Letters From Leton: Call Me Ishmael

As the COVID-19 situation drags on, staying positive and keeping perspective on things becomes challenging. So I decided to shake things up a bit by getting back into reading books. I decided that I wanted a book to continue learning more about my culture and history (got one by Ron Rash – Appalachian Author – thanks for… Read more »



Letters From Leton: Oh Boy – Homemade

Think over the years about how many times you have used that phrase – the cake or cookies someone brings to work, homegrown vegetables or fruit shared with you. I was reminded of the value of “Homemade” last Saturday when our neighbor Jess brought over some homemade chocolate covered cherries. Normally, these are a treat she… Read more »









Pandemic Fraud Scams Advisory

A recent advisory from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) details pandemic-related impostor schemes and money mule scams targeting American consumers. Summarized by PCBB, below are some red flags to be aware of: Contact from an alleged government representative to verify, process, or expedite an individual’s economic impact payment. Receipt of what seems to be a… Read more »





Understanding Your Credit Score

Your credit score is an important component of your financial health. Your credit score (also called a FICO score) is a number calculated based on your credit history. Lenders use your credit score to evaluate your creditworthiness. In other words, lenders use your credit score to determine the probability that you will repay your loan… Read more »