Five Unique Valentine’s Day Date Savers for $25 or Less With Valentine’s Day around the corner, love is in the air and bank accounts are on high alert. While over half of Americans celebrate the Hallmark holiday, the average person will spend $143.56 on gifts. That means U.S. consumers will spend a total of $19.6 billion on Feb. 14. Despite what the candy, floral and… Read More
The Holiday Hangover: Build Up Your Savings Fast by Following These 10 Ways to Reach $20K Are you suffering from the pressure of post-holiday spending? You’re not alone. Temptation to spend was at an all-time high last year. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, holiday sales increased 5.1% to more than $850 billion in 2018. What’s more, USA Today reported that Americans were spending a whopping 90% of their income (NINETY PERCENT of… Read More
Ten Easy Ways to Save Money During the Holidays The holidays are a special time for giving, and this year, consumers plan to spend an average of $819 on holiday gifts. But when the holidays come to an end, the new year all too often ushers in a big stack of bills. Last year, Americans with holiday debt added an average of $1,054 to… Read More
Seven Ways to Save Big This Fall Season Believe it or not, fall presents one of the best times to save some serious cash on travel, energy costs and more. Here are seven incredibly easy money saving tips to get you started: Say no to Pumpkin Spice Lattes When the leaves fall and the weather cools, there’s something very enticing about popping into… Read More
July 28: Saving is in Style Events and Giveaways Stop by one of the following FirstBank branch locations on Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to noon to take part in our “Saving is in Style Saturdays.” Every Saturday throughout July, several branch locations will be providing FREE food, treats, relaxation services or popular health and family fun activities at no cost to the public.… Read More
July 21: Saving is in Style Events and Giveaways Stop by one of the following FirstBank branch locations on Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to noon to take part in our “Saving is in Style Saturdays.” Every Saturday throughout July, several branch locations will be providing FREE foods, treats, relaxation services or popular health and family fun activities at no cost to the public. This… Read More
July 14: Saving is in Style Saturdays Events and Giveaways Stop by one of the following FirstBank branch locations on Saturday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to noon to take part in our second “Saving is in Style Saturdays.” Every Saturday throughout July, several branch locations will be providing FREE foods, treats, relaxation services or popular health and family fun activities at no cost to the… Read More
Five Must-Read Tips to Buying A House In Today’s Market According to a new survey from ApartmentList.com, college-educated Millennials will need about five years to save for a down payment on a median-priced home. What’s worse, Millennials living in Denver will need 15 years (15!) to save for a home, thanks to increasing costs. While this news is frustrating, there are things you can do… Read More
A New Approach to Spring Cleaning: Five Ways to Tidy and Tighten Your Finances Spring cleaning isn’t restricted to just the kitchen, garage or that overflowing junk drawer. It can also have a positive affect on many facets of your life, including your finances. Considering money tops the list of the biggest stress inducers in America today, cleaning your expenses can help you declutter, de-stress and may even help… Read More
Saving is in Style: Cost-Saving Tips for the 2018 House Hunter Interest rates are still historically low but are expected to rise over the coming year, and house hunters are feeling pressured to find a home – asap. While it’s easy to get caught up in the granite countertops and flashy backsplashes, buying a home is also one of the biggest investments you’ll make. And truth… Read More