Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Isabel Noriega Perez FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In September and October, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Hispanic employees. Today, we’re featuring Isabel Noriega Perez, Fulfillment Risk and Compliance Specialist. Hometown: Denver, CO Years at FirstBank: 5 years In three to four sentences,… Read More
8 Signs Your Business is Ready to Expand It’s no secret that small businesses are the heartbeat of our economy. In fact, according to the Small Business Administration, 99.9% of American businesses are small and account for the majority of job creation in the United States. While it may be tempting for business owners to take the next step and grow their… Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Christian Vazquez FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In September and October, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Hispanic employees. Today, we’re featuring Christian Vazquez, Marketing Translation Specialist. Hometown: Guadalajara, México Years at FirstBank: Nearly 10 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: FirstBank liaison… Read More
Arizona Business Owner Gets a Boost from FirstBank When tragedy hit, the Stice family didn’t just endure—they pushed through and kept their business going against all odds. FirstBank’s Acts of Goodness program allows its employees to assist customers and communities in need. Through this effort, the bank was able to provide support to the Stice family while also highlighting their small business. Meet… Read More
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at FirstBank Fiestas Hispanic Heritage Month honors the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. To celebrate, we’re hosting free bilingual events. Stop by one of the following locations to enjoy FREE food from local restaurants*, live music, family-friendly activities, and enter a drawing to win fun prizes. During these events, you’ll also have the… Read More
4 Ways to Protect Your Finances in Any Economic Cycle At the beginning of 2023, the Wall Street Journal asked 70 economists to rate the chances of a recession in the next year — and the average answer was 63%. However, the looming recession economists forecasted didn’t happen. In fact, the economy grew by 3.1%, faster than the average for the five years leading up… Read More
1 in 7 People Have Unclaimed Property: Here’s What You Need to Know We all know the excitement when you discover forgotten money in an old pair of jeans or jacket pocket. Similar to forgotten money, about one in seven people in the United States have unclaimed property. This refers to any money, assets or property that have not yet been claimed by their rightful owner. Every state… Read More
7 Ways FirstBank Protects Your Money and Personal Information According to IBM, the average data breach costed companies $4.45 million in 2023. With 51 percent of organizations planning to increase incident response testing, threat detection, and more, FirstBank continues to invest in and amplify how we protect your money and personal information. While there are several controls in place, here are seven ways FirstBank… Read More
Demystifying Cryptocurrency: Here’s What You Need to Know Within the last decade, cryptocurrency or “crypto” has become an increasingly popular form of investment. It’s a type of digital currency secured through cryptography and computer networks. Crypto has especially become prevalent among Gen Z and Millennials, with 94% of crypto buyers being 18-40 years old. Here are some things you should know about investing… Read More
Your Guide to Navigating and Budgeting for “Tipflation” Many of us have likely encountered the tipping prompt when grabbing coffee or food from a fast-service counter, offering several gratuity options (e.g. 10%, 20% and 30%). However, these point of service conveniences have also resulted in growing frustrations among consumers known as “tip fatigue” – the increasing pressure and confusion around tipping. Among 30… Read More