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Category: Giving Back
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Donating on a Budget: Your Guide for Selfless Spending
Posted on March 22, 2021
Categories: Budgeting, Giving Back, Personal Finances, Savings
Believe it or not, giving back and donating doesn’t have to cost you a penny. Maybe you’re torn between two New Year's Resolutions: to save more money or to give back to those less fortunate. Good news – you can do both! Make 2021 extra special and try some of these ways you can donate without breaking the bank.
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Teaching Your Children the Meaning of Giving
Posted on December 21, 2016
Categories: Budgeting, Community, Giving Back, Personal Finances
The holiday season is all about giving. Whether it’s through time, labor, or funds, philanthropy is the spirit of the season. This December, help your little one’s understand the power of giving with these four lessons, courtesy of Fairfax State Savings Bank:
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Community Banking: Why It’s a Wonderful Life
Posted on November 30, 2016
Categories: Community, Giving Back, Seasonal
As the seasons begin to change, and the holidays approach, our team at Fairfax State Savings Bank would like to share all the wonderful reasons we are grateful to be a community bank. Just like Mr. George Bailey, in the classic tale, It’s a Wonderful Life, we have found countless people and experiences that make our bank lucky to consider this community home:
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Fairfax State Savings Bank celebrates German heritage
Posted on September 21, 2016
Categories: Community, Giving Back
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Making a Difference on Main Street: The Impact of Community Banks
Posted on April 20, 2016
Categories: Community, Giving Back, Savings
At Fairfax State Savings Bank we pride ourselves on providing the best, and most reliable service to our valued customers. Being a local community bank we offer unique insight into the inner workings of both commercial and personal financing, giving you the consumer, the most bang for your buck. The next time you’re considering working with a locally operated bank, remember these important characteristics that truly make community banks stand apart from the rest.
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Spring Into Spring With These 10 Outdoor Activities
Posted on March 23, 2016
Categories: Community, General, Giving Back
Shake off colder temps, for spring has sprung! Squeeze the most out of this blooming season with these warmer weather activities to help you unthaw:
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2016 Money Smart Week Poster Contest Asks Elementary Students What They Know About Money
Posted on March 9, 2016
Categories: Budgeting, General, Giving Back, Savings
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA – Fairfax State Savings Bank, in conjunction with Community Bankers of Iowa (CBI) is once again sponsoring the Money Smart Week Poster Contest to motivate elementary school students to learn about money. For showing Iowa bankers what they know about money, students in 2nd through 6th grades have the chance to win either a $600 Certificate of Deposit (1st Prize), or a $300 Certificate of Deposit (2nd & 3rd Prizes). This is an increase over last year’s prize...
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11 Random Acts of Kindness: A Little Goes a Long Way
Posted on February 24, 2016
Categories: Community, General, Giving Back
There are so many small and valuable things we can do to impact the life of another. While some of them are financially bound, others can be simple tasks, such as opening the door for someone. This year challenge yourself to more acts of kindness, random or not.