Skip to main content
_FB_2018-Icons-finalized-cleaned-up_new_FB_2018-Icons-finalized-cleaned-up_newGroup 9
Find Your Local Branch
Back
Scroll to top

Personal Finances Articles

From personal finance to paying off debt, credit score insights, and more — you’ll find everyday financing basics here.

Learn About Everyday Finances

Understanding how to manage your money is the first step to financial health. To help our communities, we’ve compiled articles with helpful tips for stretching your hard-earned dollars further. For a deeper dive on financial topics below, you can also check out our financial wellness courses.

All Budgeting and Goals Credit: Score and More Family Finances Fending Off Fraud Paying Off Debt Personal Finance 101 Homeownership Retirement
Paper house next to stacks of coins What Are All These Fees? You expected that buying a home would mean paying principal, home insurance, taxes, interest, and maybe mortgage insurance. But what are all these other fees you’re getting hit with on closing day? 3 min read
Hand taping moving box From One Home to Another: Should You Sell or Buy First? It’s time for an upgrade. You’re ready to sell your current home and move into a new one, but you don’t know which you should do first, right? 3 min read
Close up of a For Rent sign in front of a house. Rent to Own: What the Buyer Should Consider If you’re interested in buying a home but are unable to qualify for a mortgage, you might consider a rent-to-own situation. 3 min read
Base of golf club next to ball with feet in the background Save Some Green on the Greens: Cost-Cutting Tips for Golfers Whether you’re the next Arnold Palmer or just a weekend duffer, there are plenty of ways to save money on the course. 3 min read
Construction tools and piping on top of blueprints New Construction vs. Existing Home: Points to Ponder if you’re weighing the pros and cons of buying a new versus an existing home, you won’t make a decision based on aggregate data. You’ll be comparing specific options. Here are some factors to consider. 3 min read
Home Energy Efficiency 4 Reasons to Consider an Energy-Efficient Home If you’re buying, building, or remodeling a home, here are 5 reasons to consider putting energy-efficient features high on your priority list. 3 min read
Image for tile. 5 Tips for Safely Managing Your Finances Online Online banking is not completely without risk. Here are a few simple tips to help you safely manage your finances online. 2 min read
Life Hacks to Save Money 10 “Life Hacks” That Will Save You Money View our list of 10 small things you can do to help yourself cut costs and get the most out of your purchases. 3 min read
Image for tile. 10 Tips to Help You Save Money at the Grocery Store Here are 10 tips that will help you save a little cash each month at the grocery store, no matter how many hungry mouths you have to feed. 6 min read
Image for tile. The Numbers in Pet Ownership Considering a friend of the four-legged variety? You may want to consider these facts and figures before you commit. 2 min read
Couch and coffee table with vase on top 5 Reasons to Consider a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Your home is your most valuable asset and investment. A home equity line of credit can provide many benefits for those with good credit and a chunk of their mortgage paid off. 2 min read
Woman and son sitting on steps of house smiling at camera Mortgage Basics As exciting as this time in your life can be, it’s important to remember that this is a very big decision. Before you take out a loan, you need to be sure that you understand the basics of the mortgage process. 4 min read

Explore Courses to Grow Your Personal Finances

Illustration of clipboard with charts, a credit card, and a calculator. Family Financial Planning Bring the family together to talk about a financial plan. 7 Topics
Illustration of password field, lock, and fingerprint. Identity Protection Safeguard your identity and your financial future. 6 Topics
Illustration of a piggy bank with an umbrella above it. Building Financial Resilience Learn how to bounce back from financial setbacks. 11 Topics
Illustration of books and money. Paying for College Study up on ways to pay for that diploma. 10 Topics
Illustration of buildings and houses. Financial Caregiving Learn what you should know about handling another person’s finances. 6 Topics
Illustration of car and house. Major Life Events Big life events don’t have to mean big financial headaches. 13 Topics
Illustration of charts and account notes. Financial Basics Get off on the right foot with the right financial tools. 13 Topics
Illustration of a piggy bank and smart phone. Starting Out Take smarter first steps into personal banking. 5 Topics
First Bank personal credit card with rewards attached to a clipboard. Get rewarded for qualified everyday purchases View Credit Cards
Smartphones showing First Bank MyMoney financial charts. Discover the joy of financial clarity with MyMoney View Features
Get In Touch
First Bank has the resources you need, when you need them. Our personal banking services are there for you at the right time, every time.
First Bank logo
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognizing you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website are the most popular and useful.