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  • Don’t Get Duped: How to Avoid Charity Fraud

    Don’t Get Duped: How to Avoid Charity Fraud | F&M Trust Money Moves Don’t Get Duped: How to Avoid Charity Fraud Money Moves Community Americans are generous. Collectively, they gave a record $427.71 billion to U.S. charities in 2018, according to Giving USA 2019: The Annual Report on Philanthropy…

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    Last updated: 1/13/2026 9:24:57 PM
    Score: 1.450446605682373
  • ‘Tis the season to plan ahead

    ‘Tis the season to plan ahead | F&M Trust Money Moves ‘Tis the season to plan ahead Money Moves Community Savings ‘Tis the expensive season — the holiday season, that is. Between travel, food and gifts, your account balance can drop faster than Santa down the chimney. But with proper planning, the …

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    Last updated: 1/13/2026 9:26:14 PM
    Score: 1.450446605682373
  • Six predictors of happiness in retirement

    Six predictors of happiness in retirement | F&M Trust Money Moves Six predictors of happiness in retirement Money Moves Retirement Savings A study of adult development has been carried out at Harvard for roughly the last century. Three groups have been tracked: 268 Harvard graduates, born about…

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    Last updated: 1/13/2026 9:27:55 PM
    Score: 1.450446605682373
  • In the market for a mortgage? Your time may be now

    In the market for a mortgage? Your time may be now | F&M Trust Money Moves In the market for a mortgage? Your time may be now Money Moves Selling a Home Buying a Home Amid ongoing international trade disputes and a weakening global economy, mortgage affordability in the U.S. is improving. In fact, …

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    Last updated: 1/13/2026 9:28:40 PM
    Score: 1.450446605682373
  • Don’t let love blind you: avoid the online romance scam

    Don’t let love blind you: avoid the online romance scam | F&M Trust Money Moves Don’t let love blind you: avoid the online romance scam Money Moves Community You’ve met the perfect match online. The dating app messages quickly lead to texts, then phone calls. Shortly thereafter, your new love…

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    Last updated: 1/13/2026 9:29:59 PM
    Score: 1.450446605682373
  • Is it time to break up with your bank?

    Is it time to break up with your bank? | F&M Trust Money Moves Is it time to break up with your bank? Money Moves Buying a Home Retirement College Community Savings Breakups can be hard, but let’s face it: Sometimes they’re necessary. If your bank isn’t making you happy, it may be time to start…

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    Last updated: 12/15/2025 8:14:17 PM
    Score: 1.450446605682373
  • A good case for a corporate fiduciary

    A good case for a corporate fiduciary | F&M Trust Money Moves A good case for a corporate fiduciary Money Moves Retirement Savings As they say in the movies, the following is based upon a true story. Alex was in the market for a boat slip. He found one, owned by a brother and sister, Jack and…

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    Last updated: 1/13/2026 9:32:15 PM
    Score: 1.450446605682373
  • How to avoid early withdrawal penalties

    How to avoid early withdrawal penalties | F&M Trust Money Moves How to avoid early withdrawal penalties Money Moves Savings Retirement Buying a Home College To increase the likelihood that tax-preferred savings actually will be used for retirement, Congress included a 10% penalty tax on IRA and…

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    Last updated: 1/13/2026 9:34:36 PM
    Score: 1.450446605682373
  • Avoid these six financial false steps

    Avoid these six financial false steps | F&M Trust Money Moves Avoid these six financial false steps Money Moves Retirement College Savings Money makes the world go ’round, and being irresponsible with your finances can leave your world in ruins. But if you avoid these costly blunders, that doesn’t …

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    Last updated: 1/13/2026 9:37:10 PM
    Score: 1.450446605682373
  • Think twice before buying that new car

    Think twice before buying that new car | F&M Trust Money Moves Think twice before buying that new car Money Moves Starting a Family Savings College When you’re shopping for a new car, it’s easy to get caught up in the shiniest, newest car to hit the market. After all, some come with high-tech…

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    Last updated: 1/13/2026 9:39:46 PM
    Score: 1.450446605682373
  • Four ways to stop living paycheck to paycheck

    Four ways to stop living paycheck to paycheck | F&M Trust Money Moves Four ways to stop living paycheck to paycheck Money Moves Savings Retirement College Starting a Family For many people, the days just before payday are the hardest. With no savings and only a few bucks in the checking account,…

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    Last updated: 1/13/2026 9:41:15 PM
    Score: 1.450446605682373
  • Think hard before tapping your 401(k) balance

    Think hard before tapping your 401(k) balance | F&M Trust Money Moves Think hard before tapping your 401(k) balance Money Moves Savings Retirement One of the features that make 401(k) plans so attractive is that your money is not completely out of reach should an emergency need arise. Most plans…

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    Last updated: 1/13/2026 9:41:50 PM
    Score: 1.450446605682373
  • Three budget-friendly vacation ideas

    Three budget-friendly vacation ideas | F&M Trust Money Moves Three budget-friendly vacation ideas Money Moves Savings Community Ah, summer. The season of warm weather, long hours of daylight and of course, vacations that drain our pocketbooks. But what if there’s nothing in those pocketbooks to…

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    Last updated: 1/13/2026 9:43:29 PM
    Score: 1.450446605682373
  • Six things you shouldn’t do after applying for a mortgage

    Six things you shouldn’t do after applying for a mortgage | F&M Trust Money Moves Six things you shouldn’t do after applying for a mortgage Money Moves Buying a Home Selling a Home You found it: the perfect ranch-style home with an open floor plan, a finished basement, an attached garage and…

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    Last updated: 1/13/2026 9:45:25 PM
    Score: 1.450446605682373
  • Pass it on: Make sure your hard-earned money is left to the right people

    Pass it on: Make sure your hard-earned money is left to the right people | F&M Trust Money Moves Pass it on: Make sure your hard-earned money is left to the right people Money Moves Community Retirement Building up your savings takes years of hard work. And at some point, you’ll want to make sure…

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    Last updated: 1/13/2026 9:46:45 PM
    Score: 1.450446605682373