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Renovate Your Home Without Breaking the Budget
Posted on April 20, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Savings
Are you ready to mix things up in the design of your home, but not ready to burn through your precious money to do so? We know some tips and tricks that will allow you to revamp the look of your home without going overboard on price. Keep reading to find out how!
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Spring Cleaning Your Budget 101
Posted on April 6, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings, Seasonal
Maybe you’ve started a budget but have found it complicated, time-consuming and not worth it. In the spirit of springtime, consider cleaning up your budget and starting fresh. A new season means a new and improved budget!
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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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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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Wedding Planning on a Budget
Posted on July 17, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
Your wedding day is one of the happiest days of your life. You’re surrounded by family and friends and taking the next step in life with your spouse. And while your wedding is one of the happiest moments in your life, it is also among the most expensive. According to The Knot, the average cost of a wedding in 2018 was almost $34,000. Luckily for you, there are some strategies you can use to help trim costs and still have the wedding you’ve always dreamed of.
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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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Creative Ways to Save While on a Budget
Posted on November 27, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, General, Savings
We’ve all heard the tips about not eating out, cutting cable and canceling that gym membership you never use. However, that leaves us wondering what other crafty ways can we think of to save? Fairfax State Savings Bank offers a few creative ideas on how you can keep money in your wallet while on a budget.
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Gloomy Day Fun for the Budget-Conscious
Posted on February 26, 2018
Categories: Savings
You made it! It’s finally the end of the work week, you can’t wait to do anything that doesn’t involve sitting in an office. Maybe you can get that hike in you’ve been thinking about all week. Disappointment sets in as you peek out the window to gaze upon a blustery, cloudy and plain gloomy day. And as misfortune would have it, there isn’t room left in the budget this week for a trip to the movies or an indoor game park.
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When to SAVE and When to SPLURGE
Posted on September 27, 2017
Categories: Budgeting, Savings
When you and your sweetheart set your budget each month, there are a variety of factors at play. Where can you get the best deals on groceries? How many date nights will you have each week? Do the kids have any sporting activities that require new equipment? At Fairfax State Savings Bank we recognize that everyone’s budget is different. No matter which categories you enjoy most, we’d love to showcase some great examples to help you find extra ways to save, and better identify which...
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5 Strategies to Shrink Debt
Posted on September 13, 2017
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances
Minimizing your debt can always seem like a mountain of to-do lists. With various recurring payments, differing interest rates, and due dates that never seem to end, if you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone.