A credit card skimmer is a portable device that attaches on top or in front of a legitimate scanner. The skimmer passively records your card data when you insert your card in the real scanner. Card thieves often temporarily attach these skimmers to gas pumps or ATMs. Check out the tips below and exercise caution… Read more »
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12 Money-Saving Tips for Winter
The trees are beginning to shed their colorful fall leaves, and before we know it, the Appalachian mountains will be dusted with snow. In addition to holidays and hot cocoa, winter also brings a harsh chill which tends to result in some increased expenses. Here are 12 tips to help you save money (and energy!)… Read more »
PVB Kingsport Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary
Kingsport, TN – This month marks the 1-year anniversary of the opening of Powell Valley National Bank’s (PVB, Bank) full-service office in Kingsport! We invite you to celebrate with us September 30 – October 4, here’s how: Stop by the Kingsport office for daily prize drawings and giveaways! Take advantage of a 1.32% APY* 6… Read more »
5 Tips for Back-to-School Savings
As summer comes to a close, the first day of school is quickly approaching. This is an exciting time of new beginnings, but it also brings with it new and sometimes unplanned expenses. In fact, average back-to-school spending is increasing year over year, with record highs expected for 2019. However, there are ways to get… Read more »
New Scam Alert: Fraudulent Calls Regarding Social Security Number
NEW SCAM ALERT: Beware of fraudulent calls claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. Never provide your social security number or other private information to someone over the phone. These types of scams can take on many forms. Today, a PVB employee received a voicemail from someone claiming to be from the Social… Read more »
Secure Travel Tips
Traveling in style means traveling secure. These cybersecurity tips from Homeland Security can help keep your information safe while you’re on the go this summer. 9 Cybersecurity Tips for Traveling Before You Hit the Road… Update Your Phone Software In addition to being our lifeline to friends, family, and most of the world,… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Opens New Full-Service Office in Abingdon
Jonesville, VA–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the opening of its newest full-service office located at 24495 Lee Highway in Abingdon, Virginia in the Walmart Development shopping area at Interstate 81, Exit 19. On Thursday, June 27th at 5:30 PM, Powell Valley National Bank, in conjunction with the Washington County Virginia… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Promotes Ashley Hammonds
Jonesville, VA–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ashley Hammonds to Assistant Vice President and Commercial Loan Administration. Hammonds joined PVB in 2004 in the Pennington Gap Office. Over the last 15 years, Ashley has had the opportunity to work in several different departments and capacities across the Bank. … Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Promotes Sarah Moore
Jonesville, VA–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Sarah Moore to Assistant Vice President in the Real Estate Department of the Bank. Moore joined PVB in 2015 as a Mortgage Loan Clerk in Jonesville where her responsibilities include managing the real estate loan origination process for its mortgage loan… Read more »
6 Tips for a Scam-Free Summer
With summer soon arriving, many of us are gearing up for trips and vacations. Here are some tips from the Federal Trade Commission to help ensure you have a scam-free vacation. Research A good place to start is asking friends and family for recommendations on travel agencies, vacation rentals, hotels, and packages. Next, Google the… Read more »