At First Bank, it’s easy to spring your finances forward with our fantastic checking and savings products and solutions. From checking accounts and a high-yield savings account to exceptional rates on certificates of deposit (CDs), First Bank has everything you need to plant seeds for the future.
At one time, the typical American family looked like this: a breadwinner father who commuted a short distance to work and earned a very good living, and a stay-at-home mother who took care of the kids and family home with ease. Life seemed easy and manageable, with plenty of time for family meals, parent relaxation, and important life lesson discussions, and little in the way of work or technological distractions.
If you're married (or about to be married), financial planning is certainly important. It's also important for you to be aware of the income tax ramifications of your decisions.
Talking to your parents about money is always difficult, especially when the money you're talking about is theirs. They belong to a generation that was taught to keep their information private and not to share their concerns openly.
Marrying someone with children means that your finances will become a lot more complicated as you take into account the needs of your spouse and any children who join your household.