Financial Education Center

Banking That Builds: How Icon Checking Elevates Your Finances

When it comes to managing money, a checking account is essential and should be part of your financial foundation. It’s a critical part of your day-to-day financial management and we know the right checking account isn’t just about transactions. It should unlock benefits that support and elevate your lifestyle and long-term goals. First Bank's Icon Checking Account is designed to do more than just meet your needs. It’s built to help elevate them.

Year-End Tax Planning Tips

Taxes are always a juggling act. You’re doing well, but how do you avoid fines and save your skin? Here are some tax tips to keep in mind, regardless of how the tax winds are changing.

Ready, Set, Learn! Acing Back to School Made Easy!

Getting ready for a new school year or sending a student off to college involves a mix of preparations and emotions. From laptops and backpacks to dorm essentials and reliable transportation, parents or guardians should prepare to review and adjust budgets to accommodate school-related expenses. Whether your student is a returning student or first-year freshman, there’s some things you need to do before the semester starts.

Shaping Risk, Building Legacy

For high-net-worth investors, risk isn’t just about market swings, it’s about aligning your portfolio with your priorities. Whether you’re focused on sustaining your lifestyle, leaving a legacy, or funding philanthropic efforts, managing risk is essential to long-term success.

Leveraging Debt: A Busy Executive’s Guide to Wealth Creation

Most successful executives build a circle of trusted advisors, including attorneys, Certified Professional Accountants (CPAs), and financial planners. Key areas of wealth management often go overlooked, which leads to the potential for higher taxes or missed opportunities. That’s where a professional wealth advisor providing true comprehensive management for both sides of a client’s balance sheet shines.

Let First Bank Spring Forward Your Finances

At First Bank, it’s easy to spring your finances forward with our fantastic checking and savings products and solutions. From checking accounts and a high-yield savings account to exceptional rates on certificates of deposit (CDs), First Bank has everything you need to plant seeds for the future.