How to Spot a Ticket Scam May 13, 2024 With concert season in full swing, sold-out shows mean resale tickets are in high demand. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), online shopping scams—including ticket purchases, package delivery alerts, and more—are ranked as the second highest scam risk for ages 18-24 and 55-64. In 2023, 82.6% reported losing money to this type of scam.… Read More
Charles Cox celebra con FirstBank “el fin de su quimioterapia” May 9, 2024 Ante la adversidad, lo que importa es cómo sigues adelante. En FirstBank, admiramos a los que ven lo bueno en cualquier situación y los recompensamos con un “Acto de Bondad”. Echa un vistazo a cómo nuestro equipo de FirstBank se propuso ayudar a un cliente diagnosticado con cáncer de etapa cuatro. Conoce a Charles Cox… Read More
The Coolest Thing Made: Check Out Colorado’s Award-Winning Manufacturers May 9, 2024 FirstBank has always been a passionate supporter and promoter of local businesses. This is why we’re especially excited to partner with The Colorado Chamber of Commerce (CCOC) on their Coolest Thing Made contest, which celebrates the state’s manufacturing industry. Fun Fact: Over 4,900 manufacturing firms contribute more than $28 billion to Colorado’s economy and employ nearly 150,000… Read More
Charles Cox Celebrates “No More Chemo” with FirstBank May 9, 2024 When faced with adversity, it’s all about how you persevere. At FirstBank, we admire those who see the good in any situation and reward them with an “Act of Goodness.” See how our FirstBank team set out to help a customer diagnosed with stage four cancer. Meet Charles Cox Charles Cox has been a FirstBank… Read More
5 Things Influencers Get Wrong When It Comes to Business Advice May 7, 2024 A recent report, which surveyed 2,000 Gen Zers between 18 and 26 in the U.S., found that 70 percent were using TikTok to seek career and business advice. This video-sharing platform began as a forum for sharing dance moves and acapella performances but has now evolved into a hub for financial and business guidance. However, like… Read More
9 Budget Improvements to Sell Your Home Faster May 6, 2024 With the prime homebuying and selling season approaching, a 2023 analysis by property data provider ATTOM found homes sold in May net 12.8% more above a home’s market value. If you plan on selling this Spring, here are nine budget-friendly ways to help sell your home faster and for more money. 1. Stage your home… Read More
Protecting Colorado: Vulcan Fire Reveals the Secret to Building and Expanding Business April 24, 2024 With a little over four years in business, Vulcan Fire, a Colorado-based fire protection company, prides itself on the foundation of transparency and expertise. In fact, over 90% of the company’s employees have nearly 20 years of experience, including owners, CJ Simonds and Todd Wagner. The company also has an impressive growth story. They went… Read More
Forever Renting? Here’s What You Should Know April 22, 2024 As purchasing a home has become more expensive than ever before, many Americans are now considering themselves forever renters with no plans to enter the housing market. According to research from Apartment List, 18% of millennial renters believe they will rent for the rest of their lives, which has steadily increased since 2018. This shift… Read More
14 desarrollos de vivienda asequible que están marcando una diferencia April 18, 2024 A medida que el mercado de la vivienda se ha vuelto cada vez más costoso e inaccesible, tanto para los inquilinos como para los compradores, las oportunidades de vivienda asequible son más importantes que nunca. Datos recientes del Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies^ encontraron que 22.4 millones de inquilinos gastaron más del 30% de… Read More
6 recursos de vivienda asequible que debe conocer April 18, 2024 En los últimos años, Estados Unidos ha visto un gran aumento en la demanda de vivienda debido al crecimiento de la población, las bajas tasas de interés y una economía fuerte. Pero de acuerdo con un informe reciente llamado “Estado de la Nación de la Vivienda”, estas circunstancias económicas favorables también han contribuido a un… Read More