The Citizens' Blog

2012 this is the year that things will finally get better, at least that is what “they” have been saying every year now, that the nation will start to see recovery next year, well it is finally next year and let’s hope for our sake that the nation starts recovering.  I’m of course being sarcastic about this, but now is a good time to take a look at your personal finances and get your financial house in order.  Some ideas might include depending on your situation and what you own.

I see the struggles that families are having with aging parents and their long term care and well being.  It is a tough decision to have a parent in a nursing home, assisted living, or have at home health care.  The emotional cost is draining not to mention the potential financial cost that will ensue no matter what you choose. 

Today during our Monday morning officers meeting we were talking about technology and how we should be handling different technology.  The technology in question is ATM’s, I’m sure many people reading this will remember when ATM’s first came out and where you made your first ATM transaction, and how there were no surcharges at first.

As I sit here waiting for my younger, and much more mature sister to give birth to her first child, I think about their future, and I can’t help think about the future of my working years and the working years of CFB customers.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is calling upon consumers during America Saves Week to build savings by taking advantage of ways to automatically save money, reduce debt and build wealth.