep your finances on track.
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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.