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
Cómo superar el obstáculo más grande para ser propietario de una casa March 18, 2021 Recaudar suficiente efectivo para un enganche es a menudo el mayor obstáculo para los compradores de casa. Según algunas estimaciones, puede llevar hasta 15 años para que las personas ahorren para la compra de una casa, especialmente con hipotecas convencionales, cuales requieren un enganche de entre 5 y 20 por ciento. Si está intentando comprar una casa… Read More
Tech Titans: 9 Women Who Shaped Tech, Past and Present March 12, 2021 In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women’s History Month we’re taking a look at some of the women throughout history that helped shape technology, as well as a group of tech titans creating the future. 1. Ada Lovelace How do you make something that doesn’t exist yet? Nineteenth Century mathematician Ada Lovelace… Read More
The Scoop on Skimming: How to Protect Your Card Information March 9, 2021 You take precautions to avoid card fraud. You’re careful where you shop online, you filter out robocalls and you use cash when you can. But did you know that something as simple as getting gas may leave you vulnerable to skimming? What is skimming? Skimming is a kind of fraud where fraudsters use a device… Read More