﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:30:20 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>FSB Bank - Financial Wellness</title><link>https://www.fsb.bank:443/Education/Blog/rss/category/444/financial-wellness</link><atom:link href="https://www.fsb.bank:443/Education/Blog/rss/category/444/financial-wellness" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lynn Scott]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How to Budget After College in 2026]]></title><link>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/how-to-budget-after-college-in-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ In this guide, we’ll go over how you can avoid debt and gain financial freedom through careful planning and modern budgeting techniques. Altogether, making a topic like this one manageable rather ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/how-to-budget-after-college-in-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[67371757-ee64-4dd2-9632-24b8dbef100d-165]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lynn Scott]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Your Guide to Navigating Tax Season]]></title><link>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/your-guide-to-navigating-tax-season</link><description><![CDATA[ Having someone who handles your taxes is great, but knowing what is being filed is beneficial. This way, you can understand the process better and will be able to anticipate the questions that will ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/your-guide-to-navigating-tax-season</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[67371757-ee64-4dd2-9632-24b8dbef100d-145]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lynn Scott]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Achieve Financial Peace of Mind]]></title><link>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/achieve-financial-peace-of-mind</link><description><![CDATA[  Why You Need an Emergency Fund  
Emergencies can come in many forms. Medical bills, car repairs, home maintenance, or changes in employment are just a few examples. An emergency fund allows you to ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/achieve-financial-peace-of-mind</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[67371757-ee64-4dd2-9632-24b8dbef100d-135]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lynn Scott]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Year, New Budget]]></title><link>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/new-year-new-budget</link><description><![CDATA[ We want to help you feel confident in 2026, so we’ve gathered some practical tips that we think will work for you.   Review Your 2025 Spending Habits  Before you jump ahead to 2026, look at what you ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/new-year-new-budget</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[67371757-ee64-4dd2-9632-24b8dbef100d-134]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Turner]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Get Down with Cutting Costs]]></title><link>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/get-down-with-cutting-costs</link><description><![CDATA[  By Amy Persyn  

 I have been unintentionally eavesdropping, mostly when out and about shopping. I can’t tell you how many times I have heard someone remark on the cost of things in the aisle. ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/get-down-with-cutting-costs</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[67371757-ee64-4dd2-9632-24b8dbef100d-130]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Turner]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Accumulation Account Acumen]]></title><link>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/accumulation-account-acumen</link><description><![CDATA[  By Amy Persyn  

 There are many accounts and savings tools out there to help you save but not all are built with the same goals in mind. Some account types focus on term, some aim to help you ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/accumulation-account-acumen</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[67371757-ee64-4dd2-9632-24b8dbef100d-95]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Migjen Zulali]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Five Smart Ways to Maximize your Savings with First State Bank]]></title><link>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/five-smart-ways-to-maximize-your-savings-with-first-state-bank</link><description><![CDATA[ 
 Saving money is one of the most important, yet hardest, financial habits to develop. Whether you're saving for a rainy day, a new home, retirement, or looking to stretch each dollar a little bit ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 19:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/five-smart-ways-to-maximize-your-savings-with-first-state-bank</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[67371757-ee64-4dd2-9632-24b8dbef100d-53]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Migjen Zulali]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Financial Wellness at Every Age: Building Smart Money Habits in Southeast Michigan]]></title><link>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/financial-wellness-at-every-age-building-smart-money-habits-in-southeast-michigan</link><description><![CDATA[ At First State Bank, we’ve been helping our neighbors in Macomb County and beyond take control of their finances for over a century. While everyone's financial journey, ages they hit milestones and ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 19:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/financial-wellness-at-every-age-building-smart-money-habits-in-southeast-michigan</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[67371757-ee64-4dd2-9632-24b8dbef100d-51]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Turner]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[$ Savings Hacks]]></title><link>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/savings-hacks</link><description><![CDATA[  By Amy Persyn  

 Are you looking to ramp up your savings efforts? I’ve put together four tips that can help you save – some have helped me! It’s okay to start small. If you’re only able to ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/savings-hacks</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[67371757-ee64-4dd2-9632-24b8dbef100d-131]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Migjen Zulali]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Smart Financial Habits To Develop in 2025]]></title><link>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/smart-financial-habits-to-develop-in-2025</link><description><![CDATA[ It’s January, the season of New Year’s resolutions, goal setting, and vision boards! As we step into 2025, many people are thinking about how they can set themselves up for financial success this ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.fsb.bank/Education/Blog/smart-financial-habits-to-develop-in-2025</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[67371757-ee64-4dd2-9632-24b8dbef100d-55]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>