Financial Education Center

Need Help Buying a Home? There are Housing Programs to Help!

Are you ready to purchase a home? Is the rising cost of rent impacting your wallet? If so, you’re not alone.

How’s Your Rainy Day Savings Fund?

Having a cushion or extra money in the bank does more than cover you when “life happens”, it also give you a sense of control and financial security should an unexpected emergency arise.

Have You Checked Your Retirement Plan Lately?

It's generally a good idea to review your employer-sponsored retirement savings plan at least once each year and when major life changes occur. If you haven't given your plan a thorough review within the last 12 months, now may be a good time to do so.

Retirement Legislation Awaits Further Action

To discuss your retirement planning options, schedule an appointment with a First Bank Wealth Management advisor.

Is the Yield Curve Signaling a Recession?

Long-term bonds generally provide higher yields than short-term bonds, because investors demand higher returns to compensate for the risk of lending money over a longer period.

Webinar: Harness the Strength of the Family — Hitch it to a Culture That Drives Results

The First Bank Center for Family-Owned Businesses held a webinar on January 17th about culture with Dr. Allie Taylor and Donna Brighton. Allie and Donna led a conversation to put together the culture conversations from our October and November webinars, and to increase understanding of how to harness the strength of the family system to build an organizational culture that accelerates business results.