Financial Education Center

Appropriate Checklists for Year-End Tax Planning

Tax planners often develop checklists to guide taxpayers toward year-end strategies that might help reduce taxes. Typically, suggestions are grouped into several different categories, such as "Filing Status" or "Employee Matters," for ease of reading.

Top Year-End Investment Tips

Just what you need, right? One more time-consuming task to be taken care of between now and the end of the year.

2021 Year-End Tax Planning Strategies

As one year winds down and we prepare for a new one, here are some simple tips to help lower your taxes and put you on solid financial footing as we look forward to 2022.

Getting Started: Establishing a Financial Safety Net

In times of crisis, you don't want to be shaking pennies out of a piggy bank. Having a financial safety net in place can ensure that you're protected when a financial emergency arises.

Brighten Your Holidays This Year with First Bank

The holiday season is in full swing! What do you have left to accomplish? Here are a few ways First Bank can help you during the holiday season.

Home Buying Tips: Are You Getting the Credit You Deserve?

If you’re in the market to buy a new or used car, rent an apartment, or apply for a mortgage for a new home, you’re probably hearing or seeing the term “credit score” used often.