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Fraud Protection: Avoid Smishing to Voice Phishing
We know the holiday season can be an exciting, yet stressful time for some. We want to take some of that stress away by keeping you updated on ways to protect against...
How to Save for Periods Without a Paycheck
Did you know that two out of five wage and salary earners over the age of 15 know their schedule less than one month in advance? If that sounds like you, or if you're a teacher...
How to Protect Yourself Against Cybercrime
Learn How to Be A Phishing Attack Detective
With a number of people relying heavily on online services and communication for work and personal life, cybercriminals have increased their volume of attempts to acquire...
Join Us: the 12 Days of Giving
This holiday season, First Bank team members across the Carolinas are participating in the 12 Days of Giving. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference, and we'd love to...
How to Get Debit Card Rewards Points
Choosing the best bank to use can be a task. You might consider mobile banking options, whether they offer home loans or competitive rates, and how quickly and easily you can...
Three Tips to Building Your Emergency Savings
Trying to stay on top of your finances and budgeting for monthly expenses can be stressful, especially when unexpected car repairs, job related issues, or natural disasters...
Teach Teens to Save: Banking Tips For A Financial Future
Lock It Up: Protect Your Login Info
These days an increasing number of people are online creating accounts for shopping, streaming services, or to stay connected with other people. Of course, with all those...
The Taxman Cometh
Do you have a stack of forms sitting on your counter that you’re dreading sorting through? If so, you might have FOTM, or Fear of the Tax Man. It can often hit around February or March, and is incredibly common. One way of dealing with FOTM is by getting your finances ready so that when […]
Do you have a stack of forms sitting on your counter that you’re dreading sorting through? If so, you might have FOTM, or Fear of the Tax Man. It can often hit around February...
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