1 in 7 People Have Unclaimed Property: Here’s What You Need to Know January 30, 2024 We all know the excitement when you discover forgotten money in an old pair of jeans or jacket pocket. Similar to forgotten money, about one in seven people in the United States have unclaimed property. This refers to any money, assets or property that have not yet been claimed by their rightful owner. Every state… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Elbra Wedgeworth January 29, 2024 FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African-American leaders. Today, we’re featuring FirstBank Board of Directors member, the Honorable Elbra Wedgeworth. Hometown: Denver, Colorado Years at FirstBank: 7 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: President of the Denver Union Station Project… Read More
La universidad es una inversión financiera: Aquí hay 5 maneras de ahorrar January 25, 2024 Existen muchos factores para tener en cuenta al tomar la decisión de continuar con la educación superior. Desde los precios de la colegiatura, becas disponibles, financiamiento, hasta encontrar la escuela adecuada; no existe una solución única para todos. Al ser realista sobre tus objetivos y planificar con anticipación, puedes tomar una decisión que sea accesible… Read More
6 Mobile Banking Alerts to Help Monitor Your Finances January 23, 2024 A recent American Bankers Association (ABA) survey found mobile banking was the preferred banking method in 2023 according to 60 percent of Millennials, 57 percent of Gen Z and 52 percent of Gen X individuals. With mobile banking’s growing popularity across multiple generations, monitoring your accounts with alerts can help you master your finances. Here… Read More
Celebrate FirstBank’s New Spanish Banking Center in Glenwood Springs January 23, 2024 Language should never be a barrier when it comes to achieving your financial goals. That’s why FirstBank created Spanish Banking Centers (SBCs), where customers can receive banking services in their preferred language and with an understanding of their culture. Several FirstBank employees at the Center, from tellers to managers and lending officers, speak Spanish. We… Read More
Celebra la apertura del nuevo Centro Bancario de FirstBank en Glenwood Springs. January 23, 2024 El idioma nunca debe ser un obstáculo cuando se trata de alcanzar tus metas financieras. Es por eso que creamos los Centros Bancarios de FirstBank (SBC, por sus siglas en inglés), donde los clientes pueden recibir servicios bancarios en el idioma de su preferencia y con un entendimiento de su cultura. Varios empleados de estos… Read More
7 Ways FirstBank Protects Your Money and Personal Information January 19, 2024 According to IBM, the average data breach costed companies $4.45 million in 2023. With 51 percent of organizations planning to increase incident response testing, threat detection, and more, FirstBank continues to invest in and amplify how we protect your money and personal information. While there are several controls in place, here are seven ways FirstBank… Read More
Tu guía de navegación y presupuesto para la “Tip-flación” January 19, 2024 Probablemente, muchos de nosotros hemos encontrado el indicador para dejar propina al comprar café o comida de un mostrador de atención rápida, ofreciendo varias opciones de propina (por ejemplo, 10%, 20%, y 30%). Sin embargo, estas comodidades del punto del servicio también han resultado en un aumento de frustraciones entre los consumidores, mejor conocidos como… Read More
5 estafas en línea dirigidas a tu cartera y cómo evitarlas January 16, 2024 Según un informe de Better Business Bureau (BBB) de 2022^, los consumidores de entre 25 y 44 años reportaron haber perdido dinero por estafas por mensajes de texto más que cualquier otro grupo de edad. Este grupo de edad también notificó una mayor susceptibilidad al fraude (42.6 por ciento) y una mayor perdida en dólares de un… Read More
5 Ways to Avoid the Biggest Identity Theft Scams this Tax Season January 5, 2024 In 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) identified nearly 1.1 million tax returns as potential fraud. For many fraudsters, tax season can mean intercepting important tax documents and deceiving unsuspecting taxpayers to steal their money. Two common tax-related scams: 1) Fraudsters take your tax documents, such as a W-2, and file a return to ensure… Read More