How Spring Cleaning Trash Can Turn Into Extra Cash Spring has sprung, and while there are many things to look forward to, house cleaning probably isn’t one of them. But what if we told you that decluttering your home could put some extra dough in your pockets? Yep, that’s right. Here are five ways to turn that junk stash into cash: Turn new or gently… Read More
4 Fun Ways to Teach Kids How to Save (and Spend) Money When it comes to teaching kids the value of money and the importance of saving, studies find it’s better to start those conversations early. Kids as young as three can learn basic saving and spending habits, so take this time as an opportunity to build a smart financial foundation. While there are many ways to teach… Read More
Five Fun and Inexpensive Date Ideas Picture this: you finally got up the courage to ask out your crush and they actually said yes. Next step is to impress them with a date that will hopefully lead to more dates in the future. Dating isn’t easy and it certainly isn’t cheap, but if done right, it shouldn’t have to break the… Read More
Seven Ways to have a Champagne Wedding on a Beer Budget Wedding season is almost here, and it’s crunch time to start planning one of the most memorable days of your life. Turns out you have expensive taste, but a low priced budget. Fret not, here are seven ways to have a champagne wedding on a beer budget. Consider an Unconventional Venue. Most wedding venues can… Read More
Seven Spring Break Destinations That Won’t Break The Bank Whether you want a tropical location, to explore a different country or do something adventurous, you can have the Spring Break you want without breaking (pun intended) the bank. Lucky for you, we tapped our most wanderlust world travelers to compile a list of seven inexpensive Spring Break destinations that you can enjoy without sacrificing your… Read More
Fall Into these Seven No-Brainer Savings Tips Believe it or not, fall presents one of the best times to save some serious cash on travel, energy costs and more. Here are seven incredibly easy money saving tips to get you started: Say no to Pumpkin Spice Lattes. When the leaves fall and the weather cools, there’s something very enticing about popping into… Read More
7 Ways to Save on Household Costs Saving money is a key way to fund major spending without going into debt. But if you find hanging on to cash challenging, we got you covered. Here are seven easy ways to making saving money easier. 1. Cut energy waste Unplugging electronics before bed is one simple way to save money. Televisions, computers and… Read More
Seven Travel Secrets That Can Lead to Big Savings Summer Travel Savings Tips According to airline data site Hopper, this summer will bring the lowest airfare prices in seven years. But if you really want to get more “bang for your buck,” here are seven amazing insider travel tips to keep your wanderlust-self fulfilled this summer season. 1. Consider a throwaway ticket To save a… Read More
11 Costly Wedding Traditions to Ditch Money Saving Tips for Your Wedding With wedding season just around the corner, we can smell the love in the air and also hear the cries of grooms and brides as they evaluate their current wedding budget. Who wouldn’t shed a few tears when the average wedding is $31,200 — more than half the median… Read More
Money Saving Tips: March 21-25 At FirstBank, we keep our finger on the financial world, so we can deliver the latest and greatest money-saving ideas. This week we’re offering some useful tips for saving money at the pump and qualifying for a home loan. Here’s what you need to know now: Save at the pump: Now that the price of oil… Read More