Spot These Phishing Red Flags to Avoid Becoming a Victim October 4, 2022 Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. In this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $5.8 billion… Read More
Can You Afford a Dog? The Costs of Ownership and How to Save October 3, 2022 Considering dog ownership? Before taking the plunge, it’s important to understand if you’re ready for both the personal and financial responsibility of pet ownership. In honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month (October), we’re consolidating the obvious and (not so) obvious costs of owning a dog to help potential owners better understand what to expect… Read More
FirstBank Lanza una serie de eventos de educación financiera durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana August 23, 2022 ¿Está buscando mejorar su calificación de crédito? ¿Ahorrar dinero? Comprar la casa de sus sueños? ¡Está de Suerte! Creemos que la independencia financiera debe ser para todos, por eso hemos creado una colección de recursos de educación financiera accesibles para que todos, sin importar su historial o circunstancias individuales, puedan comprender los buenos hábitos financieros… Read More
FirstBank Launches Financial Education and Event Series During Hispanic Heritage Month August 20, 2022 Are you looking to improve your credit score? Save money? Purchase your dream home? You’re in luck! We believe financial independence should be for all, which is why we’ve created a collection of accessible financial education resources so everyone – no matter their background or individual circumstances – can understand good financial habits to succeed. … Read More
8 maneras en que FirstBank ayuda al planeta August 19, 2022 Con la crisis climática en la mente de todos, FirstBank pone en práctica el eslogan “banking for Good” con sus numerosas iniciativas ambientales. Estas son ocho formas en las que FirstBank se ha esforzado por fomentar la sostenibilidad y ayudar a preservar nuestro planeta. Plantando árboles En 2022 y 2021, FirstBank se asoció con la… Read More
5 Loans That Mean Business August 1, 2022 These five loans could help you build or grow your business It’s fair to say many business owners would prefer to fund their business themselves, and use their own cash to grow, especially in a rising rate environment. However, sometimes businesses need access to money they don’t currently have in order to expand or manage… Read More
Cinco préstamos de Negocios que apoyan a su negocio August 1, 2022 Estos cinco préstamos podrían ayudarle a crear o hacer crecer su negocio Es justo decir que muchos propietarios de negocios preferirían financiar su negocio ellos mismos y usar su propio efectivo para crecer, especialmente en un entorno de tasas en aumento. Sin embargo, a veces las negocios necesitan acceso a dinero que actualmente no tienen… Read More
Card Fraud is Soaring: Here’s How to Protect Yourself July 29, 2022 According to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) most recent study, consumers reported nearly 400,000 credit card fraud cases in 2021, resulting in losses totaling over $180 million. While card fraud is an unfortunate reality for many, with some preparation and vigilance, you can prevent becoming a victim. Here’s where to start. Secure Important Documents Your… Read More
El fraude de tarjetas está aumentando: Aquí le explicamos cómo protegerse July 29, 2022 El fraude de tarjetas de crédito es el tipo más común de robo de identidad. Según el estudio más reciente de la Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission, FTC) (artículo en inglés), los consumidores informaron casi medio millón de casos de tarjetas de crédito en el 2020. Si bien el fraude de tarjetas es… Read More
5 Credit Boosting Hacks You Should Know July 28, 2022 Credit reports can have a massive impact on your life. You may know that lenders pull credit reports when considering loan approvals, but did you know that landlords, and even employers, may be looking at your credit report to understand how you handle responsibilities? So much depends on having a good credit history and score… Read More