6 Tips for Raising Money-Smart Kids June 9, 2021 As a parent, you want the best for your kids, and helping them develop good habits gives them the foundation for healthy, happy and secure lives. A great place to start is to help them develop good habits for managing money. Here are six important tips for helping your children become money smart. 👇 1.… Read More
6 consejos para criar niños inteligentes con el dinero June 9, 2021 Como padre, usted quiere lo mejor para sus hijos, y ayudarles a desarrollar buenos hábitos les da la base para una vida sana, feliz y segura. Un excelente punto de partida es ayudarles a desarrollar buenos hábitos para administrar el dinero (artículo en inglés). Estos son algunos consejos importantes para ayudar a que sus hijos… Read More
Homeownership Made Possible: FirstBank Launches Empowering Homeownership Campaign June 6, 2021 FirstBank believes that everyone deserves more than a house, they deserve a place to truly call home. That’s why we’ve launched our Empowering Homeownership campaign featuring powerful stories from real customers. … Read More
Millennials Are More Likely to be Fraud Victims Than Their Parents May 10, 2021 Millennials are widely — and correctly — regarded as tech-savvy, digital enthusiasts. But when it comes to e-commerce, the surprising truth is that millennials are 25% more likely to report losing money to fraud than people over the age of 40, according to the FTC. Analysts have suggested that traits unique to the millennial generation… Read More
3 Steps to Create Healthy Habits April 16, 2021 It seems like only yesterday everyone was busy making New Year’s resolutions. As we tumble quickly into late spring, many of us are starting to wonder how these resolutions are turning out. Do our butts hurt because we’ve stayed true to our commitment to the gym or are we sore from falling off the wagon… Read More
11 Easy Eco-Friendly Low-Cost Product Swaps April 13, 2021 🌲🌎 Earth Day is April 22, 2021 🌍🌄 Earth Day serves as an important reminder to reflect on our choices as consumers and search for areas in which we can be more environmentally conscious. Finding greener alternatives to your daily routine can make a big improvement on your environmental impact, wallet and health. The Approach… Read More
Mortgages That Make Money April 7, 2021 We often think of homeownership expenses and rarely as something that can make us money, not in the future, but now. Today we’ll be looking at five ways that you can make your mortgage work for you. Find a roomie Renting out a spare room is one of the most common ways to earn income… Read More
Arizona Gives Day 2021 April 7, 2021 Arizona Gives Day has arrived and if it’s anything like last year, we’re in for a record-setting day of donations. Join FirstBank and Arizonans on Tuesday, April 6 for a 24-hour day of giving that has raised over $23 million since its inception in 2013.… Read More
FirstBank Shoe Drive sponsored by Soles4Souls April 2, 2021 Select FirstBank locations are participating in a shoe drive benefitting Soles4Souls, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting poverty and reducing waste through recycling of unwanted shoes. Customers may drop off any lightly-used shoes at any of our participating Colorado branches April 5 – April 30. How does my donation help people? Soles4Souls distributes gently-used footwear to… Read More
How to Overcome the Biggest Obstacle to Homeownership March 18, 2021 Raising enough cash for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for homebuyers. According to some estimates, it can take up to 15 years for people to save towards the purchase of a home, especially with conventional mortgages, which require anywhere between 5 to 20 percent down. If you’re trying to buy a $400,000… Read More