Financial Education Center

Four Questions on the Roth Five-Year Rule

Four Questions on the Roth IRA-A Roth IRA has its advantages for your overall retirement strategy. Find out four topics that may impact your distribution’s tax status.

Managing Your Workplace Retirement Plans

If you take advantage of a workplace retirement plan, you've taken a big step on the road to retirement, but it's important that you understand your plan and what it can do for you.

Eleven Ways to Help Yourself Stay Sane in a Crazy Market

Plan ahead of time and review these steps to help reduce negative financial impact when there's market volatility.

Things to Do During the Quarantine That You’ve Put Off

During the slowdown of the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans found additional time on their hands. Read some items to put on your to-do list during quarantine.

Helpful Tips to Save Money While on Vacation

Lisa Blamy, Midwest Retail Director at First Bank provides tips to save money on your next vacation.

Growing Your Small Business

As a leading small business lender in California, Illinois, and Missouri, First Bank can offer helpful advice on creating a business case and ironing out the details of the growth strategy for your business.