A Letter From Our CEO
To Our FMS Bank Community, What a year. Whoever thought we’d encourage people to wear masks in the bank? Or face so many unexpected challenges, both as an organization and in our communities? It was, however, a year of unexpected opportunities as well, and FMS Bank made the most of them. We set an internal record for the number of loans we originated, helping more of our neighbors start or grow their businesses, and get into new homes than any year in our history. We also led all banks our size in PPP loans for the state of Colorado. For…
Give Some Thought To Holiday Spending.
The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most expensive. Here are some easy tips so you don’t end up in a hole after the holidays. The best way to avoid spending more than you planned is to actually have a plan. Set a total budget. Then make a gift list and check it twice. (Santa knew what he was doing.) Start with the people who are definitely getting something under the tree, then add to the list only if there’s room in your budget. Not all holiday expenses are gifts. Food, decorations, travel, babysitting (for those inevitable holiday parties)—they all go up at this…
We Can’t Stress This Enough.
Your finances can cause stress. Everyone pretty much knows that, right? Well, now we know that stress can actually affect your financial health. You heard that right. Stress can cause everything from binge spending to running up late charges because you’re avoiding your bills. So, what can you do about it? For starters, don’t start stressing out. We’ve put together a few tips on dealing with stress that can help keep you—and your bank account—healthy. Recognize The Signs You could be suffering from stress and not even know it. Insomnia, feeling overwhelmed, lack of appetite, fatigue, trouble focusing—they’re all signs that stress is affecting your life. So…
Stop! Thief!
By now, we’re so used to living our lives online it’s easy to take some things for granted. For instance, just like in real life, there are some bad people out there who want to take your money. The good news: there are a few simple things you can do to stop them. #banksneveraskthat Wondering whether a request for information from your bank is a scam? Glad you asked. Because there are things no bank would ever ask in an e-mail or text message: your account number, social security number, name, address or password. They will only ask you to provide this information to verify…