Millennials Are More Likely to be Fraud Victims Than Their Parents Millennials are widely — and correctly — regarded as tech-savvy, digital enthusiasts. But when it comes to e-commerce, the surprising truth is that millennials are 25% more likely to report losing money to fraud than people over the age of 40, according to the FTC. Analysts have suggested that traits unique to the millennial generation… Read More
FirstBank Shoe Drive sponsored by Soles4Souls Select FirstBank locations are participating in a shoe drive benefitting Soles4Souls, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting poverty and reducing waste through recycling of unwanted shoes. Customers may drop off any lightly-used shoes at any of our participating Colorado branches April 5 – April 30. How does my donation help people? Soles4Souls distributes gently-used footwear to… Read More
Online Shopping Has Changed Fraud, Here’s How to Protect Yourself Shopping is increasingly done online, and unfortunately fraud has followed suit. According to national credit reporting agency, TransUnion, suspected eCommerce fraud increased by 12 percent during the first month of the COVID pandemic. Luckily, we’re here to offer some helpful advice that can help protect you from becoming a victim. More online transactions can make… Read More
8 Tips to Increase Your Home’s Equity If you’re like many homeowners, your house is the place where you can work, relax, eat and sleep, help your kids with their schoolwork and host your Zoom happy hours. But your home is also one of the best places for building wealth, and the way to do this is by increasing the equity you… Read More
8 consejos para aumentar el valor neto de su vivienda Si usted es como muchos propietarios, su casa es el lugar donde puede trabajar, relajarse, comer y dormir, ayudar a sus hijos con sus tareas escolares y organizar sus reuniones por Zoom. Pero su casa también es uno de los mejores lugares para generar riqueza, y la manera de hacerlo es aumentando el valor neto… Read More
5 Wallet-Friendly Activities for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is a chance to show your love for that special someone, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot to do it. We’ve got you covered with five wallet-friendly activities that you can do on the special day. 1. Dinner Date Who says dining in and fine dining can’t be the same thing?… Read More
21 Ways to Happiness in 2021 2020 was a doozy but it’s over now. A new year is here, and with it, the possibility for a healthier, happier 2021. Let’s dig into some of the ways we can all achieve a bit of happiness in the year ahead. 1. Fix your credit score The New Year is more than a date… Read More
Los 4 Errores que Debe Evitar al Comprar su Primera Vivienda Prepararse para comprar su primera vivienda es un gran acontecimiento, pero también significa estar preparado para acceder a una hipoteca. Si bien esto puede presentar ciertos desafíos, las mejores cosas de la vida siempre los tienen. Es por eso que estamos aquí para ayudarle a navegar este proceso. En este artículo, hablaremos sobre los errores… Read More
5 cosas que considerar al comprar una casa en Arizona Arizona ha experimentado un auge de la población recientemente, convirtiéndose en uno de los estados de más rápido crecimiento en el país. Por supuesto, una afluencia de personas significa un aumento en las compras de viviendas y la competencia. No te preocupes, te tenemos cubierto. Aquí está lo que debe considerar al comprar una casa… Read More
Back-To-School Savings for Online Learning With summer almost over parents and students face the start of the new school year; well, kind of. The COVID-19 epidemic is driving school districts to look for alternatives to in-person learning, with some moving forward with online classes. This new format is sure to shake up your back-to-school shopping list, but it doesn’t have… Read More