4 Tips for Navigating Interest Rates and Loans in 2023 With the Federal Reserve continuing to raise interest rates to fight inflation, it can feel intimidating to navigate interest rates, loans and mortgages these days. The Fed raised rates for the 10th consecutive time following their meeting on May 3rd. However, the modest .25% hike suggests policymakers might be moving in a new direction for… Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander History Month Spotlight: Yoo Jin Han FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI) by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today we’re featuring Yoo Jin Han, Project Manager. Hometown/birthplace: Daegu, South Korea Years at FirstBank: 8 years In three… Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander History Month Spotlight: Aminaa Bayar FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI) by recognizing some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today we’re featuring Aminaa Bayar, Business Analyst. Hometown: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Years at FirstBank: 1 year and 6 months In three to… Read More
FirstBank’s Jenny Bencomo Shares Her Artistry in the Carbondale Arts Showcase FirstBank believes, “if you do right by your employees, they’ll do right by you.” To help our employees establish a healthy work-life balance, we encourage everyone to express themselves and pursue their dreams. For Jenny Bencomo, Senior Personal Banker, her artistic talents are displayed in the Glenwood Springs FirstBank Branch and through the Carbondale… Read More
Veteran Finds a Home with the Help of FirstBank We love spreading kindness at FirstBank. That’s why we’ve set out to surprise customers and community members with “Acts of Goodness.” Whether big or small, these surprises aim to spread positivity and inspire similar goodwill in the community. The following “Acts of Goodness” story took place over several months with the help of FirstBank employees… Read More
Asian American Pacific Islander History Month Spotlight: Phuong Bui-Tran FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander History Month (AAPI) by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander employees. Today we’re featuring Phuong Bui-Tran, Senior Personal Banker. Hometown: Vietnam Years at FirstBank: 3 years and 4 months… Read More
FirstBank Introduces Real-Time Payments® to Help Get You Your Money Faster FirstBank is excited to introduce the Real-Time Payments (RTP®) system, which makes funds immediately available and reduces cash flow challenges present with other payment methods. What are Real-Time Payments®? Real-Time Payments can move money into a business or consumer account within seconds and can be immediately accessed. In addition to immediate funds availability, other… Read More
6 Ways Your Teen Can Prepare for Financial Responsibility According to a Greenlight® study in 2021, 74% of teens don’t feel confident about their financial education. What’s more, only 13 states require high school students to take a personal-finance class to graduate. So, the chances of your teen learning basic money lessons, without your help, are meager. Since financial literacy is key to building… Read More
FirstBank Hosts Free Community Shred Events FirstBank hosts “Community Shred Events” throughout the year to help you safely get rid of your sensitive information (like tax returns, bank statements, business records, etc.) Bring any unwanted records or documents to the following locations during the corresponding dates/times to be shredded. Only paper items will be destroyed. No need to remove staples, paper… Read More
5 Recyclable Alternatives to Grocery Store Plastic Bags Although the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act was passed in Colorado in 2021, the new year caught some shoppers by surprise. Effective January 1, 2023, the new law now requires all stores in Colorado to charge customers 10 cents for every plastic or paper bag provided. The complete ban of single-use plastic bags statewide will take… Read More