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You may have heard that Silicon Valley Bank – the 16th largest bank in the U.S., collapsed a few days ago. This collapse does not affect any Farmers & Merchants Bank customers. Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failed because of deposit concentration from venture capital firms and technology startups. Eighty percent of deposits made by SVB […]

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Watch this video for these fraud prevention tips: Check your bank statements regularly Never click on unknown links Be mindful of where you put card information In this video, Amanda shares three tips for preventing fraud so you can keep your money safe: Tip #1: Check your bank statements regularly To prevent fraud, check your […]

Watch this video for these tips to clear out financial clutter: Get organized Look at the big picture Sign up for electronic statements    In this video, Josh shares three ways to clear out the financial clutter: Tip #1: Get organized What you’re going to want to do is sit down with some paper […]

Watch this video for these tips to save for holiday shopping: Open a separate savings account Cut back on your expenses Stick to a budget  In this video, Shyanne shares three ways to save money for holiday shopping: Tip #1: Open a separate savings account You can set up automatic transfers to a separate […]

Watch this video for these banking tips: Sign up for eStatements through your online banking account Use mobile deposit Sign up for direct deposit through your employer   In this video, Alison shares these three banking tips to make your life easier: Tip #1: Sign up for eStatements Signing up for eStatements lets you look […]

Do you get positive or negative feelings when you think about your finances? When others talk about money, do you feel empowered to speak up or listen? For some, money feels more like a stressor and not a tool to reach their goals. But understanding your finances and becoming financially literate is the best way […]

In this month’s newsletter, we share tips to achieve your financial goals and the benefits of contactless cards. Go to Newsletter »

Congratulations to our Hometown Pride winner: The Pleasant Dale Volunteer Fire Department!

by Sharon Hull It’s evening, you’ve settled in, and suddenly remember you’ve forgotten to deposit those checks. Or maybe there’s ice on the road, and you’d rather not drive. Or maybe you’re just super busy and can’t find time to visit the Bank. Sound familiar? The solution is easy! (And you barely need to disturb […]