by Frances Seward | Jan 19, 2024 | Financial Tips
We’ve all said it: “This is the year I’m going to start saving money.” But setting financial resolutions can seem intimidating and unrealistic. While many Americans would agree that saving more money is a priority for the new year, implementing the means necessary to...
by The FKCB Fraud Department | Dec 18, 2023 | Cybersecurity
On the first day of Christmas the scammers gave to me…A shady letter from Santa! Parents eager to see their child’s reaction to a letter from Santa can easily fall for this scam that uses sentimentality to gain sensitive information. Use a well-known campaign...
by Jonathan Littlewood | Dec 11, 2023 | Financial Tips
As a consumer, you are probably aware of credit reports and credit scores. But do you really know what they mean and how they interact? And most importantly—How do they affect you? Credit Report vs. Credit Score Credit reports and credit scores are related but not...
by Jonathan Littlewood | Nov 21, 2023 | Our Bank
Small Business Saturday is a national initiative held the Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage shopping at local retailers. Business owners strive to present not just a productive shopping experience, but also an engaging and sometimes entertaining adventure that...
by Tina Roth | Nov 7, 2023 | Products & Services
A Health Savings Account, or HSA, is a pre-tax account that can provide health coverage as well as an investment to those who qualify. This innovative approach to health coverage has advantages that can keep both your personal and financial life healthy. What is an...
by Levi Diltz | Oct 17, 2023 | Cybersecurity
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which encourages the public to reduce their online risk in both the public and private sectors. It’s a reminder for all of us to take action each day to protect ourselves online or when using connected devices. Building a...
by Kathleen Jarski | Oct 3, 2023 | Our Bank
As we recognize National Customer Service Week, we’d like to celebrate our frontline staff—the tellers and customer service representatives (CSRs) who are skilled at providing exemplary service to meet the needs of our customers. Our frontline staff play a pivotal...
by Francis E. Stone | Sep 11, 2023 | Cybersecurity
Identity theft and fraud are becoming more frequent every day as criminals devise more ways to scam consumers. These Social Engineering attacks come in many different forms typically initiated over the phone, internet or by text. Scammers often impersonate trusted...
by Leighton B. Walsh | Sep 11, 2023 | Products & Services, Uncategorized
Because buying a home is one of the biggest decisions most consumers will make in their lifetime, First Keystone Community Bank (FKCB) is proud to offer a new option for home buyers with a different type of mortgage loan that can provide assistance with the daunting...
by Brenda Grasley | Aug 15, 2023 | Financial Tips
Homeownership can be a source of security and stability, and it can build wealth for the owner over a period of time through equity. But what is home equity and how can it be used? What is equity? Basically, equity is the difference between a home’s market value and...
