Online Shopping Has Changed Fraud, Here’s How to Protect Yourself March 3, 2021 Shopping is increasingly done online, and unfortunately fraud has followed suit. According to national credit reporting agency, TransUnion, suspected eCommerce fraud increased by 12 percent during the first month of the COVID pandemic. Luckily, we’re here to offer some helpful advice that can help protect you from becoming a victim. More online transactions can make… Read More
10 Budget Improvements to Sell Your Home Faster March 1, 2021 One of the big surprises of 2020 was the strength of the real estate market. Despite the pandemic, homes continued to sell quickly in many markets across the country. If you’re able to sell your home, now might be the best time to do so. We’re here to help get the most from your nest… Read More
8 Tips to Increase Your Home’s Equity February 23, 2021 If you’re like many homeowners, your house is the place where you can work, relax, eat and sleep, help your kids with their schoolwork and host your Zoom happy hours. But your home is also one of the best places for building wealth, and the way to do this is by increasing the equity you… Read More
8 consejos para aumentar el valor neto de su vivienda February 23, 2021 Si usted es como muchos propietarios, su casa es el lugar donde puede trabajar, relajarse, comer y dormir, ayudar a sus hijos con sus tareas escolares y organizar sus reuniones por Zoom. Pero su casa también es uno de los mejores lugares para generar riqueza, y la manera de hacerlo es aumentando el valor neto… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Gordon Banks February 22, 2021 FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African American leaders. Today, we’re featuring the President of Marketing, Gordon Banks. Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica. Lives in Superior, Colorado. Years at FirstBank: 20 Years Other positions held with organizations/boards: Food Bank of the… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Hawzien Gebremedhin February 17, 2021 FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African American leaders. Today, we’re featuring Vice President, Hawzien Gebremedhin. Hometown: Denver, Colorado via Tigray, Ethiopia Years at FirstBank: 12 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: Emily Griffith Foundation – Board Member Describe… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Elbra Wedgeworth February 15, 2021 FirstBank believes there’s unity in diversity. In February, we observe Black History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s strongest Black and African-American leaders. Today, we’re featuring FirstBank Board of Directors member, the Honorable Elbra Wedgeworth. Hometown: Denver, Colorado Years at FirstBank: 4 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: President of the Denver Union Station Project… Read More
The Sights and Sounds of Lunar New Year February 12, 2021 Here’s what you can expect to see during one of the world’s largest celebrations. Lunar New Year is celebrated in nearly a dozen countries by over 1.5 billion people. Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar traditional to many east Asian countries, and it can occur any time between mid-January… Read More
5 Wallet-Friendly Activities for Valentine’s Day February 12, 2021 Valentine’s Day is a chance to show your love for that special someone, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot to do it. We’ve got you covered with five wallet-friendly activities that you can do on the special day. 1. Dinner Date Who says dining in and fine dining can’t be the same thing?… Read More
21 Ways to Happiness in 2021 February 11, 2021 2020 was a doozy but it’s over now. A new year is here, and with it, the possibility for a healthier, happier 2021. Let’s dig into some of the ways we can all achieve a bit of happiness in the year ahead. 1. Fix your credit score The New Year is more than a date… Read More