A No Brainer: Save More for College with a Smart Choice College Savings Account July 26, 2022 Keeping up with the rising cost of higher education may seem daunting, but a CollegeInvest Smart Choice College Savings Account (CSA) can help make saving for college easier. FirstBank and CollegeInvest are offering several added incentives to make the most of your college savings. What is a CollegeInvest Smart Choice CSA? Also known as a… Read More
Capture the Cube Comes to Basalt July 26, 2022 Capture the Cube: Basalt Capture the Cube is coming to the Basalt community! The hunt starts Tuesday, June 7 and continues through Friday, August 26. Each week, one FirstBank cube (4”x4”) will be dropped around Basalt’s favorite locations. Every cube is a winner! If you find a cube, you’ll be able to redeem it at… Read More
¡Encuentra el Cubito llegó a Basalt! July 26, 2022 Encuentra el cubito: Basalt ¡Encuentra el Cubito llegó a la comunidad de Basalt! La cacería comienza el martes 7 de junio y continúa hasta el viernes 26 de agosto. Cada semana, se ocultará un cubito de FirstBank (4 “x4”) alrededor de los lugares favoritos de Basalt. ¡Cada cubito es un ganador! Si encuentra un cubito,… Read More
5 Loans That Mean Business August 1, 2022 These five loans could help you build or grow your business It’s fair to say many business owners would prefer to fund their business themselves, and use their own cash to grow, especially in a rising rate environment. However, sometimes businesses need access to money they don’t currently have in order to expand or manage… Read More
Cinco préstamos de Negocios que apoyan a su negocio August 1, 2022 Estos cinco préstamos podrían ayudarle a crear o hacer crecer su negocio Es justo decir que muchos propietarios de negocios preferirían financiar su negocio ellos mismos y usar su propio efectivo para crecer, especialmente en un entorno de tasas en aumento. Sin embargo, a veces las negocios necesitan acceso a dinero que actualmente no tienen… Read More
Card Fraud is Soaring: Here’s How to Protect Yourself July 29, 2022 Credit card fraud is the most common type of identity theft. According to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) most recent study, consumers reported nearly half-a-million credit card cases in 2020. While card fraud is an unfortunate reality for many, with some preparation and vigilance, you can prevent becoming a victim. Here’s where to start. Secure… Read More
El fraude de tarjetas está aumentando: Aquí le explicamos cómo protegerse July 29, 2022 El fraude de tarjetas de crédito es el tipo más común de robo de identidad. Según el estudio más reciente de la Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission, FTC) (artículo en inglés), los consumidores informaron casi medio millón de casos de tarjetas de crédito en el 2020. Si bien el fraude de tarjetas es… Read More
5 Credit Boosting Hacks You Should Know July 28, 2022 Credit reports can have a massive impact on your life. You may know that lenders pull credit reports when considering loan approvals, but did you know that landlords, and even employers, may be looking at your credit report to understand how you handle responsibilities? So much depends on having a good credit history and score… Read More
5 trucos de refuerzo de crédito que debe conocer July 28, 2022 Los informes de crédito pueden tener un impacto masivo en su vida. Es posible que sepa que los acreedores obtienen informes de crédito al considerar las aprobaciones de préstamos, pero ¿sabía que los arrendadores, e incluso los empleadores (artículo en inglés), pueden estar analizando su informe de crédito para comprender cómo maneja las responsabilidades? Mucho… Read More
5 Ways to Avoid Overdrafts July 25, 2022 Insufficient funds notices and overdraft fees can be an unnecessary strain on your finances, but with some planning and these five strategies, you can help avoid them. Here’s how: Sign up for Account Alerts Most online banking services offer email or even text message alerts to warn you of low balances. An alert can notify you when… Read More