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Spring-Clean Your Finances

Posted on March 18, 2024 at 8:00 AM by First State Bank

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A lot can pile up over a year, or just a season. Here are a few tips to help you...

Traveling With Your Debit Card

Posted on March 5, 2024 at 8:00 AM by First State Bank

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Here are some useful tips and tricks to ensure the safety and security of your finances while traveling! Always notify...

Traditional vs. Roth IRA

Posted on February 6, 2024 at 8:00 AM by First State Bank

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Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), which were created in 1974, are owned by roughly 36.6 million U.S. households. And Roth...

7 Fun Facts About Leap Years

Posted on January 25, 2024 at 8:00 AM by First State Bank

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1. Julius Caesar introduced the first calendar leap year in 46 B.C. The Earth takes exactly 365 days, five hours,...

How to Do Christmas On a Budget

Posted on December 1, 2023 at 8:00 AM by First State Bank

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A Christmas budget can feel like a real drag on your holiday spirit. But, you know what? It doesn’t have...

3 Ways to keep your finances on track during the holidays

Posted on November 29, 2023 at 8:00 AM by First State Bank

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Holiday budgets, big events, and end-of-year overspending can quickly upend your short- and long-term financial goals. These tips can help...

Package Delivery Scams

Posted on November 29, 2023 at 8:00 AM by First State Bank

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With online shopping, it seems like we're always waiting for a package to be delivered and scammers know that. You...

Holiday Scams

Posted on October 18, 2023 at 8:00 AM by First State Bank

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When shopping online during the holiday season—or any time of year—always be wary of deals that seem too good to...

Support Small Business, Shop Local

Posted on October 17, 2023 at 8:00 AM by First State Bank

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Discover fantastic Holiday Shopping treasures in your own backyard while showing love to a local business. You'll be amazed at...

Contact your bank before traveling

Posted on July 26, 2023 at 8:00 AM by First State Bank

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It’s always exciting to travel and explore new places. But before you can jet off, there’s the tedious task of...

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