Vacations are meant to be relaxing, but under planning and overspending can lead to financial stressors. Consider the following tips to reduce travel-related anxiety and help you make the most out of your time away - whether journeying across state lines or overseas. Create a travel budget. To help you make well informed financial decisions [...]
Elder financial abuse robs older Americans of billions of dollars in money, property and other assets every year. As those safeguarding their customers' finances, community bankers are key watchdogs for monitoring and preventing this abuse. As relationship lenders and financial first responders, community banks are in a unique position to help shield our elderly [...]
When asked to identify the quintessential ingredient that makes community banking special, we do not hesitate to answer “relationships.” As a community bank, we've always been open for business and ready to serve in an hour of need especially during the coronavirus pandemic. It is what we have always done at HomeTown Bank where [...]
Planning to spread some cheer? Focus on the community during the holidays and purchase a one-of-a-kind creation from your local small businesses. By doing so, you’ll be giving a gift that keeps on giving—local economic prosperity. Did you know that for every $100 you spend at locally owned businesses, $48 out of every $100 [...]
This Veterans Day, we celebrate the men and women of our armed forces for their patriotism and willingness to serve the common good. Their sacrifices, and those of their families, are an enduring testament to the strength and character of America’s military. It’s why HomeTown Bank is proud to serve these members of our [...]
