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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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How to Start a Garden without Splurging
Posted on May 3, 2017
Categories: Budgeting, Community, General, Savings
Sunshine, flowering blooms, and the smell of something new, planting season is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors and begin planting your summer garden. If you’re like most hobbyists, you find your plants each year at area greenhouses and nurseries searching for that perfect pop of color. This year, Fairfax State Savings Bank challenges you to try something different and save both time and money with these helpful gardening savings hacks:
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10 Ways to Shop Local
Posted on April 17, 2017
Categories: Business Banking, Community, Savings
A mouthwatering dish your grandmother made you, a leaf falling across the park, or one of the endless questions your preschooler has begun to ask you; the truth is great ideas can come from anywhere. If you have a concept you are itching to turn into a reality, there are some key components you’ll need to make it happen. At Fairfax State Savings Bank, we were founded upon our commitment to small and medium sized business, and we are thrilled to help you transform your inspiration into a...
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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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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.