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As our world becomes increasingly more connected, it becomes easier for scammers to use technology to take advantage of us and our loved ones.

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Whether you’re setting up your first budget or just want to refresh your finances, one of these proven budgeting techniques will work for you!

Creating and following a personal budget is one of the best ways to take steps towards financial freedom. While budgeting techniques may vary, they all require the same foundational practices: looking at the big picture, tracking your spending, and setting goals. It’s important to take all of these elements into account before choosing a technique that will work best for your financial situation. 

Let’s explore some of the most popular budgeting techniques. 

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When you walk into our Hot Springs branch in Bath County, VA, you’ll most likely be greeted by the smiling face of Pam Kincaid. 

Pam has worked as a Customer Service Representative for Highlands Community Bank for the past year and a half. While each day is different, she spends a lot of her time helping customers open new checking accounts, learn how to use online banking, and issue debit cards. She also assists the Highlands team by running balance reports and helping the tellers daily. 

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Most people know Hot Springs, VA as the home of The Omni Homestead Resort. This historic tourist attraction, which offers a variety of amenities and activities, brings people from all over the mid-Atlantic and beyond and has inspired a spark of economic growth in the area.

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Learn about the perks of our newest personal checking account, Personal Checking Plus

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As a community bank, we take the time to build strong relationships with the local businesses we serve. Because our roots are here, those relationships are built with our friends and neighbors. Even if they’re new neighbors, we take the time to get to know the people who seek to build something wonderful for our community. We were proud to play a role in Martha Atherholt and Wendy Hudler’s dreams of building a place for members of the community to come and enjoy one another, known today as Jack Mason’s Tavern & Brewery.

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