Archive
Archive: 2017, March
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10 Steps to Opening Your Own Business
Posted on March 29, 2017
Categories: Business Banking, Commercial Financing
Creating the foundation of your next enterprise can be a challenging process. For everything from ideas to permits, it takes a lot to get a new business up and running. At Fairfax State Savings Bank we would like to help you make your dream a reality, and offer these ten steps to opening your avant-garde operation:
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Tax Beneficial Accounts You Need to Use
Posted on March 22, 2017
Categories: Personal Finances, Savings
One of the most proactive ways you can protect your personal finances is to take advantage of tax beneficial accounts such as an HSA, 401(k) and IRA. Though these accounts are typically tied to retirement savings, this is not always the case. At Fairfax State Savings Bank we want to help you make the most of your money, by offering these three account options:
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How to Save for Retirement at Every Age
Posted on March 15, 2017
Categories: Personal Finances, Retirement, Savings
How much do you need to retire? Will you continue working after age 65? Do you want to travel during your retirement? These are just a handful of questions that are important for retirement preparation. Unlike saving for a home or new vehicle, saving for retirement requires long-term commitment and goal oriented benchmarks. At Fairfax State Savings Bank we want to help you succeed as you save, and offer these milestone marks:
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Fix-Up Your Budget
Posted on March 8, 2017
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances
HGTV’s latest hit show, Fixer Upper, has fans and home buyers looking for new ways to save and restore old homes. While Chip and Joanna have become experts in home renovation, they’re not too shabby when it comes to finances either. Using their home building skills and our banking knowledge we offer these top tips to help fix up your budget in 2017:
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5 Financially Savvy Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
Posted on March 1, 2017
Categories: Personal Finances, Savings, Taxes
Getting your taxes done early not only takes one more thing off your to-do list but further allows you to start planning for the future. Working with your tax professional, determine how much your family may receive this year from a tax refund. No matter the amount, we recommend putting it towards your financial goals for the year. Here are some great strategies we’ve tried to get the best bang for our buck: