Easy Tips for Building an Emergency Savings Account – And Why You Need One Unexpected expenses come in all shapes and sizes. Cars run red lights, bones break, pricey appliances get old, and mother nature doesn’t care much for your house. Yet they all share similarities in that they are consistently unpredictable, and can put a sizable dent in your check book. However frustrating and unfortunate an unplanned expense… Read More
6 Ways to Save (and Earn) Green, While Going Green It’s April, and that means it’s time to celebrate the two most significant periods of the year: tax season and Earth Day. It may be too late to change your paycheck withholdings to score a bigger 2018 tax return, but it’s never too late to save money and lower your carbon footprint. Take a fresh… 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
FirstBank Kicks Off Fiesta Fridays to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Starting next Friday, Sept. 14 through Oct. 5 from 4-6 p.m., FirstBank will be launching its Fiesta Fridays celebration to commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Each one of our seven Spanish Banking Centers will be hosting a celebrational party for one Friday afternoon, where they’ll be providing FREE Hispanic-inspired foods, treats, music, and entertainment at… Read More
Find Out What FirstBank is Giving Away at Velorama If you’re an avid cyclist, passionate concert goer, or on the lookout for new craft brews and food trucks, the Colorado Classic/Velorama festival is for you. Coming to Denver Aug. 17-19, this four-stage bike race will travel from Vail to Denver’s RiNo Art District, and end with an epic street party that you don’t want… Read More
FirstBank Launches Frugal Fridays: Enter to Win Prizes by Sharing Your Cost Saving Tips The snow has melted, the grass is green and the sun is shining. Welcome to the Summer of Saving. What a time to be alive. A common misconception is that saving money is boring, and directly correlates with “FOMO.” We are here to debunk that myth. Whether you are saving for a milestone, an experience… Read More
Four Places to Watch the 2018 World Cup Without Blowing Your Bank Account For the first time in the 21-year history of the competition, the World Cup will be played in Russia. The world’s highest attended sporting event will take place across thirteen cities and sixteen stadiums, from June 14 –July 15. Although the U.S. Men’s National team failed to qualify, there are still some great local spots… Read More
How to Have That Perfect Summer BBQ On A Budget The weather is warming up, the kids are getting out of class, and the pools are opening. It’s starting to look a lot like summer. That can only mean one thing: it’s officially grilling season. Unfortunately, as the barbeques grow in size and quantity, so too can the price tag. To help throw an amazing… Read More
How to Get Financial Responsibility To Stick With Your Kids With summer just around the corner, don’t let the “school’s out” mentality rule your tweens. Instead, take this time to teach them about something valuable beyond the classroom: financial responsibility. Craig Kaley, the author of Money Athletics: Your Game Plan to a Financially Fit Tween, stresses the importance of financial literacy at a young age,… Read More
Five Ways to Take Control of Your Student Loans Congrats, Grad! That can be the most exciting and terrifying phrase for a college graduate after collecting a diploma. On one hand, the years spent neglecting sleep on a questionable diet, while trying to maintain a balanced lifestyle are over. On the other, it’s time to find a job and begin the adult portion of… Read More