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 […]
With the average American household holding almost $10,000 in debt, there are too many families in the United States struggling to keep up financially. The best way to help your kids avoid debt and bad habits common to many U.S. adults today is to start teaching them good habits now. If your kids start […]
How do most kids learn to excel at the important things in life? Education and practice are the main ingredients. Yet most kids don’t learn enough of what it takes to manage their money from childhood and beyond. In fact, in December 2019, the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) asked nearly 7,000 teens and young […]
Managing your money effectively, no matter how much income you have, often comes down to having a better understanding of what your hard-earned cash can do for you. Improving financial education isn’t a once-and-done task—learning as much as you can about different financial topics is a lifelong endeavor that can make a significant difference in your life. […]
