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It’s easy to focus on what we want — a bigger home, newer car, or fancy vacation. But studies show that regularly practicing gratitude can actually improve your financial well-being. When we feel thankful for what we already have, we’re less likely to make impulsive purchases or compare ourselves to others.

Gratitude helps shift our mindset from scarcity (“I need more”) to sufficiency (“I have enough”). That shift can influence smarter spending, consistent saving, and even generosity toward others.

Try keeping a weekly gratitude list that includes financial blessings — a reliable paycheck, a roof over your head, or a helpful banker who goes the extra mile. Seeing your blessings on paper can remind you how far you’ve come.

At FNB Community Bank, we practice gratitude daily. We’re thankful for our loyal customers who choose to bank local, for our employees who serve with heart, and for the communities that trust us to be a partner in their success. Since 1943, we’ve built relationships rooted in gratitude and community spirit.

This Thanksgiving season, take a moment to pause and reflect on the people and opportunities that make your life richer — because true wealth isn’t just measured in dollars, it’s measured in gratitude.