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The Keys to Financial Wellness for Millenials
Getting a job, buying a car, buying a home — all of these milestones are both exciting and at times stressful for young adults just getting started. For many people, these are wonderful goals that help push them forward. But as millennials build their careers, start families and consider their futures, it’s important to remember that true success has little to do with your job title, the type of car that you drive or the size of your house.
Success is about having peace of mind. And you cannot feel successful or have a sense of true accomplishment when you are worried about money. Millennials must be comfortable with their finances to achieve long-term success.
To have peace of mind as well as peace in your finances, you must prepare for and practice the keys to financial wellness:
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F&M Bank's 3rd Annual Fundraiser Sporting Clays Tournament
Our First 50 Veterans or Active Military members receive free entry!
Friday, November 10th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $60 per person, includes ammunition, door prizes & lunch from Dayton Catering Company. Individuals or team signups are welcome.
All proceeds to benefit Project Healing Waters Flying Fishing Shenandoah Valley (PHWFF). PHWFF provides rehabilitative fishing classes and clinics to over 20,000 local, disabled veteran and active military participants at no cost. Flying Rabbit Sporting Clays is Handicap Accessible.
Please RSVP for lunch by signing up here, or by contacting Holly Thorne at: (540) 217-6409, hthorne@fmbankva.com. Payment will be taken at tournament registration.
Rain date: Friday, November 17th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Perks for Small Business Owners
F&M has partnered with Valley-based businesses to provide their employees savings and discounts. Participate in the Perks @Work program offered by your employer and you will receive special savings on local goods and services, plus unique benefits at F&M Bank.
In return for the partnership, F&M brings customers to the door of participating businesses, supports the local economy, and keeps a few extra dollars in our customers' pockets. Interested in joining? Contact us to learn how to become a Perks @Work member or sign up and promote your business.
This month we are featuring Mountain Valley Truck and Trailer, Inc. which has specialized in selling and installing truck accessories since 1998. Stop by and see their showroom for the newest products available!
Sign up your business for F&M’s Perks @Work program and you receive a 10% discount on purchase of trailers and truck accessories.
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Friday, September 29th, 3pm to 5pm
Free Community Shred Day/Customer Appreciation Day - Coffman's Corner (Harrisonburg) Branch
Saucy Dogs Food Truck, Kline's Ice Cream, face painting by Rosie the Clown, adoptable pets with Anicira, the prize wheel, voting for the pumpkin painting competition, and free document shredding!
Friday, September 29th, 3pm to 5pm
Free Community Kid's Day - Luray Branch
Luau themed fun! Hot dogs, chips, Mattie's Soft Serve, sand art, the Gus Bus, balloon animals,
games, children's IDs, a K9 Demo at 4PM with the Sheriff's Department and more!
Friday, October 6th, 3-5 PM
Free Community Customer Appreciation Day - Elkton Branch
Hot dogs, face painting, rock painting, the prize wheel, music by Spirit Filled, and more!
Stay up to date on all bank activities by visiting our event blog.
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2018 Calendar Contest Winners Announced
We are excited to publicly announce the winners of our 2018 Calendar Photography Contest! This year, we received 142 entries - a record number for our annual contest, and it was quite a task to pick a grand prize winner, 12 monthly winners, and an honorable mention. Thanks to all who participated and voted.
Calendars will be available in our branches by December 1st, so stop by and take one home or simply enjoy the winning photos here!
Our 2018 Grand Prize Photo, taken by Emily Leary |
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Throughout the month of August, employees donated over $500 to the Central Valley Habitat for Humanity and the Staunton Augusta Waynesboro Habitat for Humanity.
The Central Valley Habitat for Humanity has continued to build simple, decent homes for sale to low-income families at no profit and no interest in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. As of the spring of 2014, Central Valley Habitat for Humanity had completed 55 homes in Bridgewater, Briery Branch, Broadway, Elkton, Grottoes, Harrisonburg, Hinton, and Timberville.
The Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Staunton, Virginia, providing service to Augusta County. Founded in 1991, Habitat for Humanity has built over 60 homes and repaired/rehabbed dozens more. They have worked in partnership with hundreds of families and individuals in the community to provide them with safe and affordable housing.
We hope you don't mind these dress-down days as they are for a good cause! Keep an eye out for future announcements on our Facebook page.
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