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
Phishing for Your Money April 14, 2022 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
Make Money While Managing Your Money April 12, 2022 In honor of Financial Literacy Month this April, we’re thrilled to announce our #MoneyManagerMonday and Bonus Bucks Giveaways! Here’s how you can try your hand at winning either a $100 Visa Gift Card or $500 in cash. #MoneyManagerMonday Three lucky winners will receive a $100 Visa e-Gift Card every Monday in April – for a… 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
Arizona Gives Day 2022 April 4, 2022 Arizona Gives Day is from noon April 5 to noon April 6, 2022, but the early giving period is now open! Simply visit azgives.org and select “Donate Now” to make a difference for a cause close to your heart. 💡 Last year, over 40,000 individual donations raised over $7 million for 982 local nonprofits. Arizona… Read More
FirstBank Gives More Than $10,000 in Gift Cards Ahead of Arizona Gives Day April 4, 2022 FirstBank is ‘giving it forward’ in honor of Arizona Gives Day, April 5-6, 2022. Two Valley FirstBank locations hosted a mock customer appreciation event, complete with treats, a prize wheel, and a visit from the Phoenix Suns Gorilla. Bank visitors were encouraged to spin a prize wheel for a chance to win pens, keychains,… Read More
Your Roadmap to a Better Budget April 4, 2022 Budgeting may not be the most glamorous task on your to-do list, but it certainly is one of the most important. That’s because budgets impact every part of your financial life, from how much you can save for a paradise vacation to your ability to pay off mounting debt. If you would like to budget… 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
FirstBank Obsequia Mas de $10,000 en Tarjetas de Regalo Por Arizona Gives Day April 1, 2022 FirstBank realizará retribuciones “giving it” forward con honor de Arizona Gives Day, el 5 y 6 de abril de 2022. Dos sucursales de FirstBank en Valley organizaron un evento simulacro de agradecimiento al cliente, repleta de dulces, una rueda de premios y una visita del gorila de los Phoenix Suns. Se alentó a los visitantes… 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