529 (College Savings Plans) Events for Parents and Students at FirstBank Locations For those of you that want to learn more about our College Savings Accounts (CSAs), also known as 529 accounts, we have some special events planned at four of our Colorado FirstBank locations: When and Where: each location will activate from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday, May 10; Loveland (1352 W. Eisenhower Blvd.) Friday,… Read More
BOLDERBoulder Mobile Registration at FirstBank Join the 50,000 participants in one of the most acclaimed 10Ks in the world. Since 1979, the BOLDERBoulder has encouraged families, friends and athletes to put their running shoes on and celebrate fitness during this Memorial Day tribute. Interested in joining? FirstBank will be hosting in-branch mobile registrations from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in early May… Read More
19 Surprising Habits That Could Make You Wealthier, Healthier and Happier in 2019 “Act as if what you intend in life is already a reality.” Pretty powerful words when you think about it. After all, people that exercise good visualization and habits, usually manage to succeed in the face of failure, according to several scientific studies. This might explain why “faking it till you make it” has some… Read More
Five Financial Resolutions to Tackle for 2019 Regardless of what life stage you are in, financial health should be at the top of your resolution list for 2019. According to Fidelity Investments, nearly one-third of Americans plan to make money resolutions for the New Year. Here are 5 money goals to consider: Make a dent in your debt. According to a recent… Read More
Ten Easy Ways to Save Money During the Holidays The holidays are a special time for giving, and this year, consumers plan to spend an average of $819 on holiday gifts. But when the holidays come to an end, the new year all too often ushers in a big stack of bills. Last year, Americans with holiday debt added an average of $1,054 to… Read More
Four Ways to Prevent Identity Theft From Happening to You This Holiday Season Could the holidays make us more vulnerable to identity theft? According to experts, it can. And while fraud is a year-round problem, the holidays offer an especially opportune time for thieves. Think about it: purchasing multiple gifts — whether it’s online or in the store — increases exposure to our financial information, and sometimes that… Read More
Five Ways to Spot and Prevent Financial Theft Against Seniors Financial elder abuse, where senior citizens are manipulated for financial gain, is a growing problem. According to the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA), one in 20 seniors indicated some form of financial abuse or theft. Fraud and financial elder abuse costs older Americans more than $36.5 billion annually. What’s worse, 90 percent of the “abusers”… Read More
Six Warning Signs All Daters Should Look for This Summer Longer days, warmer nights, relaxed vibes, rooftop patios, pool gatherings, weddings and BBQs. It’s no wonder why the summer months show one of the larger spikes in online dating activity as singles look to share their summertime fun and seasonal events with someone special. As easy as it may be to find someone on Match, Tinder… Read More
How OtterBox Built a Successful Business and Celebrated Culture from the Ground Up Several years ago, FirstBank conducted this interview with founder, Curt Richardson. Since OtterBox is celebrating its 20th anniversary, we thought it was fitting to re-post this article. Congrats OtterBox on 20 years of success. Innovation. Passion. Accountability. Given OtterBox’s commitment to its core values — or “Ottertude,” as they like to call it — it’s… Read More
How to Get Financial Responsibility To Stick With Your Kids With summer just around the corner, don’t let the “school’s out” mentality rule your tweens. Instead, take this time to teach them about something valuable beyond the classroom: financial responsibility. Craig Kaley, the author of Money Athletics: Your Game Plan to a Financially Fit Tween, stresses the importance of financial literacy at a young age,… Read More