5 Maneras Inteligentes de Usar tu Reembolso de Impuestos ¿Sabías que la deuda de los hogares en EE.UU. alcanzó los $17,500 billones^ a finales de 2024? Aunque la mayor parte de esta deuda proviene de hipotecas y costos de vivienda, cerca de $2,740 billones están relacionados con tarjetas de crédito y préstamos para automóviles. Para muchas personas que viven de cheque en cheque y… Read More
5 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Return Did you know household debt reached $17.5 trillion towards the end of 2024? While a majority of this debt is due to housing and mortgage costs, nearly $2.74 trillion was associated with credit card debt and auto loans. For many Americans living paycheck to paycheck and facing rising costs, one significant way to make a… Read More
5 Simple Ways to Protect Your Money in a Crisis A recent survey found that the majority of Americans don’t feel financially prepared for unexpected events like job loss (64%), unexpected expenses of more than $5,000 (60%), death of a loved one (59%) or medical expenses (50%). That’s why protecting your finances is crucial for achieving long-term financial stability and effectively planning for the future.… Read More
Contacted by the IRS? Here’s How You Can Tell It’s a Scam Have you been contacted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) via email or text? Well, it may be a scam. With tax season ramping up, IRS impersonators are pulling out all the stops to trick you into clicking on insecure links to steal your information. According to the IRS Criminal Investigation Unit, there were more… Read More
Tres Errores Costosos Que Los Propietarios de Viviendas Deben Evitar Este Invierno A pesar de lo que algunos creen, el clima frío no evita que ocurran inundaciones en el sótano, que tengas problemas de plomería u otros inconvenientes con la calefacción. Entonces, ¿cómo puedes evitar reparaciones costosas y ahorrarte miles de dólares? FirstBank tiene la solución. Aquí te mostramos algunos problemas comunes que el invierno puede traer… Read More
4 Formas de Proteger Tus Finanzas Durante Cualquier Ciclo Económico A principios de 2023, el Wall Street Journal pidió a 70 economistas que calificaran las posibilidades de una recesión en el próximo año, y la respuesta promedio^ fue del 63%. Sin embargo, la inminente recesión que habían pronosticado por los economistas no se produjo. De hecho, la economía creció^ un 3.1%, más rápido que el… Read More
6 Ways to Protect Yourself from Check Washing Have you ever lost a check in the mail or sent one that was never received? It’s possible the check was stolen and used for check washing. Check washing is when fraudsters use chemicals to wash the ink off a check and alter the payee’s name or dollar amount. The United States Postal Service reported postal inspectors recover… Read More
6 Tips for Protecting Your Accounts Online Accessing personal information online, especially your bank account, can be risky. According to a Statista report, the estimated annual cost of U.S. cybercrime in 2024 was $452.3 billion. That’s why using as many security features and fraud prevention resources as possible is important. Here are six ways you can protect your personal information and accounts online.… Read More
4 Things You Should Consider When Setting New Year Goals The beginning of each year is a blank canvas to paint new career goals or personal resolutions, whether it’s purchasing your first home, booking international trips, or taming an online shopping addiction. According to Forbes Health/One Poll, 38% of New Year’s resolutions are focused on improving finances. Here are some trends anticipated to make a… Read More
How Instant Payments Can Offer Quicker Access to Your Money FirstBank is excited to introduce Instant Payments, which makes funds immediately available and reduces cash flow challenges present with other payment methods. What are Instant Payments? Instant Payments are electronic funds transfers (EFTs) that can help you move money into a business or consumer account within seconds and can be immediately accessed. These payments are… Read More