Financial Education Center

Market Month: February 2021

February began on a high note as investors drew encouragement from strong fourth-quarter earnings reports and encouraging employment data. However, news was not all positive. The COVID-related death toll in the United States reached 500,000. Nevertheless, two vaccines were rolled out last month, with a third one on tap for release in March.

Webinar: Important Information for First Draw Borrowers

The First Bank Financial Education Center held a webinar on Wednesday, February 24th, 2021 covering the Paycheck Protection Program for First Draw Borrowers, including program details, eligibility, and how to apply with First Bank.

Fraudulent Scams Impacting Businesses at an Alarming Rate

Cybersecurity and fraud prevention are now essential to every business. The impact of fraudulent activity is staggering.

Three Ways to Help Children Understand the Value of Money

As your children start to grow, it’s not uncommon for them to start questioning money and how money works. Learn more about three strategies you can use to help you teach your child the value of money.

Market Month: January 2021

Stocks were able to weather the storm of events that occurred throughout January, despite investors having numerous reasons to move away from equities.

What Drives Investment Decisions, Our Hearts or Our Minds?

Undoubtedly, 2020 will go down in history as a record setting year, but also as one of, if not the most, hated and devastating year in modern time.