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 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
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Sabrina Blosky March 10, 2025 In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today, we’re featuring Sabrina Blosky, Contact Center Manager. Hometown: Muskego, WI Years at FirstBank: 11 years 1. In three to four sentences, describe your experience in getting to where you are today. A blend of personal and professional… 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
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Paige Dopler March 3, 2025 In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today, we’re featuring Paige Dopler, Greeley Branch Manager. Hometown: Greeley, CO Years at FirstBank: 10 Years 1. In three to four sentences, describe your experience in getting to where you are today. When I graduated college, I didn’t… 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
Mes de la Historia de la Mujer Destacando a: Christina Ciaffone March 11, 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 Christina Ciaffone, Vicepresidente Senior en Arizona. Ciudad natal: Chandler, Arizona Años en FirstBank: 12 años Otros cargos desempeñados en organizaciones/consejos: Presidente del Consejo de About Care Inc^. 1. En tres o… Read More
Mes de la Historia de la Mujer Destacando a: Sabrina Blosky March 11, 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 Sabrina Blosky, Gerente del Centro de Atención al Cliente. Ciudad natal: Muskego, WIAños en FirstBank: 11 años 1. En tres o cuatro frases, ¿Podrías describir tu experiencia para llegar a… Read More
¿Rentando Por Siempre? Esto es lo Que Deberías Saber March 11, 2025 Hoy en día, comprar una casa es más caro que nunca, por lo que muchos estadounidenses se consideran inquilinos permanentes^ sin intenciones de comprar vivienda. Según un estudio^ de Apartment List, la generación de los Millennials se está quedando atrás con respecto a otras generaciones en cuanto a la compra de viviendas. Los Millennials constituyen… Read More
Contacted by the IRS? Here’s How You Can Tell It’s a Scam March 10, 2025 Have you been contacted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) via email or text? Well, it may be a scam. With tax season ramping up, IRS impersonators are pulling out all the stops to trick you into clicking on insecure links to steal your information. According to the IRS Criminal Investigation Unit, there were more… Read More