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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Your golden years. And how much gold you’ll need to enjoy them.

How you spend your retirement depends a lot on how you’ve spent the years leading up to it. For National Retirement Security Week, FMS Bank has a few tips on some simple steps you can take to make the most out of yours. Can’t wait to retire? Don’t wait to plan for it. It’s never […]

Money and Kids: Tips Worth Saving

We all know the cliché of the 20-something child living in their parents’ basement because they don’t have the money to move out. Fortunately, this is 100% preventable! The trick is to start teaching your kids about money—and how to save and handle it—early. Here are some useful tips. Start A Saving Habit Teach your […]