Financial Education Center

First Bank Plans New State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Creve Coeur

First Bank is planning a new, state-of-the-art headquarters to be unveiled in the first quarter of 2024, on the same site as its current main office. The build is part of a wider transformation expected to modernize the business, from the inside out.

Bridging Generational Differences Within a Family Business

Each generation brings different thoughts and skillsets to the proverbial table and, unfortunately, these don’t always align. Nearly every family has its fair share of issues that has caused rifts and ripples between family members. In some cases, these disputes can go on for months, or even years, over perceived hurts.

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.

Webinar: Demystifying Digital: Blockchain, Bitcoin, and Cryptocurrency

What are Cryptocurrencies and are they right for you? Noah Buxton, the Practice Leader for Blockchain and Digital Assets at Armanino LLP, demystifies the world of digital currency. Noah has an extensive background in the rapidly evolving area of new technologies and shares his insights in an easy-to-understand format.

Eleven Ways to Help Yourself Stay Sane in a Crazy Market

Keeping your cool can be hard to do when the market goes on one of its periodic roller-coaster rides. It's useful to have strategies in place that prepare you both financially and psychologically to handle market volatility.