New Year’s Resolutions. Nearly everyone makes them.
We say we’re going to lose weight, exercise more, get organized. Stop doing X, and start doing Y. The list of resolutions goes on and on. We have ours and you may have yours. But — do those lists include a financial resolution for 2013?
If yours does, you’re not alone. Continue reading
The community’s support of our Second Annual Holiday Food and Toy Drive was truly heartwarming.
Because of your generosity, we donated 749 pounds of food to the Southern Maryland Food Bank and the King George Food Pantry. (This will feed 37 families two to three meals per day for two to three days!) An additional $125 in cash donations to the Food Drive will buy another 1,000 pounds of food. Continue reading
In days gone by, many of us tipped the “paperboy” at least a dollar every week, usually on Fridays when he arrived on his bicycle and collected for that week’s papers.
That’s not the case any more! Continue reading
You work hard for your money; you should keep as much of it as you can! One way to do that is by avoiding late fees, which can take a big bite out of your budget if you’re not careful.
Late fees come in all shapes and sizes, attached to most of the payments you make, from your credit cards to your mortgage. Here are a few words of late payment caution: Continue reading
At Community Bank of Tri-County, we strive to provide you an unparalleled banking experience – and we are committed to helping keep your financial information safeguarded from predators. Identity theft has become one of the fastest growing crimes in America, and we wanted to take this opportunity to share with you a few pointers on how to protect yourself. Continue reading
With a mere two weeks until Christmas, it may feel like it’s too late to save money AND finish your holiday shopping. But fear not! While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are long gone, there are still ways you can get your gift shopping done without breaking the bank.
Many online merchants push the deals right up to the last minute, so you can continue to shop from the comfort of your couch. For the latest discounts make sure you check out those e-mails from retailers you usually ignore. Plus, look for free shipping and save a few more dollars. Concerned gifts won’t make it on time? Most online stores will tell you when to expect packages and what the final order date is for delivery in time for Christmas. Continue reading
You have money in your bank account, but no cash in your pocket at a time when you need it. How are you going to pay a friend for that ticket to this weekend’s game? Pay back a colleague for a shared lunch? Pay your roommate your share of the rent?
With services like Popmoney®, you can send money to individuals without writing a check or getting cash. Continue reading
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