Your Roadmap to a Better Budget Budgeting may not be the most glamorous task on your to-do list, but it certainly is one of the most important. That’s because budgets impact every part of your financial life, from how much you can save for a paradise vacation to your ability to pay off mounting debt. If you would like to budget… Read More
8 Side Gigs to Land Extra Cash Who couldn’t use some extra dough in today’s high-priced market? Whether you’re trying to outpace inflation, saving for a big purchase, or aiming to grow your emergency fund, finding creative ways to earn extra cash can help you expedite your financial goals. Fortunately, we’re highlighting seven ways to earn some extra cash using your skills,… Read More
10 Common Scams You Should be Aware of for Cybersecurity Month As we begin Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s important that you’re aware of the most common fraud scams that take advantage of innocent consumers daily. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission recorded around 2.8 million consumer fraud reports just last year. Here are 10 common fraud scams you should be aware of to ensure your safety… Read More
10 Estafas Comunes Que Debe Conocer en el Mes de la Ciberseguridad Al comenzar el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Ciberseguridad, es importante que conozca las estafas más comunes que se aprovechan de los consumidores inocentes a diario. De hecho, la Comisión Federal de Comercio registró alrededor de 2,8 millones de informes de fraude al consumidor sólo el año pasado. A continuación, le presentamos 10 fraudes… Read More
Enter to Win: Free Registration Code for the COLDERBolder 5K Run, walk or jog with us on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the 14th annual ColderBOLDER 5K on the University of Colorado’s campus. The race finishes in the university’s field house, where festivities and the holiday spirit fill the air. We’re giving away free registration codes. For your chance to win, complete and submit the entry form… Read More
Scam Bank Phone Calls: How to Spot and Avoid the Scammers “Hello, I am calling in regard to your car’s expired extended warranty.” “This is the IRS, and we’re calling to inform you of your unpaid tax bill.” “I am from technical support, and we have noticed a problem with your current operating system.” Do any of these sound familiar? They are all common prompts scammers… Read More
Cybersecurity Awareness Month Resources to Keep Your Money Safe Halloween may rule October, but there’s something even scarier than ghosts and ghouls afoot, and that’s cybercriminals. These devious, unseen bandits scour the internet looking to feed on the hard-earned cash of unsuspecting victims. But have no fear. In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’ve put together a slew of easy-to-understand resources aimed at giving… Read More
Spot These Phishing Red Flags to Avoid Becoming a Victim Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. In this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $5.8 billion… Read More
FirstBank Lanza una serie de eventos de educación financiera durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana ¿Está buscando mejorar su calificación de crédito? ¿Ahorrar dinero? Comprar la casa de sus sueños? ¡Está de Suerte! Creemos que la independencia financiera debe ser para todos, por eso hemos creado una colección de recursos de educación financiera accesibles para que todos, sin importar su historial o circunstancias individuales, puedan comprender los buenos hábitos financieros… Read More
FirstBank Launches Financial Education and Event Series During Hispanic Heritage Month Are you looking to improve your credit score? Save money? Purchase your dream home? You’re in luck! We believe financial independence should be for all, which is why we’ve created a collection of accessible financial education resources so everyone – no matter their background or individual circumstances – can understand good financial habits to succeed. … Read More