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From savings to credit, become an expert on your personal finances. Check out these educational courses and articles to learn how.

Courses

Illustration of hospital with hearts and charts. Financial Caregiving Learn what you should know about handling another person’s finances.
Pile of coins under an umbrella. Building Financial Resilience Learn how to bounce back from financial setbacks.
Family of piggie banks lined up. Family Financial Planning Bring the family together to talk about a financial plan.
Glasses resting on laptop Financial Basics Get off on the right foot with the right financial tools
Walking path by the water with a bench. Major Life Events Big life events don’t have to mean big financial headaches.
Crowd of graduation caps. Paying for College Study up on ways to pay for that diploma you’re earning.
Woman enjoying cup of coffee. Starting Out Take smarter first steps into personal banking.

Articles

Hurricane Helene Recovery: Financial Assistance Options
1. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans The SBA offers a range of disaster loans to individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to cover losses not covered by insurance or FEMA. These loans help cover both personal and business expenses that could have been met had the disaster not occurred. October 15, 2024 Update: The SBA...
1. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans The SBA offers a range of disaster loans to individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to cover losses not...
Am I Eligible for FEMA Relief? Here’s What You Need to Know
Who Qualifies for Assistance? Federal disaster aid is available for residents and business owners in the following counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke,...
How To Avoid Scams After Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters
Money Mule Scams: How Criminals Convert Fraud into Profit
What is a Money Mule? Money mules are individuals who unknowingly or knowingly assist criminals in laundering money, often by transferring illegally sourced funds between...
Tips to Freshen up Your Budget
First Bank Clients: Are you using your MyMoney tools in online banking? MyMoney Manage your budget, track your spending, and modify your debt payback plan - all from your First...
2024 Fraud Prevention Checklist
Stay Scam-Smart: Secure Holiday Shopping Tips for Fraud-Free Festivities!
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and unfortunately, increased risk of fraud. Check out these tips and reminders to help ensure your celebrations remain...
4 Student Loan Repayment Tips and FAQs for Fall 2023
Back to Budgeting Basics: Using Digital Tools to Ace Your Finances
At First Bank, we have a range of powerful tools and techniques that will empower you to ace your finances. Let’s dive in and discover how these financial tools can help you...
Ways to protect yourself against check fraud
Check fraud is on the rise. Here’s what you can do. These days fraud is everywhere, and fraudster methods are always evolving. A growing number of methods are targeting your checkbook. Did you know that checks are now one of the least secure forms of payment? Criminals are combining old-school methods of theft with readily available technology to...
Check fraud is on the rise. Here’s what you can do. These days fraud is everywhere, and fraudster methods are always evolving. A growing number of methods are targeting...
Keep yourself protected from fraud.
Learn how you can enhance your security with these helpful tips.
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    Featured Articles

    Mastercard Business Card with Rewards

    Business owners use credit cards to pay for most business expenses. It’s important to have a business credit card that enables you to get the most out of your money. Discover your credit card options at First Bank.

    Save Money with This Refinance Calculator for Home Mortgages

    When mortgage interest rates are low, homeowners should compare their current mortgage terms with the option of refinancing. By locking in the right rate, homeowners can take advantage of significant savings. Curious to...

    Online Money Hacks – First Bank

    If you are active on social media, you’ve probably tried a “life hack” at some point. Life hacks are little things you can do to make your life easier. For example, tying a small piece of bright colored fabric to your...

    Small Business Loan Rates in North Carolina

    For competitive small business loan rates* in North Carolina, stop by your local First Bank branch to compare loans with flexible terms and highly competitive rates. We make borrowing money for your business easy and...

    Small Business Startup Loans – South Carolina

    Building a successful business takes passion, hard work, and dedication, but you shouldn’t have to do it all on your own. With First Bank’s small business startup loans, you can get the funds you need to build and grow a...

    5 Financial Tips for Your 30s

    Your thirties are a great time to get a handle on your finances and start investing in your future.

    Where To Get 20 Year Mortgage Rates

    When you’re ready to buy a house, it’s easy to get caught up in all of the excitement of shopping and forget about the financial part. Once you’ve found the perfect house, the first thing you may be wondering is where to...

    Savings Account – South Carolina

    If you live in South Carolina and are looking for a savings account, your local First Bank can help. We offer savings accounts to meet a variety of needs, and we are dedicated to helping you find the best way to save....

    What Are 30-Year FHA Mortgage Rates?

    If you are considering applying for an FHA loan to purchase a home, you may be wondering, “What are 30-year FHA mortgage rates?” If you want to find out what the current average 30-year FHA mortgage rates are, the most...

    How to Get the Most Out of Your Commercial Line of Credit

    A commercial line of credit offers flexibility and quick access to liquidity, but it can be misused, which can lead to turbulence either for your company or for your relationship with your bank.