Archive - August 2025
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It’s National Financial Awareness Day! Here Are 5 Ways to Strengthen Your Finances Today
August 14, 2025
Categories: Community Banking, Community Banking Advocacy, Community Events, Community News, Electronic Banking, General
Every year on August 14, National Financial Awareness Day encourages individuals to take control of their financial well-being. It’s a day to reflect, reset, and make informed choices that help you reach your money goals whether that means finally starting a budget, reviewing your credit, or simply checking your bank accounts more often. No matter where you are on your financial journey, here are five practical, meaningful ways to boost your financial awareness today and set yourself up
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Top 3 Things to Know about Mortgage Insurance
August 5, 2025
Categories: Community Banking, Community Banking Advocacy, General, Mortgage Loans
This blog post was published by Jean Chatzky, with reporting by Casandra Andrews, both from SavvyMoney and commenting by Wendy Hoekstra, Vice President – Retail Lending from First Community Bank and Trust. Understanding Private Mortgage Insurance in the U.S. Plan ahead: Thinking of buying a home in the next few years? Set up a meeting with Wendy Hoekstra, Vice President – Retail Lending at First Community Bank and Trust to get an idea of how much you’ll need to save to
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