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
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Kate Liosis 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 Kate Liosis, Senior Director of Apps Development Hometown: Arvada, CO Years at FirstBank: 20 this November Other positions held with organizations/boards: In three to four sentences,… Read More
Find Out How You Can Win FirstBank’s 60th Anniversary Trivia Join us in celebrating 60 years of “banking for good” with some FirstBank-themed trivia! 🧡 We will post trivia questions on our Facebook page and blog once a day, and winners will be chosen at random from the pool of correct answers submitted through the entry form on the blog. Winners will receive a $60… Read More
6 Ways to Fight Inflation and Rising Costs with A Look Back At the 1960s As FirstBank celebrates 60 years of “banking for good,” we’re looking back at our inception date, 1963. In the same year, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, and President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. While the culture has changed drastically, rising costs and inflation have made 1963 feel worlds… Read More
Love Don’t Cost a Thing: Plan a Romantic Valentine’s Day Without Breaking the Bank Americans spend an estimated 117.4 billion dollars per year on dating, but that number is coming down as high inflation takes its toll on love. With the cost of food, cocktails, gas, and personal care services skyrocketing, around 40% of people on dating apps are changing their dating habits or pressing pause on their search… Read More
60 Random Acts of Goodness to Consider “Banking for good” is about inspiring goodwill and encouraging others to do something unexpectedly kind for others. Are you looking for inspiration on how to do “good” in your community? You’re in luck. As part of our 60th Anniversary, we’ve compiled a list of 60 random acts of goodness – one for each year we’ve… Read More
6 Common Business Entities and What You need to Start Your Banking Relationship A business entity outlines the ownership structure of a business, and it’s a key consideration when starting your new venture. Choosing the right one for you is a matter of research, and with the ever-evolving guidance on what’s needed to open a business account, we’ve outlined some of the most common account entity types and… Read More
Phoenix House Fire Victims Get a Special Surprise From FirstBank Sometimes life catches you off guard, but what you do when faced with tragedy matters. We’ve set out to surprise our “Good Customers” who have fallen on hard times and need an “Act of Goodness.” When a tragic house fire disrupted the Smith family’s life, we immediately stepped in to help. Meet the Smith Family:… Read More
Zelle® Safety: How FirstBank is Helping Safeguard its Customers from Mobile Payment Scams As mobile payment apps/services like Venmo or Zelle® become more popular due to its quick and convenient way to send money, it’s also become another target for scammers. Whether it’s repaying a friend for concert tickets or sending money to a handyman or babysitter, electronic payments like these have reduced the reliance on cash and… Read More
10 Acts of Goodness: FREE Coffee and Donuts for Commuters FirstBank is partnering with Aspen Mini Donuts to provide FREE coffee, hot chocolate, hot apple cider and specialized mini donuts to commuters as part of its “10 Acts of Goodness” series in celebration of 10 years in the Roaring Fork Valley. We hope to spread our “banking for good” philosophy through the community, one… Read More