As purchasing a home has become more expensive than ever before, many Americans are now considering themselves forever renters with no plans to enter the housing market. According to research from Apartment List, millennials are falling behind other generations in home ownership. Millennials make up the largest generation in the country currently, but only 45.5%… Read More


Gen Zers have taken a different approach to saving for the future than previous generations. A recent trend called “soft saving” prioritizes YOLO (you only live once) mindsets over long-term savings. In fact, 73% of Gen Zers say they would rather have a better quality of life than put aside extra money in their savings… Read More


The number of consumers who reported stolen cryptocurrency has increased substantially, with reported losses of over $110 million in 2023 and $66 million in just the first half of 2024. As online fraudsters continue to become more savvy and cryptocurrency grows in popularity, knowing what to look out for to protect yourself and your funds… Read More


A pesar de lo que algunos creen, el clima frío no evita que ocurran inundaciones en el sótano, que tengas problemas de plomería u otros inconvenientes con la calefacción. Entonces, ¿cómo puedes evitar reparaciones costosas y ahorrarte miles de dólares? FirstBank tiene la solución. Aquí te mostramos algunos problemas comunes que el invierno puede traer… Read More


It’s no secret that starting a new business is hard work, and many aspiring business owners can face challenges throughout the process. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), about 30% of new businesses fail within the first two years, 50% within the first five years, and 70% within the first 10 years. … Read More


¿Sabía que los negocios propiedad de personas afroamericanas son los menos propensos^ a recibir financiamiento? En comparación, el 40% de los negocios propiedad de personas americanas blancas recibieron todo el financiamiento que solicitaron en comparación al 31% de negocios propiedad de personas asiáticas, el 20% de negocios propiedad de personas hispanas y solo el 13%… Read More


Did you know FirstBank has been “banking for good” for over 60 years? We’ve compiled a list of 60 ways to help you make and save money. Finances 1. Earn more with your money. Do you have money that seems to be just sitting in your account collecting dust? Try searching for an interest-bearing savings account to… Read More


When it comes to creating a seamless customer experience, your business is only as efficient as the tools you use. These simple banking solutions can help put money back in your pocket and time back into your day. 1. Business banking accounts. Do some research online and you’ll quickly notice business accounts come with a… Read More


Cuando una tragedia ocurre, puede sacudir a toda una comunidad. Pero en esos momentos difíciles, sucede algo extraordinario: las personas se unen y la resiliencia destaca. Descubre cómo FirstBank decidió hacer la diferencia y ayudar a una clienta en necesidad de un “Acto de Bondad.” El incidente. En noviembre de 2024, Leah Neugebauer, clienta de… Read More


When tragedy strikes, it has the power to shake a community. But in these dark moments, something remarkable happens — people come together, and resilience shines through. See how FirstBank set out to make an impact by helping a customer who needed an “Act of Goodness.” The incident. In November 2024, Leah Neugebauer, a FirstBank… Read More