Navigating Rising Airline Costs This Holiday Season As we hurl toward the holidays, many of us are looking to pin down holiday plans and book travel. But with skyrocketing airfare costs and inflation, how is it possible to save money this holiday season? While airline ticket prices are up 25% — surpassing inflation — there are still savvy ways to save on… Read More
Money Management Apps to Master Your Money FirstBank is no stranger to the Digital Age. We offer on-the-go banking access and try to make staying on top of your finances easy. You can check balances, review transactions, send money to friends and family, apply for loans, and more without ever stepping foot in a branch through FirstBank’s Mobile Banking app and online… Read More
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 eight ways to earn some extra cash using your skills,… 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
5 Credit Boosting Hacks You Should Know Credit reports can have a massive impact on your life. You may know that lenders pull credit reports when considering loan approvals, but did you know that landlords, and even employers, may be looking at your credit report to understand how you handle responsibilities? So much depends on having a good credit history and score… Read More