Four Unexpected Ways Businesses Can Attract Talent and Increase Productivity April 19, 2022 If you’re an employer, how do you attract talented job seekers–let alone encourage the employees you have to stay, especially among the “Great Resignation”? While many companies think this is only achieved by offering high salaries, endless PTO and senior job titles (and yes, that may work), it’s not always the case. Here are four… Read More
Building and Managing Credit Effectively April 18, 2022 The ability to effectively manage your credit is a key component of financial literacy and the purpose of today’s article is to briefly shed light on a few credit essentials. What is credit, and why is it important? Before we get into what factors make up a credit score, it’s helpful to grasp why it’s… Read More
Stop Doing These 8 Things This Earth Day April 15, 2022 Earth Day is April 22nd, and in honor of the special day, we’ve compiled a list of eight things you could stop doing to be more environmentally friendly while saving some cash. 1. Stop receiving paper statements One of the simplest ways to reduce your climate impact is to switch to paperless statements. According to… Read More
Quick and Easy Financial Checkup: Are you on Track to Meet Your Goals? April 11, 2022 Like many people, you may have started this year intending to spend less and save more. And like many people—80 percent, in fact—you’ve probably already broken your New Year’s resolution. That’s okay; there is still enough time to reevaluate your goals and get back on track. Reassess Your Goals But before you recommit to your… Read More
Arizona Gives Day 2022 April 4, 2022 Arizona Gives Day is from noon April 5 to noon April 6, 2022, but the early giving period is now open! Simply visit azgives.org and select “Donate Now” to make a difference for a cause close to your heart. 💡 Last year, over 40,000 individual donations raised over $7 million for 982 local nonprofits. Arizona… Read More
FirstBank Gives More Than $10,000 in Gift Cards Ahead of Arizona Gives Day April 4, 2022 FirstBank is ‘giving it forward’ in honor of Arizona Gives Day, April 5-6, 2022. Two Valley FirstBank locations hosted a mock customer appreciation event, complete with treats, a prize wheel, and a visit from the Phoenix Suns Gorilla. Bank visitors were encouraged to spin a prize wheel for a chance to win pens, keychains,… Read More
Su plan para un mejor presupuesto April 4, 2022 Es posible que elaborar un presupuesto no sea la tarea más glamorosa de su lista de tareas pendientes, pero ciertamente es una de las más importantes. Esto se debe a que los presupuestos afectan cada parte de su vida financiera, desde cuánto puede ahorrar para unas vacaciones paradisíacas hasta su capacidad de pagar la deuda… Read More
FirstBank Obsequia Mas de $10,000 en Tarjetas de Regalo Por Arizona Gives Day April 1, 2022 FirstBank realizará retribuciones “giving it” forward con honor de Arizona Gives Day, el 5 y 6 de abril de 2022. Dos sucursales de FirstBank en Valley organizaron un evento simulacro de agradecimiento al cliente, repleta de dulces, una rueda de premios y una visita del gorila de los Phoenix Suns. Se alentó a los visitantes… Read More
What You Need to Know to Help Avoid a Business Email Compromise March 21, 2022 Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a cybercrime scam where an imposter attempts to access critical business information or request payment in order to defraud a company. Cybercriminals send emails that appear as though it is coming from a vendor, trusted business partner, or a trusted source within the company. BEC Examples The following are common… Read More
FirstBanker Named a Banker of Distinction by Colorado Bankers Association March 11, 2022 FirstBank Multicultural Banking Center Vice President Cristal Corral Macias was recognized by the Colorado Bankers Association (CBA) as a “Banker of Distinction” for her contribution to improving financial literacy among businessowners, women, children and multicultural groups. Cristal and four others were honored during the CBA Legislative Briefing session on March 2, 2022. The award is… Read More