Financial Education Center

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.

When Breaking Up With Your Bank Makes Sense

If your bank just isn’t offering the products and services you want and need, or you feel you could benefit from trying out another banking provider, you may want to consider shopping around. Learn about all that First Bank can offer you as a banking partner.

What is a High-Yield Savings Account? Why Should I Have One?

When it comes to building a solid financial foundation, one of the core elements is a savings account. A traditional savings account is a great way to keep your money safe, however, consumers are often looking for better ways to grow their money while keeping it secure, often with a high-yield savings account (HYSA).

Navigating Uncertainty: Helping Clients to Overcome Common Biases in a Volatile Market

First Bank's Wealth Management advisors help clients avoid three common behavioral biases that can lead to poor investment decisions and aim to align strategic plans with short and long-term goals, risk tolerance, and life stage.

What Is Compound Interest and How Can I Earn It?

You might have heard of the term compound interest before and the benefits it can have on your finances. A compound interest account is any account that pays you interest on your principal and interest, not just your original deposit.