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FDIC Tips for teens, young adults, newlyweds and parents are a click away!

Abra Roberts
May 3, 2023

FDIC tips for teens, young adults, newlyweds and parents are a click away. We hope you'll find this information useful. Newlyweds - Saying "I Do" to Sharing Finances Teens - Smart Money ...

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A Word from Management

Abra Roberts
Mar 21, 2023

First State Bank, founded in Henderson County in 1935, is deeply rooted in East Texas and is a leader in community banking. Through the years, in both good economic times ...

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Creating a Budget and Sticking to It

Abra Roberts
Nov 1, 2022

Getting StartedMaking and sticking to a budget is a key step towards getting a handle on your debt and working towards a savings goal, of any kind. Let’s say you ...

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Credit Score Basics

Abra Roberts
Nov 1, 2022

Credit Score Basics

The way your credit is gauged is through your credit score. Your credit score is a number between 300 and 850 assigned to your credit based on feedback provided by ...

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RECENT SCAM ALERT

Abra Roberts
Sep 12, 2022

We have had customers receive this text claiming to be a mobile banking alert that has blocked your debit card. Once you call the number, they ask for your 16-digit ...

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