Your credit score plays an important role in many aspects of your life, from the rate you get on a loan to passing a background check for your dream job. Having bad credit scoring can keep you from achieving your goals. Luckily, improving your credit score isn’t a mystery; it is a simple process that […]
It’s easy to put off saving for retirement, right? I mean, who knows how much you’ll actually need? It’s so far away, and you have bills to pay today… But the reality is the best way to hit your retirement goal is to start early. “According to a report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), the mean retirement […]
While a community financial institution sounds like a fancy term for a local bank, a community financial institution can be defined by its size, its mission and its geographic location – an not only in our towns. The key word tying financial services to our towns is community. On a mission of sustainable banking A community […]
The Internet is much more than a tool for casual browsing. It’s ingrained in everything we do – from paying bills to shopping for a home. Among all generations of home buyers, the first step taken in the home search process was to look online for properties, according to the National Association of Realtors’ 2022 Home Buyer […]
In recognition of National Homebuyers Month, FVSBank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are encouraging guests and prospective homeowners to consult their trusted local community banker about how to make the homebuying process easier and more affordable. “Owning a home is a major financial undertaking and can ben an important component in building […]
