Financial Education Center

The Rising Cost of Back-to-School Expected to Spike Up 32 Percent Per Student!

The rise in demand for goods, coupled with supply shortages, are causing consumers to see higher school supply prices than in previous years. Here are four tips to help you save money on school supplies this year.

Mid-Year Is a Good Time for a Financial Checkup

The first half of 2021 is behind us. As we continue to navigate the challenges of the pandemic, a mid-year financial checkup may be more important than ever. Here are some ways to make sure that your financial situation is continuing on the right path.

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.