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Simple Money Management: Balancing Your Checkbook AKA Tracking Your Money

Posted On: May 28, 2025 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: Budgeting

Perhaps you remember your mom or dad – or yourself! – sitting down with their paper bank statement at the end of each month, meticulously comparing it to the check register in their checkbook and making sure finances balanced out. Well, those days are long gone. Unless you’re paying rent or making a big purchase, most of us no longer rely on checks to make payments. With copious advances in technology, banking online is safe, secure and convenient. It has in many ways simplified our lives, but it also can make it a lot easier to overspend without even realizing it. Check registers may be outdated, but tracking your spending is not. Balancing your checkbook is still a valuable tool in money management, it’s just now easier than ever to do. Here are some suggestions on how to balance your checkbook courtesy of wisebread.com: Utilize online banking: With a few clicks, you have real-time access to your checking accounts, and nearly every financial institution
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Simple Money Management: Balancing Your Checkbook AKA Tracking Your Money

Posted On: May 28, 2025 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: Budgeting

Perhaps you remember your mom or dad – or yourself! – sitting down with their paper bank statement at the end of each month, meticulously comparing it to the check register in their checkbook and making sure finances balanced out.

Well, those days are long gone. Unless you’re paying rent or making a big purchase, most of us no longer rely on checks to make payments. With copious advances in technology, banking online is safe, secure and convenient. It has in many ways...

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Secure & Convenient: Online & Mobile Banking

Posted On: May 26, 2025 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: General, Mobile Banking

For day-to-day monitoring of your Farmers Bank accounts, nothing beats Online or Mobile Banking. With everyone connected to the internet, why not use it to keep tabs on your account activity, transfer funds between accounts and pay bills? The amount of information at your fingertips makes it the ultimate time-saver. And it’s totally free!

Online and Mobile Banking provides you with a secure connection to Farmers Bank, giving you access to all of your accounts, 24 hours a day,...

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Molly Leman

Molly Leman, New Personal Banker

Posted On: March 31, 2025 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: General

Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is excited to announce the addition of Molly Leman as a new Personal Banker. In this role, Leman will assist customers with their financial needs, provide personalized banking solutions, and help strengthen customer relationships.

With 10 years of experience in finance and customer service, Molly brings valuable expertise and a commitment to providing top-tier service. Previously, she worked at a local Farm Credit Services of America, where she excelled...

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Krista Cuthrell

Krista Cuthrell, New Director of Human Resources

Posted On: March 31, 2025 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: General

Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is pleased to announce Krista Cuthrell has accepted the position of Director of Human Resources. Krista has over 4 years of experience in Human Resources - her most recent was as a Human Resources Generalist at a hospital.

Farmers Bank has a long-standing reputation for excellence in customer service and community engagement. With Krista joining the leadership team, the bank is poised to continue building a dynamic and supportive work environment that aligns...

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Suzi Harper

Suzi Harper is transitioning into her new role, as Commercial Services Manager

Posted On: March 7, 2025 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: General

Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is proud to announce that Suzi Harper is transitioning into her new role as Commercial Services Manager. Harper has served Farmers Bank in the Retail Department as a Personal Banker for nearly 20 years, where she has built strong relationships with customers, by understanding their needs and providing personalized banking solutions to meet those needs.

In her new role, she will focus on providing businesses with customized financial solutions, including...

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Oops! 5 Big Financial Mistakes Small Businesses Make (And How to Dodge Them Like a Pro)

Oops! 5 Big Financial Mistakes Small Businesses Make (And How to Dodge Them Like a Pro)

Posted On: February 13, 2025 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: Business Banking

Running a small business is hard work but can be extremely rewarding. Business owners wear so many hats and with everything they must juggle on a daily basis, sometimes problems can arise.

These mistakes happen, especially money mistakes, but they don’t have to. Let’s break down some of the most common financial blunders small businesses make and how you can avoid them.

1. Avoid the Quick Pay Service Disaster - Mixing Business and Personal Finances

So,...

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Morgan Miller, New Retail Banking Supervisor

Morgan Miller, New Retail Banking Supervisor

Posted On: February 10, 2025 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: General

Mandy Allen, Assistant Operations Officer/Cashier is pleased to announce the promotion of Morgan Miller to the position of Retail Banking Supervisor.

Morgan Miller brings 6 years of banking experience and a deep commitment to customer satisfaction. She started her career at Farmers Bank as a Teller before moving into the eServices Department, where she handled technical questions, account reconciliations, and handled fraud-related issues. She later transitioned to the role of a Personal...

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10 Financially Savvy Moves for Your 20s

Posted On: January 16, 2025 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: Budgeting

Everyone knows the adage, “Time is money,” and that adage certainly applies to making the most of your money in your 20s. Those in their 20s have the greatest financial asset of all – time. Time makes money grow when it is invested wisely. Here are 10 financially savvy moves for 20-somethings.

Set financial goals. Put them in writing and calculate how much you’ll need to save monthly to reach your goals. Remember to make note of the big and small financial goals...
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Alexis McCallum, new Real Estate Lending Assistant

Alexis McCallum, new Real Estate Lending Assistant

Posted On: December 20, 2024 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: General

Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is excited to announce the addition of Alexis McCallum to its team as a Real Estate Lending Assistant. This strategic hire underscores Farmers Bank’s commitment to providing exceptional support and personalized service for clients navigating real estate financing.

Alexis brings a customer-first approach to the role. She will be part of a team responsible for streamlining the lending process, supporting borrowers throughout their home-buying...

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Alix Hagedorn, New eServices Specialist!

Alix Hagedorn, New eServices Specialist!

Posted On: November 29, 2024 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: General

Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is excited to announce the addition of Alix Hagedorn to its team as an eServices Specialist. In this role, Alix will focus on enhancing the bank’s digital offerings, ensuring seamless online banking experiences, and providing top-tier support to customers.

Hagedorn, brings 2 years of experience in banking, specializing in digital banking solutions, and customer service. She has a strong tradition of blending innovation with personalized service as...

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