Financial Education Center

College on a Budget

Young people often get their first real taste of adulthood at college. This is their first chance to plan their own schedule, choose their own academic pursuits, do their own laundry, and manage their own finances.

Women and Wealth: Six Gender Differences When it Comes to Investing

Women view money and wealth differently from men. Generally, women regard money as a means to improve their lives and their family’s lives, to ensure security, and not seek to accumulate money for its own sake. Women investors tend to focus more on long-term stability.

Webinar: Strategic Planning as a Foundation for Family Business Succession

The First Bank Center for Family-Owned Businesses held a webinar on August 10th, 2021 covering strategic planning as a foundation for family business succession.

Need to Move a Personal Line of Credit or Consolidate High-Interest Debts?

As a homeowner, you may realize that your home’s rising value and your credible payment history can give you access to affordable equity.

Retirement Savings Tips for Millennials

If you're a millennial, retirement may barely register in your consciousness. Between paying down student loans, trying to take that first step on the housing ladder, or other financial priorities, you may have little time to think much about your life 35 years from now.

An Action Plan for Preretirees

As someone saving for their retirement, you may want to periodically revisit your investing and financial strategies as well as your timetable for retirement.