5 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Return March 17, 2025 Did you know household debt reached $17.5 trillion towards the end of 2024? While a majority of this debt is due to housing and mortgage costs, nearly $2.74 trillion was associated with credit card debt and auto loans. For many Americans living paycheck to paycheck and facing rising costs, one significant way to make a… Read More
Northern Colorado’s Taco Stop Expands with Award-Winning Flavors and Commitment to Service March 7, 2025 From humble beginnings as a food truck serving up authentic Mexican cuisine inspired by the flavors of Mexico City, The Taco Stop quickly became a beloved staple in Northern Colorado. What began as a small, mobile operation founded by Berenice Longoria and Cesar Lopez in 2012, has since transformed into a thriving brick- and-mortar restaurant… Read More
5 Formas Sencillas de Proteger tu Dinero en una Crisis April 2, 2025 Según una encuesta reciente, la mayoría de los estadounidenses no se sienten preparados económicamente para afrontar acontecimientos inesperados^ como la pérdida del empleo (64%), gastos imprevistos de más de $5,000 dólares (60%), el fallecimiento de un ser querido (59%) o gastos médicos (50%). Por eso, proteger tus finanzas es esencial para lograr una estabilidad económica… Read More
4 Tax Scams Targeting Your Refund and How You Can Avoid Them March 26, 2025 In 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reported nearly 300,000 identity theft cases, resulting in an estimated $5.5 billion in tax fraud. Through several sneaky scams, fraudsters will target taxpayers during tax season to steal their data, personal information, and refunds. Four common tax scams to watch out for. With fraudsters becoming savvier, it’s important… Read More
5 Maneras Inteligentes de Usar tu Reembolso de Impuestos March 25, 2025 ¿Sabías que la deuda de los hogares en EE.UU. alcanzó los $17,500 billones^ a finales de 2024? Aunque la mayor parte de esta deuda proviene de hipotecas y costos de vivienda, cerca de $2,740 billones están relacionados con tarjetas de crédito y préstamos para automóviles. Para muchas personas que viven de cheque en cheque y… Read More
6 Consejos para Crear un Fondo de Emergencia March 25, 2025 Todos hemos experimentado algún tipo de emergencia financiera, ya sea un problema con el auto o una factura inesperada del veterinario. Sin embargo, tener guardados fondos adicionales hace toda la diferencia. ¿Sabías que el 68% de las personas^ creen que no podrían cubrir sus gastos básicos durante un mes si perdieran su principal fuente de… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Christina Ciaffone March 18, 2025 In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Christina Ciaffone, Arizona Senior Vice President. Hometown: Chandler, Arizona Years at FirstBank: 12 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: 1. In three to four sentences, describe your experience in getting to where you are… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Nancy Alpizar Hernandez March 17, 2025 In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Nancy Alpizar Hernandez, Louisville Branch Manager. Hometown: Boulder, CO Years at FirstBank: 9 years and 6 months Other positions held with organizations/boards: 1. In three to four sentences, describe your experience in getting to where… Read More
5 Simple Ways to Protect Your Money in a Crisis March 14, 2025 A recent survey found that the majority of Americans don’t feel financially prepared for unexpected events like job loss (64%), unexpected expenses of more than $5,000 (60%), death of a loved one (59%) or medical expenses (50%). That’s why protecting your finances is crucial for achieving long-term financial stability and effectively planning for the future.… Read More
4 Formas de Determinar el Valor de tu Negocio March 13, 2025 ¿Sabías que el 98% de los propietarios de pequeños negocios^ no saben cuál es el valor de su negocio? Si estás pensando en vender o tienes un comprador interesado, conocer el valor de tu negocio es importante a la hora de negociar la mejor oferta disponible. Aquí tienes cuatro formas de calcular el valor de… Read More
Mes de la Historia de la Mujer Destacando a: Nancy Alpizar Hernandez March 12, 2025 En marzo, celebramos el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer reconociendo y celebrando a algunas de las mujeres líderes de FirstBank. Hoy presentamos a Nanzy Alpizar Hernandez, Gerente de la sucursal de Louisville. Ciudad natal: Boulder, Colorado Años en FirstBank: 9 años y 6 meses Otros cargos desempeñados en organizaciones/consejos: Voluntaria en organizaciones sin… Read More