Jobs for Children to Earn Money This Summer
Published: 04/23/2021
Do you remember the first job you ever had? If you could share your answer, we are willing to guess that most people would more than likely say that their first job was during the summer when they were a kid. Although summer looks a little bit different for children this year, it is never to early or too late to teach children the importance of earning and saving money. For many, a summer job baby-sitting or working at the local ice cream shop is a right of passage; an opportunity for children to branch out and earn their own money and maybe even save up to buy something they've always wanted. A summer job, no matter how big or small, teaches kids important skills they can use later in life to excel at whatever career or life path they decide to take.
Read MoreHow to Make the Most Out of a Kasasa Cash Back Checking Account
Published: 03/24/2021
Free Kasasa Cash Back Checking is by far the best checking account out there for those of us that like to earn rewards for making daily purchases. By those of us, we mean all of us. Here at Fairmont Federal Credit Union we are a little obsessed with how easy it is to use and earn rewards each month with Kasasa.
Read MoreBeware of PPP Scams
Published: 02/22/2021
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been one of the most important pieces of legislation signed into effect since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The unsecured loans through the Small Business Association (SBA) have enabled our favorite retail shops, restaurants and small businesses to stay afloat, even as the coronavirus devastates sectors of the economy. Not surprisingly, scammers have been using the PPP for their own purposes, mainly to con struggling business owners out of money. In these scams, they'll pose as SBA representatives or legitimate lenders to ask for personal information from the borrower. They may also send bogus emails appearing to be from the SBA to lead the victim into downloading malware. Scammers are getting smarter all the time, but so are we! Here's how to avoid PPP scams:
Read MoreAn Effective Way of Building Your Savings: Saving Challenges
Published: 01/25/2021
As we near the end of January, many of us have developed a pretty good routine that helps us keep up with the resolutions we started the year with. Whether your resolutions involved goals for health, fitness, career, personal development, or finances, creating a routine that challenges you to keep working towards goals is essential to achieving your aspirations, without the challenge your goals could risk falling flat. What if we told you that the same principle can apply to the way you save.
Read MoreSetting Goals In 2021
Published: 12/22/2020
As 2020 comes to an end, we reflect upon the positive and challenging moments this year has presented, fully appreciative of what these experiences have given and taught us.
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