Financial Education Center

Financial Resolutions: Kick-Start the Year on the Right Financial Track

Have you started your New Years resolutions? The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to reflect on your finances to get an understanding of your current financial situation. Here are a few financial resolutions to consider for the new year.

New Year’s Resolutions for Wealth Planning

For many of us, 2021 could not come fast enough.  While New Year’s resolutions are a common tradition, making and keeping effective resolutions may be part of the key to making sure this year is better than the last.

Teach Your Children Well: Basic Financial Education

Even before your children can count, they already know something about money: it's what you have to give the ice cream man to get a cone, or put in the slot to ride the rocket ship at the grocery store. So, as soon as your children begin to handle money, start teaching them how to handle it wisely.

Understanding Your Paycheck

Congratulations! You've just landed a new job. Here are some important things to be aware of before you receive your first paycheck.

Establishing a Budget

Do you ever wonder where your money goes each month? Does it seem like you're never able to get ahead? If so, you may want to establish a budget to help you keep track of how you spend your money and help you reach your financial goals.

The Countdown is On: Have you Started Your Sinking Funds?

First Bank offers helpful tips to help you sock away money for your end-of-the-year expenses, including the holidays.