24-Hour Banking Department October 16, 2013 If you’re calling FirstBank to speak with a customer service representative, you are probably searching for important information such as your account balance, when your loan payment is due, or where the closest ATM is located. Maybe you’re having a really bad day and need to discuss an overdraft fee or you need to order… Read More
Password Security for Banking and Life October 15, 2013 Passwords are common place tool we use every day in life. They are designed to keep the bad guys out of our bank accounts, email addresses, computers, iPads, iPhones etc. In general password do a pretty good job of keeping your information secured, as long as we follow some best practices with them. Here are… Read More
Through the Years October 14, 2013 Author: Rick When I was asked a few weeks ago by FirstBank to write a blog, I have to admit my initial reaction was similar to that of the 1980’s child TV star Gary Coleman when he said “What you talkin’ bout Willis?” (and the person asking me to write the… Read More
FirstBank, FirstClass October 10, 2013 I bank with FirstBank because it makes no sense to bank elsewhere. The service at FirstBank is always first-class. There are always enough tellers and customer service people. I do not need to wait. Everything gets done quickly and correctly. I never have a problem. Nothing goes wrong. Nobody messes up any of my accounts.… Read More
Cooking on a Budget October 9, 2013 Author: Ariel I’m in school, a parent, and I have a profession, which is a growing reality in this day and age. Wiping out credit card debit, paying down student loans, and living comfortably with fixed income has been a long-term dream of mine. However, my affinity with eating out (either because I want to… Read More
Credit Management Training at a Young Age October 8, 2013 Author: Sean Financial information is not a popular topic of conversation in general education classrooms, however, the importance and need is there. I have been approached by a few customers that happen to be teachers who look at me as a young professional and would like my influence on the classroom to highlight the importance… Read More
Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce October 7, 2013 FirstBank had a booth at the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo last Thursday, October 3rd. I wanted to say thank you to everyone who stopped by. We love visiting with our customers and meeting new potential customers. Thank you for a great evening!! – Heather… Read More
The FirstBank Culture – FirstBankers October 7, 2013 Author: Lisa Recently I gave a presentation to a group of my co-workers; the topic was Building Good Workplace Relationships. As I labored over the creation of the presentation, I thought about my career with FirstBank and the relationships I’ve built with other FirstBank employees (hereafter referred to as “FirstBankers”). I also thought about every conceivable justification… Read More
Those Unforgettable Moments October 4, 2013 Author: Amber Nobody likes to feel embarrassed. Embarrassment is an uncomfortable and self-conscious emotion. I personally know the immediate side effects of feeling embarrassed all too well. The first thought that usually pops into my head, “Lady Speed Stick, don’t fail me now!” It feels as if someone just turned up the heat about… Read More
Saving for College October 3, 2013 Author: Chris So this fall, my only child is heading into high school. Eek! High school!!! How did this happen so fast? In four short years, if all goes according to plan, we’ll be shopping for dorm room accessories and packing for college. I don’t even want to think about that… my sweet little girl… Read More