Financial Education Center

Can Teens Help Pay for College?

Parents often think of the college tuition price tag as being their primary responsibility. However, depending on each family’s unique situation, who is paying for college and how much is paid out-of-pocket, can vary widely.

What's the Difference Between a 529 Savings Plan and Prepaid Tuition Plan?

529 savings plans are more popular than 529 prepaid tuition plans because they are broader in scope and more flexible. Most every state offers at least one 529 savings plan, but only a handful of states offer a prepaid tuition plan.

Giving to Grow: Core Values in a Family Business

Core values are what drive our daily decisions. From how we interact with others to the causes we support, everyone is motivated differently. This can also be the case for businesses.

Financial Planning: Helping You See the Big Picture

Do you picture yourself owning a new home, starting a business, or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you, and each comes with a price tag attached.

Update Your Home with a Home Equity Line of Credit

Preparing to make updates or additions to your home can be financially straining. A HELOC home loan is a great way to fund projects, as you’ll be able to use the funds many times for multiple projects, like a new roof in the spring or a new pool in the summer.

First Bank Wins a Juniper Elevate Award in the Lean IT Category

Prominent business award recognizes customers delivering transformative experiences to their customers and stakeholders across eight categories.