Financial Education Center

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.

Healthcare in Retirement

Health care in retirement is available from many sources. Government programs (such as Medicaid and Medicare) offer numerous health care benefits.

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.

Caring for Your Aging Parents

Caring for your aging parents is something you hope you can handle when the time comes, but it's the last thing you want to think about.