Financial Education Center

An Education in Financial Matters

If you’re just starting out in the world of banking, it can be very overwhelming. Let’s run through some commonly asked questions as you enter adulthood and transition to a better way of banking.

Webinar: Capital Market Recap and Outlook

George Nicola, Vice President and First Bank’s Director of Portfolio Management and Investments, and Joe Maxwell, Managing Partner at FINTOP Capital, held a virtual discussion on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 on the Capital Market Recap and Outlook and Digitization of Your Wealth.

Wait, Are You Saying the Holidays Could Cost Me Over a $1,000 This Year?!

Are you ready for the holidays? If not, we get it. From the challenges of the pandemic and supply and labor shortages to higher costs for everything from gas to groceries, saving up for the holiday season may not have been exactly at the top of your to-do list.

When Breaking up With Your Bank Makes Sense

After 100 years in business, we’re very familiar with all things banking. This means we’ve listened and learned from our clients regarding what they want and need in their financial services provider.

Wealth Management Strategies | Tools For Lowering Income Tax Burdens

David Frederick, Director of Client Success and Advice at First Bank Wealth Management, shares some tools for lowering income tax burdens.

College on a Budget

Young people often get their first real taste of adulthood at college. This is their first chance to plan their own schedule, choose their own academic pursuits, do their own laundry, and manage their own finances.