At First Bank, we envision a future where our time, attention and charitable funding collectively help shape a more positive future for generations to come. First Bank is passionate about supporting educational options for all young people, but especially those from historically disadvantaged communities.
Yes, they can be an excellent way to save for college. 529 savings plans let you save money for college in an individual investment account that offers federal tax advantages. 529 plans are established by individual states and managed by an experienced financial institution designated by the state. Plans may have slightly different features but essentially work the same way.
Although producing a high-quality product or service that consumers want or need is essential to a successful, sustainable family business model, there’s yet another component that shouldn’t be overlooked: building authentic client relationships.
Small-business owners want to strive for the best possible return on investment (ROI) on their marketing dollars, and advertising and publicity are two separate but very important components of a well-rounded marketing communications plan. Advertising refers to paid-for promotions; publicity typically means low- or no-cost news coverage and word-of-mouth promotion of your business.
The spring season is always a great time to get started on those long overdue home improvement projects in order to get prepared for all of the upcoming warm weather activities. If you’ve made the decision to get started, then you may want to consider the projects and their return on your investment.
Author Ken McCracken explores economist and philosopher Adam Smith's thinking on self-interest and sympathy and how to apply it to succession planning.
If you’re a homeowner, chances are you care about protecting the environment – and saving money. Fortunately, there are some things you can do around your house to help you do both.