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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 personal information. One of the most common ways they may try to gain access to this secure information is through phishing attacks. This causes problems for both individuals and...
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
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
We know learning may look a little different these days, so we’ve put together a guide to help boost your teen’s knowledge of banking. In this guide, you and your teen will find...
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...
Budgeting Tips for Newlyweds
Learn How Much You Should Be Saving Each Year
Wondering how much you should be saving each year? Many specialists believe in the 50/20/30 budget: 50% is spent on necessary expenses (e.g. credit card bills, rent), 20% of...
What to Know About Joint Checking Accounts
Some of the biggest causes of stress in a relationship stem from finances. If you’re considering opening a joint checking account, there are some things you should know. Here...
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