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Can You Spot a Phishing Scam? Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that […]

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A Good Credit Scores Improves Your Financial Health

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Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Having a strong credit score is one of the most important measures of financial health. It can tell lenders at a glance how responsible your credit use is. The better your score, the easier it is to be approved for new loans or new lines of credit. It can […]

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How to Save Money During Periods of Inflation

4 Important Tips for Dealing with Rising Costs Inflation is putting financial pressure on households all over the country. Whether you are pumping gas or buying groceries, everything costs more. Consumers are paying 8% more for goods and services than they were in March. This is the highest rate of inflation we have experienced in […]

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Why Bank Locally?

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The Advantages of Banking With a Community Bank When choosing the right bank for you, there are many considerations. It is common to consider the personal benefits and the financial products offered.  Another ideal feature of a bank is the availability of ATM’s and retail branches.  However, the value of picking a bank that is […]

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Beware of Mortgage Scam

Disregard any postcard regarding your mortgage. If you recently closed on a mortgage and receive a postcard in the mail requesting “immediate response” to an “important matter”, please ignore it. This is a long-running mortgage scam that uses publicly available information such as mortgage closing date to target new home owners. Jarrettsville Federal, and any […]

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