Watch Out for These 6 Social Media Scams While technology has boosted our ability to access virtually anything online, it has also created many more opportunities for social media fraudsters to take advantage. They can target anyone who participates in everyday online exchanges. That’s why it is so important to stay informed about the common internet scams. Here are six types of scams… Read More
10 Estafas Comunes Que Debe Conocer en el Mes de la Ciberseguridad Al comenzar el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Ciberseguridad, es importante que conozca las estafas más comunes que se aprovechan de los consumidores inocentes a diario. De hecho, la Comisión Federal de Comercio registró alrededor de 2,8 millones de informes de fraude al consumidor sólo el año pasado. A continuación, le presentamos 10 fraudes… Read More
FirstBank Launches Financial Education and Event Series During Hispanic Heritage Month Are you looking to improve your credit score? Save money? Purchase your dream home? You’re in luck! We believe financial independence should be for all, which is why we’ve created a collection of accessible financial education resources so everyone – no matter their background or individual circumstances – can understand good financial habits to succeed. … Read More
Quick and Easy Financial Checkup: Are you on Track to Meet Your Goals? Like many people, you may have started this year intending to spend less and save more. And like many people—80 percent, in fact—you’ve probably already broken your New Year’s resolution. That’s okay; there is still enough time to reevaluate your goals and get back on track. Reassess Your Goals But before you recommit to your… Read More
Find Your Financial Freedom This Fourth of July with These Four Tips If you feel a dollar short and constantly bogged down by debt, you’re not alone. According to reported data, consumer debt reached a record $14.88 trillion last year. In the spirit of Independence Day, we’re here to offer four tips to get you on the path to financial freedom. 1. Eliminate unproductive debt Not all… Read More
3 Steps to Create Healthy Habits It seems like only yesterday everyone was busy making New Year’s resolutions. As we tumble quickly into late spring, many of us are starting to wonder how these resolutions are turning out. Do our butts hurt because we’ve stayed true to our commitment to the gym or are we sore from falling off the wagon… Read More
Financial Self-Care Checklist for Challenging Times Challenging times can inspire us to strengthen community ties and support recovery efforts, together. They can also inspire people to evaluate their lives and take better care of themselves — 80 percent of Americans say they intend to incorporate self-care into their daily routines more regularly after COVID-19. Given the pandemic’s economic impact, it’s not… Read More
7 Simple Ways to Save Big on Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and lovebirds everywhere will be opening their hearts – and their wallets – for their special someone. In fact, it’s estimated that this year people will spend a record $27.4 billion in the U.S. on cupid’s special day. And while that’s definitely an astounding figure, there’s no need… 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
Cold And Flu Hacks To Get You Back On Your Feet ASAP While many believe there are only four seasons, there is a very real fifth season that runs from mid-Fall to Spring. No, I’m not talking about Football, which is arguably the best season. I’m talking about the cold and flu season. You can bathe yourself in hand sanitizer, Clorox all surfaces, and live inside a bubble,… Read More