“The most beautiful..” “The funniest…” “The weirdest…” We have all seen the headlines for list articles as we read the news or scroll social media on our phone or computer. I recently came across a list I had never seen before – The 47 Most Unlikable TV Characters of All Time. Rather than spoil the list… Read more »
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IRS Provides New Benefit Plan Limits for 2023
The IRS recently announced benefit plan limit changes for 2023. Many employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits which are adjusted for inflation each year. However, due to decades-high inflation, many limits were increased more than usual for 2023. Common plans affected are health savings accounts (HSAs), high deductible health plans (HDHPs), and 401(k)… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Twenty-Four Hours
In the early 2000s, 24 was a top-rated TV show. The protagonist, Jack Bauer, was a federal agent whose job usually came down to saving America and protecting the President from attacks and terrorism attempts often involving high explosives (like an atomic bomb). To complicate matters, Jack had to do all of this in 24… Read more »
The Limitations of Flood Insurance | NFIP Policy Restrictions
BY: Steve Bonday, CIC, CBIA, AIPInsurance Sales Executivesbonday@bankersinsurance.net Flood insurance is not covered by standard homeowners policies. If you’ve been a client of ours (Bankers Insurance) for long, you’ve no doubt heard this before but the point bears repeating. We regularly speak with clients who believe they have coverage under their homeowners policy for damage… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Thank You Very Much!
Often, we think we know a lot. Then sometimes we have an experience and learn how little we may know. Over the holidays, Tammie and I watched the movie, Elvis (highly recommended even if you are not an Elvis fan). I was aware of his music, his marriage, his outfits, and his unfortunate passing. I… Read more »
Virginia Bankers Association Selects Amy Mellinger as Chairman of the Emerging Bank Leaders Group
Jonesville, VA—Powell Valley National Bank (PVNB) is pleased to announce that Amy Mellinger, Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources and Marketing, will serve as Chairman of the Emerging Bank Leaders (EBL) group for the Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) beginning January 1, 2023. As a graduate of the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management and… Read more »
Letters from Leton: Be Careful Swinging Your Fireball
New Year’s Day, like most holidays, comes with traditions. Having some Scottish ancestry, I know of certain traditions like – Cleaning the house for a healthy new year Gifting salt for health and coal for warmth in the new year Having a black haired stranger be the first to enter your home in the new… Read more »
Letters From Leton: My Best Christmas Was My Family’s Worst
Christmas, in a child’s mind, is a magical and amazing time. Santa. Gifts. Candy. Candy Canes. Candy Corn. Syrup. However, my best Christmas was my family’s worst. The winter of 1964 was an especially cold, dreary, and snowy one. My dad had lost his job (coal mining cycle). Mom was pregnant with my youngest sister… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Names Mark Farris as Market Executive
Jonesville, VA-Powell Valley National Bank (PVNB, Bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Farris, Senior Vice President, to Market Executive for Washington County, VA. “Mark is a dedicated banker and community volunteer having spent 25 years in the Washington County, Virginia Market,” said Leton L. Harding, Jr., CEO of PVNB. “During his time… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Why I Hate Checks – Reason #57
Well, here I go again… my continuing rant about checks. Beyond the theft risk (here, world, is all the information you need to rob me) and fraud risk (lets go to Wal-Mart and buy a color printer to create fake checks), the greatest negative impact of checks is on poor people. Don’t believe me? Last Wednesday, we… Read more »