10 Estafas Comunes de Las Que Debe Estar al Tanto June 21, 2023 Con la concientización sobre ciberseguridad en aumento, es importante estar al tanto de las estafas fraudulentas más comunes que engañañ diariamente a consumidores inocentes. El año pasado solamente, la Comisión Federal de Comercio (página en inglés) registró alrededor de 2.8 millones de informes de fraude al consumidor. Las siguientes son 10 estafas comunes de las que debe… Read More
9 Ways to Help Save Bees and Other Pollinators June 16, 2023 According to the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), National Pollinator Week is celebrated from June 19th through June 23rd. Here are 10 simple ways to help some of the most vital pollen workers in our ecosystem all year. Build a Bee Garden One of the most significant threats to bees is a lack of safe habitat.… Read More
Purchasing Your First Home? Here’s What You Need to Know June 12, 2023 Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you can make. While the process can seem intimidating, there are programs, resources and professionals ready to help you with the challenges of purchasing your first home. Here are some things to consider before buying and what you can expect from the process. Homeownership Can… Read More
FirstBank Surprises the DePalma Family in Broomfield June 3, 2023 When tragedy strikes, it can seem impossible to persevere. However, the DePalma family did just that and turned their tragedy into an inspiring message and legacy for their son. With FirstBank helping customers and communities in need through our Act of Goodness campaign, we had the opportunity to honor their son and provide the DePalma’s… Read More
Help FirstBank Plant Trees, Protect Bees, and Conserve Water June 2, 2023 In 2021 and 2022, FirstBank partnered with global reforestation nonprofit, One Tree Planted, to help plant 100,000 trees across Colorado, Arizona, and California. This year, the bank is going even bigger. For every consumer checking account opened from June 5th (World Environment Day) to September 16th (World Ozone Day), the bank will donate* to a… Read More
4 Ways to Take Advantage of Rising Interest Rates May 31, 2023 Though rising interest rates come with ambiguous strains on the economy, there are ways to use those price hikes to your advantage. Whether it’s opening a high-interest savings account or transferring credit card balances, we’ve gathered three tips to help you navigate increasing interest rates. Maximize Your Savings Account While inflation has made it hard… Read More
4 Tips for Navigating Interest Rates and Loans in 2023 May 25, 2023 With the Federal Reserve continuing to raise interest rates to fight inflation, it can feel intimidating to navigate interest rates, loans and mortgages these days. The Fed raised rates for the 10th consecutive time following their meeting on May 3rd. However, the modest .25% hike suggests policymakers might be moving in a new direction for… Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander History Month Spotlight: Yoo Jin Han May 22, 2023 FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI) by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today we’re featuring Yoo Jin Han, Project Manager. Hometown/birthplace: Daegu, South Korea Years at FirstBank: 8 years In three… Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander History Month Spotlight: Tony Oum May 15, 2023 FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander History Month (AAPI) by recognizing some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today we’re featuring Tony Oum, Executive Vice President of the Southwest Market. Hometown: Berthoud, Colorado Years at FirstBank: 14 years… Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander History Month Spotlight: Aminaa Bayar May 8, 2023 FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI) by recognizing some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today we’re featuring Aminaa Bayar, Business Analyst. Hometown: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Years at FirstBank: 1 year and 6 months In three to… Read More