Is Now the Time to Buy? Insider Tricks to Landing the Home You Want April 8, 2019 For the past several years, the real estate industry has been a “sellers’ playground.” Homeowners who’ve sold their house have done so quickly, usually with multiple offers, and at higher premiums, leaving a lot of buyers with lofty mortgages. Luckily for first-time buyers and others wanting to break into real estate, the tides are finally… Read More
5 Ways to Improve Your Company’s Cash Flow April 2, 2019 Is money flowing out of your business, faster than it’s coming in? Turns out, you’re not alone. According to the National Federation of Independent Business research, half of small businesses don’t hold enough cash for one month, while 25 percent of small businesses can’t even make it two weeks. While challenges vary from industry to… Read More
Four St. Patrick’s Day Destinations March 15, 2019 It’s March and that can only mean one thing: St. Patrick’s day is here. While your local town or city likely hosts a parade (or at minimum, has a pub with its own St. Paddy’s Day celebration), to do St. Patrick’s day right, you’ll need to pack a bag. With Americans expected to spend over… Read More
Seven Fun Facts About Presidents Day You Should Know February 15, 2019 Oh Presidents Day, usually a day noted for car dealership sales, furniture warehouse “blowouts,” and maybe even a day off of work for a lucky few. With financial sources like Forbes calling Presidents Day the new Black Friday, it’s hard to not notice the sales culture. However, in the spirit of George Washington’s birthday, let’s… Read More
Five Unique Valentine’s Day Date Savers for $25 or Less February 11, 2019 With Valentine’s Day around the corner, love is in the air and bank accounts are on high alert. While over half of Americans celebrate the Hallmark holiday, the average person will spend $143.56 on gifts. That means U.S. consumers will spend a total of $19.6 billion on Feb. 14. Despite what the candy, floral and… Read More
Come Celebrate Chinese New Year With Us at Select FirstBank Locations February 4, 2019 As part of ‘banking for good’ efforts, we want to emphasize the importance of serving and celebrating our communities and the diverse individuals that live in them. We’re excited to announce that on Tuesday, February 5th from 9 a.m. to noon at the below FirstBank locations, we’ll be hosting special events to honor the start… Read More
FirstBank Provides Assistance to Federal Workers Affected by Government Shutdown January 16, 2019 According to recent headlines, over 800,000 federal workers aren’t receiving paychecks due to the government shutdown. As a company that lives and breathes “banking for good,” we recognize that we need to do right by our customers and communities. So in light of the situation and the hundreds of thousands of people affected, we’re extending… Read More
FirstBank Brinda Asistencia a los Trabajadores Federales Afectados por el Cierre del Gobierno January 16, 2019 De acuerdo con titulares recientes, más de 800,000 trabajadores federales no están recibiendo sus cheques de pago debido al cierre del gobierno. Al ser una empresa que vive y respira “banking for good”, reconocemos que necesitamos hacer lo correcto por nuestros clientes y comunidades. Entonces, en vista de la situación de las cientos de miles… Read More
Build Up Your Savings Fast by Following These 10 Ways to Reach $20K January 9, 2019 Are you suffering from the pressure of post-holiday spending? You’re not alone. Temptation to spend was at an all-time high last year. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, holiday sales increased 5.1% to more than $850 billion in 2018. What’s more, USA Today reported that Americans were spending a whopping 90% of their income (NINETY PERCENT of… Read More
Five Financial Resolutions to Tackle for 2019 December 27, 2018 Regardless of what life stage you are in, financial health should be at the top of your resolution list for 2019. According to Fidelity Investments, nearly one-third of Americans plan to make money resolutions for the New Year. Here are 5 money goals to consider: Make a dent in your debt. According to a recent… Read More