Personal Finance - F&M Bank

Identity Theft Protection Guide

August 6, 2019

How safe is your financial and personal data? Identity fraud has been growing for the last few years. In 2017, there were a record 16.7 million victims…

Staying Safe from Tax Scams

March 5, 2019

As people seek to file their tax returns this year, cybercriminals will be busy trying to take advantage of this with a variety of scams. Citizens may…

Have You Made These 5 Financial Resolutions?

January 7, 2019

By now, most people have made their resolutions for self-improvement in the new year. While the most popular resolutions tend to focus on physical health,…

Money Mistakes College Students Make: What You Can’t Afford To Ignore While Still In School & Recently Graduated

November 26, 2018

Discover the best financial tips for students and recent grads. We’ve kept this guide short enough to read and specific enough to use.

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Spear Phishing Scammers Want More From You

October 31, 2018

By Lisa Lake, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC “I’m calling from [pick any bank]. Someone’s been using your debit card ending in 2345 at [pick…

Fraud Alert for Debit Card Use in California

October 15, 2018

Over the weekend, F&M Bank received multiple notifications from our fraud detection system of a small number of our Virginia customers’ cards being…

Top 10 Money Tips Every College Student Should Know

August 8, 2018

As college students head to campus this fall, money management should be on their personal syllabus. It’s important for college students to take control…

Five Ways to Tidy Up Your Personal Finances This Spring

March 26, 2018

Five Ways to Tidy Up Your Personal Finances This Spring When it comes to Spring cleaning, it’s time to start thinking outside the box. This spirit of…