Build Up Your Savings Fast by Following These 10 Ways to Reach $20K

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

Five Financial Resolutions to Tackle for 2019

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

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

How to Get Financial Responsibility To Stick With Your Kids

With summer just around the corner, don’t let the “school’s out” mentality rule your tweens. Instead, take this time to teach them about something valuable beyond the classroom: financial responsibility. Craig Kaley, the author of Money Athletics: Your Game Plan to a Financially Fit Tween, stresses the importance of financial literacy at a young age,… Read More

FirstBank Partners with Wish for Wheels

FirstBank is a proud supporter of Wish for Wheels, a nonprofit organization that gives the gift of a brand new bicycle and helmet to low-income, Kindergarten – 2nd Grade students. Join us and Wish for Wheels for a fun and rewarding event as we build bikes and transform the lives of kids in Boulder County!… Read More