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Let The Shopping Begin!
During a quiet moment on Thanksgiving Day about ten years ago, I had a marvelous idea. I decided that I would go Christmas shopping! So, all alone, I ventured out of the country to the Big City of Nashville. My first stop was the big mall over by the Cumberland River. I got there at […]
Standing with Service Members
This Veterans Day—the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I—we celebrate the men and men and women of our armed forces for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve the common good. Their sacrifices and those of their families is an enduring testament to the strength and character of America’s military […]
Community Banks vs. Corporate Banks
You are ready to go to college and need a checking account. You are mad at your current bank and want a change. You are new in town and need a good bank. You have started your own business and want a bank you can work with. You want to call a bank and not […]
12 Tips on Protecting Your Mobile Device
Aren’t you the smart one! You’ve been out shopping all day and almost all of your Christmas shopping is done! Amazing!!! I will NEVER be that person. I am always shopping at the last minute. The 24 hour drug store clerks know me by my first name. But I am proud (although a little irritated) […]
If It’s Too Good to Be True …
Love is in the air…and I really mean “the air”! You have met the man/woman of your dreams. He/She is so special and kind and wonderful. Friendship, romance and marriage are definitely in your near future. What could be more perfect than to find that special person to spend the rest of your life with!!! […]
ICBA and The Farmers Bank Offer Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Sensitive Information
Portland, TN (Oct. 3, 2018) —In recognition of National Cybersecurity Month in October, ICBA and The Farmers Bank are reminding consumers of simple steps they can take to safeguard their sensitive data when making purchases online or via a smart device and what to do if they suspect their information has been compromised. Educating customers […]
Buy Now or Cry Later – What to Buy and When
Don’t you just love a good sale? There is nothing like walking into a department store to find they are running a sale like “Buy One, Get Two Free!” Most of the time, we just luck up on these sales. I have the habit of being a day late or just missing it all together, […]
The Power of a Good Policy
For those who feared that partisanship and politics always trumps policy in Washington, I have good news! Thanks to the power of grassroots advocacy and the support of pro-community bank elected officials, including Lamar Alexander, Bob Corker, Marsha Blackburn and Diane Black, Washington has approved much-needed financial reforms. The landmark Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and […]
Saving Money While Dining Out
It’s hard to believe that Labor Day is just around the corner. Life is speeding by so fast it makes your head swim. It was just Easter, then here comes Labor Day and next week it will be Christmas. Well, not really but it feels that way. Life is moving way too fast and we […]
College: A Freshman’s Survival Guide
Hasn’t this summer just flown by?!? A couple of months ago, you graduated from high school. You were “Big Man (or Woman) on Campus.” All the lower classmen looked up to you, wishing they were walking in your shoes (you did it, too!), getting out of this town and going off to college or tech […]
