FirstBank and Rio Grande Team up to Support LGBTQ Youth May 16, 2019 FirstBank and Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, Colorado’s favorite TexMex eatery, are partnering up in support of LGBTQ youth during Pride. During the entire month of June (Pride Month), stop by the Rio’s locations in Denver, Boulder or Lone Tree and try their Hibiscus Spritz drink*. For each one sold, FirstBank will donate $3 (or 50% of… Read More
6 Simple Tips to Help Teach Your Teen Good Money Habits May 15, 2019 Whether or not we like to admit it, money is the motivating factor in most of our decisions. Yet, managing it effectively is a tough subject to grasp, especially for young adults. Considering only one-third of U.S. states require students to take a personal finance class, the onus falls on parents and guardians to impart… Read More
BOLDERBoulder Mobile Registration at FirstBank April 24, 2019 Join the 50,000 participants in one of the most acclaimed 10Ks in the world. Since 1979, the BOLDERBoulder has encouraged families, friends and athletes to put their running shoes on and celebrate fitness during this Memorial Day tribute. Interested in joining? FirstBank will be hosting in-branch mobile registrations from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in early May… Read More
6 Ways to Save (and Earn) Green, While Going Green April 22, 2019 It’s April, and that means it’s time to celebrate the two most significant periods of the year: tax season and Earth Day. It may be too late to change your paycheck withholdings to score a bigger 2018 tax return, but it’s never too late to save money and lower your carbon footprint. Take a fresh… Read More
7 Things to Consider When Moving Your Business April 12, 2019 The typical timeline for commercial real estate transactions is roughly 60 days. However, if you’re planning to relocate your business or buy a new building, you’ve probably spent longer considering your decision. Moving a business is a significant financial investment and time commitment. So if you’re serious about relocating, do yourself a solid and leave… Read More
Start Small, Grow Big: What SBA Loans Can Do for Your Small Business April 12, 2019 Only one in ten small businesses will make it their 10 year anniversary. That means access to capital plays an important role in the viability of small companies everywhere — and our economic well-being. Simply put, we need small businesses to succeed, and we need to ensure they have the resources to do so. Fortunately,… Read More
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