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Tax Considerations When Buying and Selling Real Estate

Purchasing real estate—whether for your home or other personal use or as an investment—comes with many complex tax implications. From property taxes…

Safeguarding Your Finances: Protecting Yourself from Holiday Season Scams and Frauds

As the holiday season approaches, it's important to be aware of the increased risk of frauds and scams that banks often witness during this time. Unfortunately,…
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Teaching Kids About Money: From Birth To College

Even before your baby is born, you’re probably thinking about the financial changes a child will bring. New parents have to revise their household budgets…
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F&M Bank Named “Best of Virginia”

Virginia Living Magazine has released its annual 176-page statewide guide listing the more than 1,500 winners from its January readers’ survey. Nearly…
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Understanding Inflation as a Small Business Owner

When it comes to inflation, small businesses are more vulnerable to the challenges of rising prices than larger companies. Not only does it increase your…
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Spring Clean Your Finances

Spring is a natural time to start planning for the upcoming year, whether you plan to buy a home, return to school, or simply map out your summer vacation.…
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F&M Bank Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2022 Results and Fourth Quarter Dividend

Company Release - 1/30/2023 3:55 PM ET Strong fourth quarter loan growth sets the stage for solid results in 2023. See associated, unaudited financials…
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Buy Now Pay Later vs. Layaway vs. Credit Card

There are more ways to pay for your purchases than ever before, and with the holidays approaching, you may be wondering which method of payment is the…
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Six Keys to More Successful Investing

A successful investor maximizes gain and minimizes loss. Though there can be no guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful, and all investing…