Financial Education Center

Five Savings Tips for Purchasing a New Home

Are you dreaming of homeownership? Purchasing a new home takes a lot of financial preparation and will likely be one of your most expensive investments. You’ll want to ensure you have enough saved for the down payment, closing costs, and inspection fees, and you’ll want to make sure that your credit score is where you want it to be before you apply. Now is an ideal time to look at your financial situation and to start preparing accordingly.

I Forgot to Contribute to My IRA Last Year. Is It Too Late?

Maybe, maybe not. Generally speaking, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allows you to make your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) contribution for a particular tax year up until April 15 of the following year.

As a Servicemember, Can I Contribute to an IRA?

You may contribute to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) if you're a member of the armed forces. The rules that apply to servicemembers regarding IRA contributions and distributions generally are the same rules that apply to civilians.

Six Steps to Consider Before Tapping Into Your Retirement Savings Plan

You've worked long and hard for years, saving diligently through your employer-sponsored retirement savings plan. Now, with retirement on the horizon, it's time to begin thinking about how to tap your plan assets for income. But hold on, not so fast. You may need to take a few steps first.

First Bank Community Comes First - Nikol Theberge

"They are so open to us working in the communities and helping in any way we can." said Nikol Theberge, Community Home Loan Advisor at First Bank. Learn about the organizations that Nikol volunteers for and how First Bank encourages their employees to get involved in the community.