How to protect yourself against money mule scams | F&M Trust Money Moves How to protect yourself against money mule scams Money Moves Community By Ray Wills , security officer at F&M Trust Has someone ever tried to lure you into a money laundering scheme? It sounds like something out of a movie,…

Four tips for avoiding overdraft fees | F&M Trust Money Moves Four tips for avoiding overdraft fees Money Moves Savings Community By Sarah Stansfield, community office manager at F&M Trust’s Mont Alto office Overdrawing your account is not a fun boat to be in. An overdraft occurs when you don’t…

Savings Accounts: Which is right for you? | F&M Trust Money Moves Savings Accounts: Which is right for you? Money Moves Savings Retirement By Sarah Stansfield, community office manager at F&M Trust’s Mont Alto office Trying to set aside money? It’s important to understand your options when…

IRS extends tax payment deadline to July 15, 2020 | F&M Trust Money Moves IRS extends tax payment deadline to July 15, 2020 Money Moves Community By Diana Sponseller, vice president, Investment & Trust Services relationship manager at F&M Trust Taxpayers and businesses now have until July 15,…

Pet ownership on a budget | F&M Trust Money Moves Pet ownership on a budget Money Moves Savings Community By Jill Reddecliff , marketing operations officer at F&M Trust Pets provide years of love and affection, and they can truly improve their owners’ overall health and well-being. But before you…

How to avoid coronavirus scams | F&M Trust Money Moves How to avoid coronavirus scams Money Moves Community Wash your hands, don’t touch your face and be on the lookout for scams, because they’re on the rise. From bogus coronavirus treatments and vaccines to financial offers that are too good to…

Coronavirus Market and Economic Impact | F&M Trust Money Moves Coronavirus Market and Economic Impact Money Moves Retirement Community Savings Markets across the globe and in the United States continue to react with volatility as fears of the novel coronavirus escalate. But while the virus may…

Three ways the SECURE Act may impact your retirement plans | F&M Trust Money Moves Three ways the SECURE Act may impact your retirement plans Money Moves Retirement Savings A far-reaching new piece of federal legislation was signed into law on December 20, 2019, and it’s likely to affect most…

Preparing for incapacity | F&M Trust Money Moves Preparing for incapacity Money Moves Community Retirement What should one do after an unfortunate medical diagnosis suggesting that he or she will lose mental and physical abilities in the near term? Areas that need addressing are testamentary…

Seven ways to get the most from your tax refund | F&M Trust Money Moves Seven ways to get the most from your tax refund Money Moves College Retirement Savings Saving money is a lot like exercising. You know you should do it, but you just don’t want to. As tax season approaches, a refund is a great …

How much a wedding really costs | F&M Trust Money Moves How much a wedding really costs Money Moves Community Savings Starting a Family Turns out that you can put a price tag on “I do.” And it’s a steep one — at least according to The Knot’s 2018 Real Weddings Study. The national average cost of a …

Six steps to protect yourself from identity theft | F&M Trust Money Moves Six steps to protect yourself from identity theft Money Moves Community The odds of having your identity stolen are staggering. According to research conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research, nearly 7 percent of U.S. adults…

Four steps to budget like a pro | F&M Trust Money Moves Four steps to budget like a pro Money Moves Savings Retirement College Budgeting is a vital component of building and maintaining financial stability. For a lot of people though, it can seem like a chore — one too daunting even to try. But it …

An estate tax story | F&M Trust Money Moves An estate tax story Money Moves Savings Community Retirement When Anna Smith died in 1991, some 28 years ago, her estate’s main asset was a trust that she had created. The trust held 9,994 shares of stock in State Line Hotel, Inc., a Las Vegas hotel and…

Everything you need to know about emergency funds | F&M Trust Money Moves Everything you need to know about emergency funds Money Moves Savings Retirement College Having a healthy emergency fund in place is a critical component to achieving and maintaining financial stability. Unfortunately,…