Money Matters Blog
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Tom Maxwell and FMBT Recognized by Marinette School District
June 23, 2020
Categories: Community, General
Tom Maxwell, Vice President and former longtime President of Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust, is the latest recipient of the Marinette School District’s monthly Community Propel Award. Mr. Maxwell accepted the award to a first-ever standing ovation at the Marinette School Board meeting on Tuesday, June 16. Mr. Maxwell and Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust were recognized for their sponsorship of the Hi-Q program, the oldest continuing academic quiz competition in the United States, as well...
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COVID-19 Relief Grant
June 17, 2020
Categories: Community, General
Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust recently donated $20,000 to ten area community organizations. The funds were the proceeds of a COVID-19 Relief Grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago which was made available to its member institutions to support nonprofit organizations in their local communities.
Recipients of the donations include:
Marinette Recreation Center debt reduction fund Crivitz Area Food Pantry St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Lake Ellen Camp FC...
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Online Safety Tips for Retirees
June 15, 2020
Categories: Cyber Security, General
Online safety is a much bigger problem than most people realize. It’s estimated that seniors lose a total of about $30 billion every year because of online scams. We want to prevent that from happening, and we bet you do, too. We’ve put together some of the easiest ways for seniors to be safe online.
Be careful when making online purchases. Hackers and scammers can make websites look pretty convincing and trustworthy on the outside. Here are some steps...
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Why You Should Bank Local
June 8, 2020
Categories: Community, General, Save
You’ve heard big banks advertise their services all over the world, but many consumers don’t realize all of the benefits that come with banking local. When it comes to customer service, banking fees and community impact, banking local is the smart choice, and we’ll tell you why.
Personal RelationshipsBecause local banks have less customers than your average megabank, employees have the chance to form deeper relationships with the people they serve. They...
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