Demystifying Cryptocurrency: Here’s What You Need to Know Within the last decade, cryptocurrency or “crypto” has become an increasingly popular form of investment. It’s a type of digital currency secured through cryptography and computer networks. Crypto has especially become prevalent among Gen Z and Millennials, with 94% of crypto buyers being 18-40 years old. Here are some things you should know about investing… Read More
Aumenta el nivel de las festividades haciendo tus compras localmente este año La temporada de fiestas está aquí. Ya sea que invites a toda la familia o hagas algo más pequeño, considera usar productos de negocios locales. No solo tu familia disfrutará de una comida o experiencia incomparable, sino que también creará la ocasión ideal para pasar tiempo de calidad en familia. Estos son algunos de los… Read More
FirstBank presenta Real-Time Payments® para ayudarte a recibir tu dinero más rápido FirstBank se complace en presentar el sistema Real-Time Payments (RTP®), el cual hace que los fondos estén disponibles inmediatamente y reduce los desafíos de flujo de efectivo que otros métodos de pago presentan. ¿Qué es Real-Time Payments®? El sistema Real-Time Payments puede transferir dinero a una cuenta de negocio o personal en cuestión de segundos… Read More
Your Guide to Navigating and Budgeting for “Tipflation” Many of us have likely encountered the tipping prompt when grabbing coffee or food from a fast-service counter, offering several gratuity options (e.g. 10%, 20% and 30%). However, these point of service conveniences have also resulted in growing frustrations among consumers known as “tip fatigue” – the increasing pressure and confusion around tipping. Among 30… Read More
Level Up Your Holiday by Shopping Local This Year The holiday season has officially arrived. Whether you invite the entire family or keep it on the smaller side, consider using products from local businesses. Not only will your family be treated to an unmatched meal or experience, but it will also create the ideal occasion for quality family time. Here are some of the… Read More
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
6 maneras en que tu hijo adolescente puede prepararse para ser financieramente responsable Según un estudio de Greenlight®^ realizado en el 2021, el 74 % de los adolescentes no se sienten seguros sobre su educación financiera. Además, solo 13 estados requieren que los estudiantes de preparatoria tomen una clase de finanzas personales para graduarse. Por lo tanto, las posibilidades de que tu hijo adolescente aprenda lecciones básicas sobre el dinero, sin… Read More
4 Year-Round Efforts That Are Good for The Planet and Your Wallet Protecting our planet is a collective responsibility that benefits us all. Though the idea of making these changes may seem overwhelming, even the smallest of actions possess the potential to have significant impacts as time goes on. Be a Conscious Consumer Being a conscious consumer helps to reduce our collective environmental footprint. Conscious consumerism means… Read More
Cuatro Maneras de Aprovechar el Aumento en Las Tasas de Interés Aunque el aumento de las tasas de interés trae incertidumbres en la economía, hay formas de utilizar esas alzas de precios para tu beneficio. Ya sea abriendo una cuenta de ahorros con tasas de interés altas o transfiriendo saldos de tarjetas de crédito, hemos recopilado cuatro sugerencias para ayudarte a navegar por las crecientes tasas… Read More
Five Budget Friendly Travel Secrets We Learned from Gen-Z Gen Zers — the generation born between 1997 and 2012 — are reshaping the travel industry by finding creative ways to travel on a budget. In fact, 61% of Gen Zers who took three or more vacations in the past year come from households earning less than $50,000 annually. So how can you travel cheaply?… Read More