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
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
10 Acts of Goodness: FREE Coffee and Donuts for Commuters January 11, 2023 FirstBank is partnering with Aspen Mini Donuts to provide FREE coffee, hot chocolate, hot apple cider and specialized mini donuts to commuters as part of its “10 Acts of Goodness” series in celebration of 10 years in the Roaring Fork Valley. We hope to spread our “banking for good” philosophy through the community, one… Read More
What the $600 Tax Law Delay Means for Your 2022 Taxes January 4, 2023 In December, the Internal Revenue Service announced a delay of one year in reporting the new $600 IRS tax law. This tax law requires online sellers and gig workers who have received over $600 annually on payment platforms like Cash App, Venmo, or PayPal to report the income using a 1099-K tax form. Previously, these… Read More
Phishing for Your Money January 1, 2023 Keeping your money safe and secure is partly about vigilance and knowing how to spot a scammer. Today, we will outline one of the ways fraudsters attempt to take your money, phishing. How Phishing Works Scammers contact victims by email, telephone or text message posing as a legitimate entity to trick the unsuspecting individual into… Read More
FirstBank Está Celebrando 10 Años en el Valle de Roaring Fork con 10 Actos de Bondad December 7, 2022 FirstBank celebra su décimo aniversario en el Valle de Roaring Fork. Abrimos nuestra primera sucursal en el valle en 2012 y desde entonces hemos crecido a cuatro sucursales, incluyendo sucursales en Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Aspen y, más recientemente, Basalt. En honor a este logro, nuestras sucursales del Valle de Roaring Fork organizarán una serie de actividades y eventos para… Read More
After Planting 50,000 Trees, FirstBank Introduces Recovered Ocean Bound Plastic Cards December 1, 2022 After planting 50,000 trees and supporting one of the largest post-fire reforestation efforts in Colorado, FirstBank has introduced a new initiative to underscore its “banking for good” philosophy: Recovered Ocean Bound Plastic (ROBP) Visa® Debit Cards. In an effort to reduce ocean waste, the bank partnered with Second Wave®, which uses recycled plastic sourced from… Read More
Check Fraud: Simple Tips to Protect Your Money November 28, 2022 The check has been a popular form of payment dating back to Roman times. Although there’s been a decline in check usage due to the rise of digital payment services, some forms of check fraud are actually on the rise, according to reports. But how are fraudsters scamming check users? The answer may surprise you.… Read More