by Francis E. Stone | Feb 21, 2023 | Financial Tips
February is the month of romance but to some individuals, it’s also the month of scamming. With the prevalence of online dating apps and social networking sites, romance scammers have more opportunity than ever to execute their scams. What is a romance scam? Romance...
by Rosemarie Stump | Feb 17, 2023 | Our Bank
As First Keystone Community Bank (FKCB) prepares to open its 19th branch in Bethlehem, PA, we’re proud to be the hometown bank for all types of communities, from urban to rural locations. We are proud to serve communities of all shapes and sizes with an array of...
by Natalie Stackhouse | Jan 10, 2023 | Financial Tips
With tax season right around the corner, financial institutions are offering suggestions for the fastest, safest, and most reliable way to receive your tax refund—direct deposit. It’s quick, secure, and free! While the majority of taxpayers already use direct deposit...
by Jonathan Littlewood | Jan 4, 2023 | Financial Tips
Interest rates are rising, but what does that mean to you? Financial service providers have begun to offer financial alternatives that may offer consumers lower rates in this time of financial turbulence. Here are some tips for navigating your finances during...
by Chris Zlobik | Nov 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
With the holidays quickly approaching, it is now more important than ever to be diligent about credit and debit card security. The first step is to acquaint yourself with the variety of scams and the methods used to enact them. One such scam is called a Brute Force...
by Chris Zlobik | Nov 9, 2022 | Financial Tips
As we are all looking for ways to stay financially solvent while maintaining our safety and security, the upcoming winter season could prove to be a challenge. Keeping utility costs down while staying warm in the cold months could cause you to fall prey to home...
by Rosemarie Stump | Nov 1, 2022 | Our Bank, Uncategorized
Meet Jennifer Groblewski. She is one of our newest Community Office Managers at First Keystone Community Bank (FKCB). With over 13 years of experience working in the banking field, Jennifer is a dedicated employee who goes above and beyond for her coworkers and...
by Leighton B. Walsh | Oct 27, 2022 | Financial Tips
Mortgage loan fraud can be extremely costly to both homeowners and lenders. The most common types of mortgage loan fraud occur when a prospective borrower misrepresents or omits information on a home loan application or inflates the value of their home for the purpose...
by Leighton B. Walsh | Oct 27, 2022 | Financial Tips
Whether you’re trying to protect your personal information, avoid pushy telemarketers or streamline the process of borrowing money, there are plenty of good reasons to stop trigger leads being sold by the three major credit bureaus. A trigger lead is a marketing...
by Cindy Laidacker | Sep 13, 2022 | Our Bank
Banking is a profession that offers a wide variety of opportunities for those willing to accept the challenge. From customer service tellers to loan officers, the rewards of a career in the banking field can be boundless. But in a post-pandemic world, banking, like...
