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Block Out Stress with a Worry-Free Savings Account at First Bank in Sanford, NC

Personal Finances 2 min read

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According to research from the American Psychological Association, money is the second-leading cause of stress falling closely behind job pressure. At First Bank, we strive to eliminate money-related stress by offering a worry-free savings account. In Sanford, NC, First Bank has two locations to help you start saving and stop worrying.

First Bank Everywhere Savings Benefits

First Bank offers the following benefits with our Everywhere Savings account:

Convenience. You’ll find two convenient First Bank locations on Plaza Boulevard and South Horner Boulevard in Sanford, NC. Furthermore, we offer online and mobile banking to keep you tuned in to your savings account from any location at any time.
Security. With our online banking, you can monitor your accounts, anywhere and anytime.
Fees. Just maintain a $300 daily balance to avoid any monthly maintenance fees.*
Performance. There’s no minimum balance to earn interest so you can rest assured that your money is always growing with First Bank.
Account activity. Our monthly statements and account alerts keep you informed about every transaction made in your account.
Access. Don’t worry about the inability to access your money. Enjoy two free withdrawals per month.**

Open a Savings Account with First Bank

A worry-free savings account can be opened by visiting your nearest Sanford, NC First Bank. Withdraw the stress from your savings account with First Bank today.

*Account holders may avoid the Monthly Maintenance Fee by meeting any of the requirements listed in the Keep it Fee FreeTM section of the account summary table for their account type. Other account service fees may apply as described in the Account Services Fee Schedule available on our website at fees or at your local branch.

**Federal regulations limit withdrawals or preauthorized transfers to six (6) per month, including checks, drafts, online transfers, telephone transfers and debit card purchases. You may conduct an unlimited number of withdrawals at the ATM, in person at a branch, or by mail when the check is mailed to you. Savings Account customer can make two free withdrawals per month. There is a $2 fee for each additional withdrawal. While First Bank does not charge for mobile banking, your mobile carrier’s message and data rates may apply.

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Sources:

Statistic Brain: http://www.statisticbrain.com/stress-statistics/

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