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5 Creative Ways to Boost Your Savings in 2025

 5 Creative Ways to Boost Your Savings in 2025 If you’re starting to feel the financial pinch in 2025, you’re not alone. With inflation still impacting daily expenses, rising housing costs, and an uncertain economic outlook, building your savings can feel like even more of a challenge. But it’s still vital, perhaps even more important […]

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10 Tips for Safe Travel this Summer

          10 Tips for Safe Travel this Summer As Americans make their travel plans for this summer, FVSBank and the Independing Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are sharing planning tips for consumers to minimize unwanted surprises during travel to maximize their enjoyment as they venture away from home. “Planning for the […]

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Is It Time to Refinance Your Mortgage? What to Consider

Is It Time to Refinance Your Mortgage? Mortgage refinancing is when a homeowner replaces their existing mortgage with a new loan. The reasons to refinance a mortgage are to secure a lower interest rate, change the terms of a loan, or to extract some of a home’s equity from rising property values. Simply put, refinancing […]

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Be Ready: Financial Tips for National Prepareathon Day

          Every year, National Prepareathon Day reminds us to take proactive steps to protect ourselves and our families from unexpected disasters. Traditionally, this day focuses on natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires – but it’s just as important to prepare for financial disasters. An unexpected job loss, major medical expenses, […]

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When Is The Right Time To Refinance My Mortgage?

When Is The Right Time To Refinance My Mortgage? With average mortgage interest rates dropping, Wisconsin homeowners may be wondering if now is the right time to refinance. While it’s certainly appealing to lower your interest rate, there’s more to consider. Personal factors, such as how long you plan to stay in your home, will […]

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