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

FirstBank Gives Local Business Surprise of a Lifetime

January 7, 2019

Sometimes we come across some truly amazing customers, who despite hard times and personal tragedies, try to positively impact those around them. We call these our “Good Customers,” and we’re setting out to make their day. The Taco Stop Cesar and Berenice were just 19-years-old when they started The Taco Stop, an authentic Mexican food… 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

4 Ways to Do Good for the Causes You Care About

December 20, 2018

Earlier this month, Colorado Gives Day celebrated another wonderfully successful effort. On December 4, generous donors gave $35.1 million to 2,481 nonprofits in Colorado. That’s a significant amount of money that will do a great deal of good in the months to come. As an organization dedicated to “banking for good” (and a longtime supporter… Read More

FirstBank Employees Pose as Servers; Surprise Hundreds for Colorado Gives Day

December 7, 2018

FirstBank partnered with several different restaurants throughout the state, including Officers Club Lowry and Parker Garage, where they went undercover as “servers in training,” and through an unexpected twist of events, surprised over 800 diners by paying their tabs. The goal was to encourage goodwill and inspire lucky recipients to pay that act of kindness forward to… Read More

Ten Easy Ways to Save Money During the Holidays

November 21, 2018

The holidays are a special time for giving, and this year, consumers plan to spend an average of $819 on holiday gifts. But when the holidays come to an end, the new year all too often ushers in a big stack of bills. Last year, Americans with holiday debt added an average of $1,054 to… Read More

Four Ways to Prevent Identity Theft From Happening to You This Holiday Season

November 5, 2018

Could the holidays make us more vulnerable to identity theft? According to experts, it can. And while fraud is a year-round problem, the holidays offer an especially opportune time for thieves. Think about it: purchasing multiple gifts — whether it’s online or in the store — increases exposure to our financial information, and sometimes that… Read More

Seven Ways to Save Big This Fall Season

October 19, 2018

Believe it or not, fall presents one of the best times to save some serious cash on travel, energy costs and more. Here are seven incredibly easy money saving tips to get you started: Say no to Pumpkin Spice Lattes When the leaves fall and the weather cools, there’s something very enticing about popping into… Read More

Cold And Flu Hacks To Get You Back On Your Feet ASAP

October 7, 2018

While many believe there are only four seasons, there is a very real fifth season that runs from mid-Fall to Spring. No, I’m not talking about Football, which is arguably the best season. I’m talking about the cold and flu season. You can bathe yourself in hand sanitizer, Clorox all surfaces, and live inside a bubble,… Read More