In the height of summertime heat, there is nothing quite like escaping to the movies for a little AC & entertainment. When Avengers: Infinity War was released it got us in the mood for a good blockbuster and now with Incredibles 2, Jurassic World 2, Ant Man & The Wasp and Mission: Impossible – Fallout,…
Simply put, we love the people and communities that we are lucky enough to serve each and every day. Our new online video series – We’re Your Biggest Fan gives us the opportunity to share a little bit about the people and organizations that make up our community with some banking know-how thrown in for…
We love to support local businesses because we know how important they are to the community. Small businesses are the heart of the community. They give our towns character, provide jobs and are a key part of what makes a town flourish. As a bank that has Community First as their mantra, it just makes…
Mother’s Day is coming and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than sharing a few of the important lessons Mom taught us and why those lessons have meaning for us at WVFSL. Maybe you’ve heard a few of these before? Treat People The Way You Want To Be Treated –This advice goes…
Wallkill Valley Federal Savings & Loan is a community-minded business. Our headquarters is not located in another state like corporate banks. Our Board of Directors, officers, and all our staff all live, work, and play right here in the Hudson Valley. One of the ways we put community first is by offering support to non-profits…
Welcome Home: Understanding Closing Costs
April is tax season and while some people are stressed about filing their taxes on time, others are eagerly anticipating their refund check. If you are part of the latter group, we%u2019ve got a few ideas for smart ways to spend your tax refund.
Buying a home can be an extremely stressful time especially if you’ve never gone through the process before. As your biggest fan, we’d like to help the process of buying your first home be a pleasurable one. Take a look at some of our favorite tips below: Save before you buy. Buying a home is…
Unfortunately we live in a world where being taken by a scammer is something we all have to think about. Scammers use a variety of methods to take your money but for today’s blog, we are going to focus on two, email phishing schemes and fake IRS calls. Don’t take the bait, beware of email…
Giving makes us happier. It’s not just a nice sentiment; there is real science behind it. When we give, we get the same rush as when we enjoy a piece of chocolate. And it doesn’t seem to matter how much you give, the rush is the same. Turns out that the feeling you get when…