Join us in giving our 2019 graduates a big congratulations! This year, Brandon Caldwell and Kristin Nicely completed the School of Bank Management at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and Daniel Lawson completed the Graduate School of Banking program at Louisiana State University. We are so grateful for all of their hard work and dedication!
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Love Local: Small Businesses to Support this Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air! It’s almost Valentine’s Day and your special someone isn’t the only person you should be showing some love. How about some local business owners, too?! Have the best date night by supporting one of these local small businesses!
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Merchant Services: Another Way Highlands Community Bank Helps Businesses Thrive
Highlands Community Bank was created to provide a support system for a strong economy in the Alleghany Highlands. We sought to be more than a place where people make deposits and withdrawals by providing more than the basics for individuals and businesses. Our Merchant Services is just one of the many ways we add value to banking locally.
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Secret Costs You Didn’t Put in Your Budget
Whether you’ve been budgeting for a few months, or a few decades, everyone knows that all it takes is one surprise expense to throw off your whole balance sheet.
Maybe it was something simple like needing an exam from a specialist, or maybe it was something more difficult to tackle like a broken down vehicle. It’s impossible to plan for every little thing, but if you save for some things, you just may be able to keep up.
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Know Where You Stand on Your Personal Finances
People who like talking about their personal finances are few and far between. It’s not a comfortable subject for many people, often because many of us are burdened with debt that makes having healthy finances seem impossible.
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Preparing for Tax Season: Mentally & Financially
Let’s face it, everyone dreads tax season. Whether you owe on your return or expect to get money back, the process of preparing and filing your taxes can be a grueling process. Consider these tips to get you mentally and financially prepared for filing day.
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