Nov 18, 2025 | Press Releases
First United Bank & Trust is making a lasting impact on Garrett College athletics. Its recent turf field naming gift pushed the Athletics Capital Campaign past its critical $500,000 goal. This contribution helped the campaign reach $655,000 in gifts and pledges,...
Jul 2, 2025 | Blog, Community and Family
College is more than an education — it’s the start of a new chapter, full of possibilities. However, for many students, the cost of higher education is a major financial hurdle. In the 2025–2026 academic year, the average total cost of attendance at a public in-state...
Feb 1, 2024 | Banking and Finance
Smart Financial Moves for Young Families Having children brings a new sense of responsibility. With a small person depending on you, it’s natural to want to make the best decisions for your growing family. Here are a few wise financial moves to help secure your...
Dec 1, 2011 | Banking and Finance
Would you like to give your children or grandchildren different kinds of gifts this holiday season? Financial gifts never go out of style. Some ideas: Stock or mutual fund shares. Your gift may spur a lifetime interest in investing. The “kiddie tax” rules (that...
Mar 15, 2011 | Banking and Finance
If you have read the papers or listened to the news lately, you are probably well aware that the cost of a college education keeps rising — generally, at a rate higher than the rate of inflation. A private college that would have charged $12,000 per year for tuition...
