5 Pitfalls to Avoid When it Comes to Financial Advice on Social Media

Social media has an abundance of captivating videos and seemingly reliable advice. But it’s important to exercise caution when applying advice from social platforms. This is especially true with financial content, like GirlMath or cryptocurrency investment hacks, as they can be misleading. According to a recent survey, 79% of millennial and Gen Z Americans have… Read More

Common Cybersecurity Attacks and How to Protect Your Information

Cybersecurity is necessary to protect your computer systems and electronic data from the dangers of browsing the web. In fact, in 2022, over 490 million ransomware attacks were reported by organizations worldwide. In 2021 alone, 94% of malware was delivered via email, which demonstrates the value of knowing how to identify and prevent these sorts… Read More

6 Ways Businesses Can Help Safeguard Their Business and Their Bottom Line

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners reports, U.S. businesses will lose an average of 5% of their gross revenues to fraud. As fraud schemes become increasingly intricate, any company, regardless of size or industry, can fall victim. To combat the ever-evolving list of scams, here are six of the most valuable tactics to… Read More

FirstBankers Help Spread “Goodness” Throughout Our Community

Monday, November 13, marked World Kindness Day. This observance was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement to help promote kindness worldwide. While FirstBank is known for its “banking for good” mantra and philanthropic efforts, its employees carry this philosophy outside the bank and into their communities. From picking up trash, paying for groceries,… Read More

4 Investment Scams to Watch Out For

It’s no surprise that investment fraud is common, since investments can often be complicated and difficult for people to understand. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2022, consumers reported losing more money to investment scams than any other category, adding up to a whopping $3.8 billion.  Here’s everything you need to know about… Read More

Make a Difference this Colorado Gives Day | Dec. 5, 2023

Colorado Gives Day 2023 was Tuesday, Dec. 5, and we’re happy to report another successful day of giving!  Over 237,000 donations totaling more than $54.2 million benefitted over 3,600 nonprofit organizations. You can help your favorite nonprofits year-round by visiting coloradogives.org.  What is Colorado Gives Day? Tuesday, December 5th, is Colorado Gives Day, an annual one-day… Read More

Haz Una Diferencia Este Colorado Gives Day | 5 de diciembre, 2023

¡Colorado Gives Day 2023 se llevó a cabo el martes 5 de diciembre, y nos complace reportar otro día exitoso de donaciones! Más de 237,000 donaciones para un total de más de $54.2 millones que beneficiaron a más de 3,600 organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Puedes ayudar a tus organizaciones sin fines de lucro favoritas durante… Read More

5 Ways to Help Your Business Thrive in an Economic Downturn

Every week, economists are either predicting a full-blown recession or speculating that we may skirt around one. But with factors like high-interest rates, increased unaffordability, rising oil and gas prices, resumed student debt repayments, and a looming government shutdown, one thing is evident: consumers and businesses will have a lot less dispensable cash. A Harvard… Read More