Employee + Nonprofit Spotlight: Neighborhood Rehab Project August 21, 2019 Through FirstBank’s devotion to ‘banking for good’, we are often introduced to amazing organizations that are dedicated to bettering our shared community. The bank’s VTO (volunteer time off) program provides employees the time to contribute to nonprofits they are passionate about, such as Neighborhood Rehab Project. The Neighborhood Rehab Project is a nonprofit that brings… Read More
Easy Tips for Building an Emergency Savings Account – And Why You Need One August 14, 2019 Unexpected expenses come in all shapes and sizes. Cars run red lights, bones break, pricey appliances get old, and mother nature doesn’t care much for your house. Yet they all share similarities in that they are consistently unpredictable, and can put a sizable dent in your check book. However frustrating and unfortunate an unplanned expense… Read More
Consejos sencillos para crear una cuenta de ahorros para emergencias: y por qué necesita una August 14, 2019 Un fondo de ahorros para emergencias es exactamente lo que parece -dinero que se ha reservado para ayudar a pagar gastos urgentes e imprevistos. Con él, puede cubrir algunas, o todas las facturas que pueda enfrentar en tiempos difíciles. El valor de una cuenta de ahorros para emergencias va más allá de la ayuda financiera… Read More
FirstBank Employee Spotlight: Going the Extra Mile for a Customer Miles Away from Home August 7, 2019 Imagine saving up for a once-in-a-lifetime family vacation to an unforgettable destination, like Paris, France. We’re talking months of anticipation — not to mention the planning that goes into creating the perfect itinerary. Naturally, that includes a mix of must-see destinations, like the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre, along with some out-of-the-way cafes and boutiques.… Read More
PB Americano: Spreading Happiness, One Jar of Peanut Butter At a Time August 2, 2019 As we continue to highlight some of FirstBank’s business banking customers that exemplify ‘banking for good’, let us introduce Peanut Butter Americano, a Phoenix-based natural peanut butter company. PB Americano first hit our radar as an entrant in 2018’s “20K Good Business Giveaway“, a video contest they would end up winning as Maricopa County’s grand… Read More
Knotty Tie: A Small Business Doing Big Things June 25, 2019 Last fall, FirstBank called out to businesses in Colorado and Arizona in hopes of identifying companies that embodied ‘banking for good’ in their own unique ways. The third iteration of FirstBank’s business contest, the $20K Good Business Giveaway, illuminated a bevy of worthy businesses that sought to do more than hit financial goals. Colorado’s grand… Read More
FirstBank Good Flicks June 24, 2019 Featuring: Ralph Breaks the Internet FirstBank presents Good Flicks, a free movie night in celebration of a new branch opening in Carbondale. Join us on Saturday, July 13 at 5:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. to watch Ralph Breaks the Internet at the Crystal Theatre, 427 Main St, Carbondale. Want to bring your family and friends… Read More
FirstBank Good Flicks June 24, 2019 Featuring: Ralph Rompe Internet FirstBank presenta Good Flicks, una noche de películas gratis para celebrar la apertura de una nueva sucursal en Carbondale. Únase a nosotros el sábado 13 de julio a las 5:00 p.m. o 7:30 p.m. para ver a Ralph rompe Internet en el Crystal Theatre, 427 Main St, Carbondale. ¿Quiere traer a… Read More
3 Risk Factors That Can Make or Break Your Home Loan June 20, 2019 Despite inflated prices and high demand, owning a home is still a big part of the American Dream. And a major first step to reaching that dream? Securing financing. Convincing a bank or credit union to fork over hundreds of thousands of dollars – on the expectation it will be paid back – is no… Read More
Seven Smart Ways to Prepare for a New Baby June 17, 2019 According to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, the sweltering summer months host the highest birthrates, with August taking the lead for largest number of births. While we can only speculate about why so many babies are born this time of year (insert cheeky remarks about too many holiday drinks), we recognize this is… Read More