Financial Education Center

Are You Fired Up About Achieving Early Retirement?

“Financial Independence, Retire Early” planning, or the FIRE movement, for short. More than 30 years old, FIRE is once again becoming a popular financial topic.

Four Tips on Balancing Family Business Decision Making

Making decisions for any business can be cumbersome, but in particular for family businesses. Because the family is woven into the business, some decisions can hold more weight. Here are four tips to help you balance the business with family business decision making.

Don’t Get Scammed: Amazon and Related Fraudulent Scams on the Rise

It’s no secret that scams and fraudulent activity are at an all-time high. Fraudsters will stop at nothing to gain access to valuable personal information, access account numbers, and/or find ways to illegally receive payment from you in any manner.

Three Things to Consider Before Buying a Vacation Home

Many families find purchasing a vacation home ideal. With the security of having lodging available, there’s less planning required, and you’re able to visit as often and for as long as you’d like. Similar to other big purchases, there's still some things you'll need to consider before you make the decision to buy.

Protecting Your Information Online

In today’s remote-working world, technology is at the forefront of almost everything we do. With millions of people online every day, it is important to be aware of your digital surroundings.

Webinar: Ransomware: Could Your Business Be Next?

The First Bank Financial Education Center held a webinar on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 on ransomware and how to keep your business protected from ransomware attacks.