Financial Education Center

5 Ways Gig Workers Can Start Saving Today

The gig economy is growing fast, but saving can be difficult when your income is uncertain. Having a good financial plan is the first step towards a better future.

College Tuition Costs Increase Nearly 8% Each Year: Find Out Ways to Avoid Student Loans

When you think of college, the expense of pursuing higher education and student loans might be two things that come to mind. Here are a few ways you can fund a college education without completely relying on student loans.

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.

Women and Wealth: Six Gender Differences When it Comes to Investing

Women view money and wealth differently from men. Generally, women regard money as a means to improve their lives and their family’s lives, to ensure security, and not seek to accumulate money for its own sake. Women investors tend to focus more on long-term stability.

Need to Move a Personal Line of Credit or Consolidate High-Interest Debts?

As a homeowner, you may realize that your home’s rising value and your credible payment history can give you access to affordable equity.

Do You Have $650 Saved for the Holidays? If Not, Then Read This!

Have you started saving for the holidays? Yes, it’s only the middle of summer, but saving for big expenses that you know will eventually come, are easier-than-ever with our FREE First Bank savings app, Plinqit.