Financial Education Center

Check Out Checking for Your Son or Daughter

Do you have a high school or college student and he or she has just started their first job? Or, perhaps, they’ve moved into their first apartment and are embarking on their own financial journey.

Is Your Budget On Track For Holiday Gift Giving?

First Bank offers tips to help you keep your finances on track during the holidays, including budgeting for holiday gift giving.

October Market Review

Stocks fell again in October for the second straight month as a combination of rising Covid cases and pre-election anxiety made investors nervous. In addition, hopes for another round of stimulus from Congress faded as politicians couldn’t come to any agreement and talks stalled.

The Presidential Election and the Tax Landscape

As the nation waits, it may be worthwhile to consider the candidates’ tax platform and what good wealth planning may look like in light of proposed changes.

Vote With Your Ballot, Not With Your Wallet

Election Day in the U.S. has come and gone once again and while the full outcome may still be uncertain, one thing we can count on is that plenty of opinions and predictions will be floated in the days ahead surrounding the vote.

Are You Ready for the $1,000 Holiday Price Tag? Find out if the Equity in Your House Can Help

If you’re looking to get your home holiday ready with home improvement projects, you’ll need to have a plan of how you’re going to pay for it.