Enter to Win: Free Registration Code for the BOLDERBoulder 10K March 29, 2023 Join over 50,000 participants on Monday, May 29th, to run, walk or jog in the BOLDERBoulder 10K. Named one of the largest and most highly acclaimed 10Ks in the world, guests from all over come together for one of the biggest Memorial Day celebrations. We’re giving away free registration codes. For your chance to win, complete and… Read More
How to Be Vigilant and Stay Safe from Mobile Payment Scams March 22, 2023 Contactless payment options and P2P mobile payment apps like CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle® have become increasingly popular. As a result, fraudsters have adapted their tactics to take advantage of consumers’ comfort while quickly sending money to a friend for dinner or a housekeeper for services. We’ve put together some tips and red flags to watch… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Oana Constantinescu March 14, 2023 FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Oana Constantinescu, Senior Vice President in the Phoenix Market. Hometown: Surprise, AZ Years at FirstBank: 10 In three to four sentences, describe… Read More
You Paid Off Your Home: What’s Next? March 13, 2023 Paying off a home is a monumental financial and life achievement — but it’s not the end of the road for homeowners. While you may not have to worry about mortgage payments or losing your home for financial reasons, there are still factors to think about to ensure your home is working as hard for… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Anum Intisar March 10, 2023 FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Anum Intisar, Assistant Vice President in the East Valley Market. Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan Years at FirstBank: 5 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: In three to… Read More
4 Common Social Security-Related Scams to Be Aware Of March 9, 2023 To honor National Slam the Scam Day on March 9, an initiative created in 2020 to help raise public awareness and prevent Social Security-related scams, we’ve compiled a list of the most common red flags to be on the lookout for. According to the Social Security Administration, here are four signs of a Social Security-related… Read More
Retail vs. Bank Credit Cards: Which Is Right for You? March 9, 2023 There are a lot of credit cards out there today. Name a demographic or spending category, and a credit card is probably designed just for people within that category. On top of that, there are different kinds of cards, including retail and bank cards. No wonder that the average American adult has three credit cards… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Kate Liosis March 3, 2023 FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Kate Liosis, Senior Director of Apps Development Hometown: Arvada, CO Years at FirstBank: 20 this November Other positions held with organizations/boards: In three to four sentences,… Read More
Find Out How You Can Win FirstBank’s 60th Anniversary Trivia February 22, 2023 Join us in celebrating 60 years of “banking for good” with some FirstBank-themed trivia! 🧡 We will post trivia questions on our Facebook page and blog once a day, and winners will be chosen at random from the pool of correct answers submitted through the entry form on the blog. Winners will receive a $60… Read More
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