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4 Ways to Make Adulting Less Difficult Financially
Posted on November 19, 2019
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
Even if you don’t want to admit it, you’re an adult. Some parts of adulthood are fun and exciting, while others are not. Part of being an adult is to become financially independent and embrace some of the less adventurous tasks. We’re here today to help give you four simple ways you can make adulting less difficult when it comes to finances.
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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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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.
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5 Things to Teach Your Teens About Financial Literacy
Posted on June 20, 2018
Categories: Budgeting, Financial Education, General, Personal Finances
With your babies growing up, it’s never too soon to start teaching them the art of being fiscally responsible - but where do you start? According to the Council for Economic Education, only 17 U.S. states require high school students to take a personal finance class in order to graduate. Fairfax State Savings Bank offers some great ideas on how you can begin teaching your child about financial literacy before they leave the nest.
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Organizing Your Finances for the Holiday Rush
Posted on November 13, 2017
Categories: Budgeting, Seasonal
The holidays are a time where we surround ourselves with family, friends and the people we love most. Whether you’re staying close to home or traveling across the country, the holiday season means you’ll be eating good food and spending plenty of time shopping.
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The DO’s and DON’TS of Using Credit Cards
Posted on August 2, 2017
Categories: Personal Finances, Savings
Using a credit card is a great stepping stone to help boost your personal credit history. By proactively managing your ongoing finances, you can showcase to potential lenders that you know how to fulfill your repayment promises. What many people don’t know, is that simply having a credit card does not automatically indicate an increase in your credit score. To help you succeed with your credit, Fairfax State Savings Bank has put together our most commonly asked do’s and...
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Shrinking Student Debt
Posted on January 25, 2016
Categories: Personal Finances
Over 40 million Americans utilize student loans. Across the country that adds up to be over 7 billion dollars in national debt, second only to mortgages. Take another look into your finances with these student loan tips courtesy of Fairfax State Savings Bank!