The True Cost of Hurricane Season in Sarasota & Manatee Counties
It’s not just wind and rain—it’s a $700-a-month lifestyle surcharge.
In 2024, Florida saw 19 named storms, and while Sarasota and Manatee counties..
Your Phone Number Could Be the Weakest Link in Your Security
It happened to a woman in Tampa in less than 20 minutes. She lost control of her phone number, her email, and eventually her bank accounts. The..
Is the U.S. Getting Rid of the Penny? Here’s the Latest (2025 Update)
It may seem impossible: a coin that costs nearly four cents to make. In 2024, each U.S. penny cost about 3.69 cents to produce, resulting in a..
Community, Growth, and Big Moments: July Recap from Your Liberty Team
At Liberty Savings Bank, every month brings new milestones, but July was one for the books. From exciting leadership announcements to community..
Facebook Friend or Fake? How Seniors Are Being Targeted by Social Media Scams
In 2024, seniors lost over $3.4 billion to scams—and many of those started with a friend request.
That’s not a typo. That’s billion with a B.
Protecting Yourself from Common Scams in 2025
At Liberty Savings Bank, we take protecting our customers from fraud very seriously. Scammers are constantly coming up with new ways to steal your..
Why Scams Are Getting Smarter: AI, Deepfakes, and the Rise of the Digital Con
Scammers aren’t just getting bolder—they’re getting smarter. And fast.
In 2024 alone, Americans lost over $10 billion to fraud, shattering records..
How Community Banks Compete With National Giants
Let’s be clear: community banks aren’t trying to be the next JPMorgan Chase. They don’t need to be. Instead, they’ve carved out a space that’s..
Is Downsizing Worth It? Cost of Living Comparison Before and After Selling Your Home
Here’s a stat that stops people in their tracks: Americans aged 55 and older control more than two-thirds of the nation’s home equity, yet nearly 64%..
Take Advantage Of Florida's Sales Tax Holiday This Year
“A penny saved is a penny earned.” Sure, it’s an old saying—but in August, those pennies can add up fast.
Between August 1 and August 31, 2025,..
