Financial Education Center

Financial Resolutions: Kick-Start the Year on the Right Financial Track

Have you started your New Years resolutions? The beginning of a new year is an ideal time to reflect on your finances to get an understanding of your current financial situation. Here are a few financial resolutions to consider for the new year.

New Year’s Resolutions for Wealth Planning

For many of us, 2021 could not come fast enough.  While New Year’s resolutions are a common tradition, making and keeping effective resolutions may be part of the key to making sure this year is better than the last.

Establishing a Budget

Do you ever wonder where your money goes each month? Does it seem like you're never able to get ahead? If so, you may want to establish a budget to help you keep track of how you spend your money and help you reach your financial goals.

Coronavirus and the Holidays: How To Support Local Small Businesses

Many small businesses continue to suffer financially from the ongoing pandemic. As we approach the holiday season, here are some ways to help support local businesses during the holidays.

Nicklaus: Stock Market Sets Records As It Looks Past a Worsening Pandemic

First Bank’s Director of Investments David Presson recently spoke to David Nicklaus with the St. Louis Post Dispatch about how the stock market has set records high, while the global pandemic has worsened. Read what David Presson had to say.

Merchant Tips for Securing Your Online Payment Platform

Are you a business owner that offers online payments? Here are some steps to consider to help secure your payment platforms during the holidays.