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
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
FirstBank Surprises a Northern Colorado Family Facing Health Challenges It’s not every day we come across customers dealing with life-altering circumstances, but despite their situation, they continue to spread kindness. At our core, we believe these “good customers” deserve an “Act of Goodness,” and we’ve set out to do that. Meet John and Caley Carroll In June 2022, FirstBank customers John and Caley Carroll… Read More
How to Be Vigilant and Stay Safe from Mobile Payment Scams Contactless payment options and P2P mobile payment apps like CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle® have become increasingly popular. As a result, fraudsters have adapted their tactics to take advantage of consumers’ comfort while quickly sending money to a friend for dinner or a housekeeper for services. We’ve put together some tips and red flags to watch… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Oana Constantinescu FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Oana Constantinescu, Senior Vice President in the Phoenix Market. Hometown: Surprise, AZ Years at FirstBank: 10 In three to four sentences, describe… Read More
You Paid Off Your Home: What’s Next? Paying off a home is a monumental financial and life achievement — but it’s not the end of the road for homeowners. While you may not have to worry about mortgage payments or losing your home for financial reasons, there are still factors to think about to ensure your home is working as hard for… Read More
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Anum Intisar FirstBank believes in ensuring diversity is represented at each level of the organization. In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing and celebrating some of FirstBank’s women in leadership. Today we’re featuring Anum Intisar, Assistant Vice President in the East Valley Market. Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan Years at FirstBank: 5 years Other positions held with organizations/boards: In three to… Read More
4 Common Social Security-Related Scams to Be Aware Of To honor National Slam the Scam Day on March 9, an initiative created in 2020 to help raise public awareness and prevent Social Security-related scams, we’ve compiled a list of the most common red flags to be on the lookout for. According to the Social Security Administration, here are four signs of a Social Security-related… Read More
Retail vs. Bank Credit Cards: Which Is Right for You? There are a lot of credit cards out there today. Name a demographic or spending category, and a credit card is probably designed just for people within that category. On top of that, there are different kinds of cards, including retail and bank cards. No wonder that the average American adult has three credit cards… Read More
FirstBank Highlights Business Owners and Innovators Making a Difference ‘Banking for good’ is our guiding ethos at FirstBank. Simply put, we strive to do what’s best for our customers, communities, and employees. We’re thrilled to work with businesses that share those same values, and in our Good Business video series, we showcase a handful of current business owners and innovators helping advance their industry… Read More