4 Ways to Protect Your Business from Disaster March 6, 2025 Did you know 40% of businesses that encounter a disaster or emergency close permanently after? That’s why emergency planning and disaster preparation is key to the success of business in the aftermath. Disasters and other emergency events can cause damage, delays, and interruptions to your business, leading to potentially devastating financial losses. Here are some… Read More
Mes de la Historia de la Mujer Destacando a: Paige Dopler March 3, 2025 En marzo, celebramos el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer reconociendo y celebrando a algunas de las mujeres líderes de FirstBank. Hoy presentamos a Paige Dopler, Gerente de la sucursal de Greeley. Ciudad natal: Greeley, CO Años en FirstBank: 10 años 1. En tres o cuatro frases, ¿podrías describir tu experiencia para llegar a dónde… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Paige Dopler March 3, 2025 In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today, we’re featuring Paige Dopler, Greeley Branch Manager. Hometown: Greeley, CO Years at FirstBank: 10 Years 1. In three to four sentences, describe your experience in getting to where you are today. When I graduated college, I didn’t… Read More
Purchasing Your First Home? Here’s What You Need to Know February 28, 2025 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
Forever Renting? Here’s What You Should Know February 27, 2025 As purchasing a home has become more expensive than ever before, many Americans are now considering themselves forever renters with no plans to enter the housing market. According to research from Apartment List, millennials are falling behind other generations in home ownership. Millennials make up the largest generation in the country currently, but only 45.5%… Read More
The “Soft Saving” Trend and What it Means for Your Future February 26, 2025 Gen Zers have taken a different approach to saving for the future than previous generations. A recent trend called “soft saving” prioritizes YOLO (you only live once) mindsets over long-term savings. In fact, 73% of Gen Zers say they would rather have a better quality of life than put aside extra money in their savings… Read More
Bitcoin Scams Are on the Rise: Here’s What You Need to Know February 25, 2025 The number of consumers who reported stolen cryptocurrency has increased substantially, with reported losses of over $110 million in 2023 and $66 million in just the first half of 2024. As online fraudsters continue to become more savvy and cryptocurrency grows in popularity, knowing what to look out for to protect yourself and your funds… Read More
Tres Errores Costosos Que Los Propietarios de Viviendas Deben Evitar Este Invierno February 21, 2025 A pesar de lo que algunos creen, el clima frío no evita que ocurran inundaciones en el sótano, que tengas problemas de plomería u otros inconvenientes con la calefacción. Entonces, ¿cómo puedes evitar reparaciones costosas y ahorrarte miles de dólares? FirstBank tiene la solución. Aquí te mostramos algunos problemas comunes que el invierno puede traer… Read More
8 Tips for Finding and Buying a Profitable Business February 19, 2025 It’s no secret that starting a new business is hard work, and many aspiring business owners can face challenges throughout the process. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), about 30% of new businesses fail within the first two years, 50% within the first five years, and 70% within the first 10 years. … Read More
8 Programas de Financiamiento Para Ayudar a Que Crezcan Negocios Propiedad de Minorías February 18, 2025 ¿Sabía que los negocios propiedad de personas afroamericanas son los menos propensos^ a recibir financiamiento? En comparación, el 40% de los negocios propiedad de personas americanas blancas recibieron todo el financiamiento que solicitaron en comparación al 31% de negocios propiedad de personas asiáticas, el 20% de negocios propiedad de personas hispanas y solo el 13%… Read More