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Planning for the future can be overwhelming. It’s hard to sort through all the differing advice, the various strategies, and the random ideas that friends and colleagues share. Yet, in the area of finances, having a good plan can make all the difference. Whether you are thinking about your personal finances in the coming year

Cyber security has been important for community banks since the rise of the computer and the internet. Yet in today’s escalating digital environment, that importance has only grown. The rise in online interactions and massive amounts of data flowing over the web has led to an uptick in fraudulent activity. Consumers reported losing more than

Disasters can happen at any time. They aren’t planned, and they certainly aren’t welcome, but they come nevertheless. Various weather-related and health-related natural disasters can cause widespread devastation and wreak financial havoc on families and communities. In recognition of National Preparedness Month, Federated Bank is advocating some simple measures to help consumers to prepare in

In this time of high inflation, everything is increasing in cost making back-to-school. This is also true of back-to-school expenses, which will be purchased in the coming weeks. As parents across the country prepare to buy all the supplies required for the next school year, the question on their minds is whether there is a

Tips to Help Simplify the Homebuying Process In recognition of National Homeownership Month, Federated Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are encouraging consumers to consult their local community banker about the homebuying process. As detailed here, there are ways to make the process simple, efficient, and more affordable. At Federated Bank, we

Military Appreciation Month is a time to honor the brave men and women of our armed forces and thank them for their patriotism and service in defense of our nation. Their sacrifices, and those of their family members, are a debt that can never be fully repaid, which is why we consider it a great

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan once stated, “Financial education is a process that should begin at an early age and continue throughout life. This cumulative process builds the skills necessary for making critical financial decisions.” At Federated Bank we understand the importance of helping our community’s youth build a strong financial foundation so that

Coming Soon New Online Banking Security Feature The protection of your personal information is very important to us. We are pleased to announce an added login security feature that helps guard your personal information by adding another layer of identity verification to online financial interactions. How does the new security feature work? When logging into

Reinvesting in your community sounds great, but how does one really put that into action? If you’ve ever wondered if it matters where you deposit your hard-earned money, let me assure you it does. Not only does banking locally support small businesses (community banks fund more than 60% of small business loans and more than

Customers value businesses that treat them well and do their best to deliver their products and services with courtesy and care. Small businesses who provide excellent customer service can create a high level of custom loyalty and even gain an edge over their larger competitors. Businesses can’t expect good customer relationships to just happen. Rather,