Side Jobs that Can Make You Extra Cash March 28, 2017 “Mo money, mo problems,” a popular song lyric popularized by the Notorious B.I.G (Biggie Smalls) in the ‘90s, laid out the problems inherited as one’s cash supply grows. But, what if your problem is a lack of money to begin with? Certainly no one, not even Biggie Smalls, is arguing that there are somehow less… Read More
Six Things to Expect for First Time Home Buyers March 16, 2017 1. A good real estate agent is key. There are so many reasons to hire a real estate agent beyond the fact that they have an insider’s knowledge to available properties. They can also help you navigate complicated purchase contracts for one. But you want to make sure you find the right agent for… Read More
Seven Ways to have a Champagne Wedding on a Beer Budget March 8, 2017 Wedding season is almost here, and it’s crunch time to start planning one of the most memorable days of your life. Turns out you have expensive taste, but a low priced budget. Fret not, here are seven ways to have a champagne wedding on a beer budget. Consider an Unconventional Venue. Most wedding venues can… Read More
What Dogs Can Teach Us About Saving February 28, 2017 Dogs. The very name conjures up thoughts of adorable puppies, tear jerking movies, and fond nostalgia for owners. They’re cute, they’re fluffy, and they’re a man’s best friend (women seem to love them, too!). While we wouldn’t advise you to take financial advice from your dog (insert puns here…”de-paw-sit”), we can point out where Fido… Read More
Five Tips to Avoid One of America’s Most Costly Scams February 16, 2017 Wire Fraud. Picture this: You’ve saved $75,000 — your entire life savings for a down payment on a new home. You spent months looking and finally found your dream house. Your offer’s been accepted, your mortgage approved and closing day is set. You’re over the moon. Before you close, you’re emailed wire instructions on where… Read More
Four Easy Ways to Help Manage Overdrafts February 9, 2017 No one likes insufficient funds notices and the hefty overdrafts that come with them. Overdrafts can create setbacks and unnecessary financial strain that cause us to channel our inner groundhog – hiding at their very sight. Luckily, you can rest easy with these four simple tips to help prevent them. 1. Sign up for Online… Read More
Capture the Cube: City Edition February 1, 2017 Winter is here, and you know what that means? It’s cube hunting season! Those of you familiar with our Capture the Cube contest know that last year, for the first time in the contest’s 3-year history, we brought the game off the mountain and into the city. The game took place at select bus shelters… Read More
Making Your Business Big January 27, 2017 FirstBank’s mission is to help businesses get big. It’s one of the reasons we advertise customers on billboards and feature them on our blog. It’s also why we partner with our customers for different programs and campaigns such as Food Truck Friday or Capture the Cube. If we have a corporate event or a customer appreciation effort, we always… Read More
The Pros (and Potential Cons) of Five Common Business Loans January 19, 2017 Which One is Best for You? Businesses are very similar to a living, breathing entity. And much like living beings, your business needs nourishment to grow. Instead of vegetables and vitamins though, your business’ nourishment is cash. Cash helps transform your vision to reality, increases your buying power, expands your physical footprint and hires more… Read More
Food Truck Friday Comes to Arizona January 18, 2017 Three locations. Three food trucks. FREE food. Several months ago, FirstBank launched a Food Truck Friday customer appreciation program in Denver. The response we received was AMAZING. Thanks to several of you, who asked us to do something similar in the Phoenix-metro area, we’re expanding the program to show our AZ customers some love. Every… Read More