Last year, a CareerBuilder study found that 79 percent of full-time workers in the United States live paycheck to paycheck. Chances are that one or both of the people sitting beside you right now are living paycheck to paycheck—and one of them might even be you. But our team at First Volunteer Bank wants to help you end the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck once and for all. Read on →

How has your year gone so far? Has it been filled with vacations, shopping sprees, eating out and other splurges? If so, no worries! There’s still plenty of time to “right the ship” and get yourself back on a better financial track for the year. Our team at First Volunteer Bank has a few tips to help you get there. Go Back to Financial Basics It can be easy to get out of the routine of following good financial habits. Read on →

The team at First Volunteer Bank wants to go ahead and discuss the elephant in the room—back-to-school shopping. While the topic of another school year starting has been ignored this summer, it’s time to start discussing it. By getting out in front of shopping, you’ll help keep your budget from taking a hit. The Sooner the Better for Back-to-School Shopping Tax-free weekend in Tennessee is happening a little earlier than usual—it begins at 12:01 a. Read on →

It seems it happens every year. You have a goal to be better prepared for the holiday season only to fall into the same trap. Well, not this year! This year, the team at First Volunteer Bank wants to help you have as stress-free a holiday as ever by preparing early. Get Into the Christmas Spirit Have you ever heard the term Christmas in July? July marks the halfway point in the year, and it’s the perfect time to get started preparing for the holidays. Read on →

The rising temperatures—and the crazy humidity—mean that summer is in full force! And with the arrival of summer comes a plethora of activities that can have a serious hit on your wallet. That’s why our team at First Volunteer Bank wants to offer some tips on how to make it through summer with your budget intact! Get Financially Fit Chances are that the warm weather has made you want to become more physically fit. Read on →

When the kids are out for the summer, all sorts of extra expenses crop up. That means the summer months have the potential to bring financial stress on many families. But our team at First Volunteer Bank wants you to sit back and truly enjoy the summer without worrying about money. There are plenty of low-cost (or even no cost) activities during the summer months—and your family can still have plenty of fun! Read on →

Are you ready to add homeowner to your list of titles? We don’t blame you, especially since now is a great time to purchase a new home. However, whether you are looking to upgrade, downsize or are just a first-time homebuyer, our team at First Volunteer Bank wants to help offer some tips on how you can make 2018 the year you become a homeowner. But, first, it’s time to get to saving so that you have a down payment ready to go when buying a new home. Read on →

Family Wellness Month is this May. And our team at First Volunteer Bank wants you to consider working to improve not only your family’s physical wellness, but your financial health, too! Stepping Toward Financial Freedom There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to financial health. But there are certain habits that can benefit everyone. Take a look at some ways you can start establishing healthy habits when it comes to your family’s financial health. Read on →

Are you in the market for a new home or car? Perhaps you are looking to consolidate debt in order to pay off your debts sooner rather than later? No matter what type of loan you are looking for, one thing is for sure. You need a good credit score in order to obtain the best interest rate. Our team at First Volunteer Bank wants to offer some suggestions to help you boost your credit score this year so you can score a great interest rate on your next mortgage or personal loan. Read on →

“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.”— Rosalynn Carter When it comes to your children, it’s always a game of “follow the leader,” even if you don’t realize you are playing. The team at First Volunteer Bank wants to make sure you are teaching them the lessons that will lead into a brighter financial future. Read on →