6 Ways to Fight Inflation and Rising Costs with A Look Back At the 1960s February 18, 2023 As FirstBank celebrates 60 years of “banking for good,” we’re looking back at our inception date, 1963. In the same year, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, and President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. While the culture has changed drastically, rising costs and inflation have made 1963 feel worlds… Read More
Love Don’t Cost a Thing: Plan a Romantic Valentine’s Day Without Breaking the Bank February 14, 2023 Americans spend an estimated 117.4 billion dollars per year on dating, but that number is coming down as high inflation takes its toll on love. With the cost of food, cocktails, gas, and personal care services skyrocketing, around 40% of people on dating apps are changing their dating habits or pressing pause on their search… Read More
Coachella Valley Commuters Get Free Fuel Courtesy of FirstBank February 14, 2023 Early Giving is now open. Donate now through March 1st to support your community nonprofits! This week, California commuters were treated to free fuel on behalf of FirstBank. When unsuspecting drivers pulled up to gas pumps at one Indio, CA gas station, they were met with signs stating that gas was 100% paid for by… Read More
60 Random Acts of Goodness to Consider February 14, 2023 “Banking for good” is about inspiring goodwill and encouraging others to do something unexpectedly kind for others. Are you looking for inspiration on how to do “good” in your community? You’re in luck. As part of our 60th Anniversary, we’ve compiled a list of 60 random acts of goodness – one for each year we’ve… Read More
6 Common Business Entities and What You need to Start Your Banking Relationship February 13, 2023 A business entity outlines the ownership structure of a business, and it’s a key consideration when starting your new venture. Choosing the right one for you is a matter of research, and with the ever-evolving guidance on what’s needed to open a business account, we’ve outlined some of the most common account entity types and… Read More
FirstBank Gives Back to a Valley Suns Fan February 9, 2023 We love spreading goodness at FirstBank. That’s why we’ve set out to surprise customers and community members with our “Acts of Goodness” initiative. This time, we’re giving back to a local Suns fan who’s spent the last several years caring for his ailing mother. Meet Josh Hinds Josh is a FirstBank customer and lifelong Phoenix… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Lolita Dukundane February 2, 2023 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 South Jefferson Banking Officer Lolita Dukundane… Read More
Phoenix House Fire Victims Get a Special Surprise From FirstBank February 2, 2023 Sometimes life catches you off guard, but what you do when faced with tragedy matters. We’ve set out to surprise our “Good Customers” who have fallen on hard times and need an “Act of Goodness.” When a tragic house fire disrupted the Smith family’s life, we immediately stepped in to help. Meet the Smith Family:… Read More
FirstBank Launches Coachella Valley’s 1st Annual Giving Day January 30, 2023 CV Giving Day is a 24-hour online giving event that will launch on March 1, 2023, to increase individual philanthropy and support local nonprofit organizations in the Coachella Valley. FirstBank partnered with Desert Community Foundation to bring this new giving movement to life. CV Giving Day aims to unite the region as a community, generating… Read More
Zelle® Safety: How FirstBank is Helping Safeguard its Customers from Mobile Payment Scams January 26, 2023 As mobile payment apps/services like Venmo or Zelle® become more popular due to its quick and convenient way to send money, it’s also become another target for scammers. Whether it’s repaying a friend for concert tickets or sending money to a handyman or babysitter, electronic payments like these have reduced the reliance on cash and… Read More