Five Common Digital Marketing Pitfalls You Should Avoid These days, business happens in a flash. For example, 60% of mobile users wait a maximum of 3 seconds for a page to load before taking their business elsewhere. With the digital space becoming increasingly important for future success, small mistakes anywhere in the engagement process can quickly turn a potential lead into a dead… Read More
Colorado Gives Day 2021 Colorado Gives Day 2021 was Tuesday, Dec. 7, and we’re happy to report it was another record-breaker. 215,864 donations totaling $54.4 million benefited over 3,000 nonprofit organizations. What is Colorado Gives Day? Colorado Gives Day (CGD) is a one-day online giving event that benefits over 3,000 nonprofits, and as a result, all Coloradoans. FirstBank partnered… Read More
Scams are one thing you don’t want to unwrap this holiday season Every day, thousands of people fall victim to phishing scams —fraudulent emails, texts, and calls from scammers. The Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $1.9 billion to these phishing schemes and other fraud in 2019 — and the ongoing pandemic has only increased the threat. Moreover, the online shopping surge during the… Read More
Giving for Good: Supporting Local Business and Stepping Stones Thanks to the overwhelming support from the Carbondale community, FirstBank’s third annual Giving For Good campaign was a success. During the month of October, FirstBank and New York Pizza collaborated to raise funds for Roaring Fork Valley nonprofit, Stepping Stones. For each Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich purchased from New York Pizza, FirstBank donated $10 to the nonprofit. … Read More
Lunch and Learn: College Savings Account (CSA) or 529 Account Saving for college is an important financial goal, and FirstBank is here to help. We are hosting Lunch and Learns at three Arizona branch locations during the month of October. Representatives from our College Savings Account (CSA) Department will be there to answer questions and provide key information. When and Where: REGISTER HERE for one… Read More
6 Fall Destinations in Colorado From Halloween hijinks to pumpkin spice lattes, there’s a lot to love about Autumn, but for Coloradans it’s all about the Fall colors. From September through October, the Centennial State explodes in a majestic mix of colors, no Instagram filter necessary. This socially distanced, free outing is perfect for nature buffs, photographers, couples, and families.… Read More
The Do’s and Don’ts of Retirement Preparation The Golden Years of retirement should be a time of rest and relaxation after a lifetime of work, but improper or inadequate retirement planning can mean working longer than expected. In fact, some studies claim that half of Americans are at risk of not having enough for retirement. Knowing the mistakes to avoid and areas… Read More
5 Ways to a Smaller Carbon Footprint Combating climate change has been a hot topic for years, and a 2020 Pew Research poll found that 65 percent of Americans think more needs to be done to address the issue. While a host of legislators, scientists, and other experts debate as to how to best tackle the problem, we as consumers can do… Read More
The Top Financial Takeaways from the COVID Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic offers us some valuable insights in making our finances more resilient. A few trends have emerged in saving, spending, and investment habits during this time, and today, we’re passing on some of the best lessons we’ve learned.… Read More
Important Information about Coronavirus and FirstBank FirstBank continues to prioritize the safety and well-being of our customers, communities and employees. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation with coronavirus (COVID-19), and are following strict guidelines provided by government agencies and health organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Please review the information below for specific details. Financial Resources for Individuals… Read More