Have you filed your taxes yet? The tax season officially started on January 29, 2024, when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) started accepting and processing returns. Before you submit your 2023 tax return, however, there are some things you’ll need to think about first.
During the St. Louis Blues game on February 15, 2024, First Bank had the incredible honor of celebrating a true American hero, Staff Sgt. Jim Miller, who valiantly served in the Vietnam War. Watch First Bank’s Tribute to Those Who Served as we honor Jim Miller who shares his story of bravery and heroism as well as his experience on the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight.
Your vision and legacy are too important to be left up to chance. The article, “Successor Training: Take it Slow,” by Chris Yount, and originally published on Family Business Magazine, discusses the process of slowly transitioning successors into the family business.
It’s no secret that we’ve been in an upward trajectory for both inflationary prices and interest rates. A complex question asked by most consumers is, “Is the Fed done raising rates?” And, if they’re done raising rates and decide to lower them, “How will this rate reduction impact my investments and overall wealth building strategy?”
If you’re looking for a place to build up emergency savings or lock in higher fixed interest rates for a specific goal, then a Certificate of Deposit (CD) is an ideal choice. Regardless of where you are in your financial journey, it’s wise to set money aside to save for a rainy day or a short-term savings goal.
You want to retire comfortably when the time comes. You also want to help your child go to college. So, how do you juggle the two? The truth is, saving for your retirement and your child's education at the same time can be a challenge.
During the St. Louis Blues game on January 30, 2024, First Bank had the incredible honor of celebrating Bill Fisher, a Marine Corporal who served in the Vietnam War. Watch First Bank’s Tribute to Those Who Served as we honor Bill who shared his story of perseverance and his experience on the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight.