FirstBank Supports the BG Heart and Sole Shoe Drive June 1, 2022 The bank has added shoe collection bins at locations across the Valley. The 2022 drive has collected more than 500 pairs of shoes and raised upwards of $12,000 for the Phoenix Rescue Mission. As the Phoenix Mercury and fans across the country await the safe return of Brittney Griner, the community has rallied together to… Read More
How to Budget for the Big Day May 2, 2022 Weddings are beautiful celebrations of love, but they can cost a pretty penny. In 2021, the average wedding cost was $34,000, leaving some couples to wonder if it is possible to have their dream wedding without compromising their financial future. Fortunately, there are endless ways couples can get creative while planning their wedding to uncover… Read More
Do You Want Less Debt? These Simple Strategies Could Help April 25, 2022 Debt is something most folks tackle at some point. In fact, consumer debt rose to nearly $15 trillion in 2020. That’s why using credit wisely is so vital, and the goal of today’s article is to provide a short guide to help you better manage debt. Understanding what kind of debt you have is… Read More
¿Quiere disminuir sus deudas? Estas estrategias simples podrían ayudar April 25, 2022 La mayoría de las personas enfrentan deudas en algún momento. De hecho, la deuda de los consumidores aumentó a casi $15 billones (pagina en inglés) en 2020. Es por eso que usar el crédito de manera inteligente es sumamente fundamental, y el objetivo del artículo de hoy es proporcionar una breve guía para ayudarle a administrar… Read More
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
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
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