First Federal Bank Blog

Don’t Let Your Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Plans

What Purchases Should You Make With Loans

A New Twist on a Popular Diet May Offer Health Benefits

Navigating the Mortgage Loan Process: Do's and Don'ts

First Federal Bank Announces Agreement to Acquire Watson Mortgage Corp

Risks and Benefits of Treasury Bonds

Don’t Let Sitting Hurt Your Health

The Truth About Down Payments

What to Look For in a Savings Account

How to Overcome A Fear of Traveling

What is PMI?

Expert Advice for Talking to Kids About Money

Slowing Food Inflation is Good News for Consumers

How to Write or Improve Your Emloyee Handbook

What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

A Way to Save for Your Next Vacation You May Not Have Considered

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs

Can Cognitive Therapy Solve Sleep Issues?

Do You Need to Buy a Camper or RV?

The Ins and Outs of Itemizing Your Deductions

Unique Options for Your Next Board Game Night

How to Become a Certified Woman-Owned Business

Life Insurance Explained: Difference Between Cash Value vs. Death Benefit

Recurring Vehicle Service Needs You Should Never Skip

How to Maximize Space Under Bathroom and Kitchen Sinks

What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home

Tips for Keeping Your Tax Documents Organized

First Federal Bank Partners with Marion County School Board to Teach Financial Literacy to Students with Disabilities

Is Expired Food Safe to Eat?

Do's and Don'ts of Managing Your Business' Social Media Accounts

Tips for Paying Off Your Student Loan

Weasel Words to Avoid in Marketing Materials

Strategic Tips for Buying Your First Home

Pros and Cons of Renting a Vacation Home

First Federal Bank Introduces New Down Payment Assistance & Mortgage Product to Provide Homebuyers with Affordable Financing

Ways You Can Diversify Your Portfolio

Fuel-Efficient Models that Aren't Hybrids

Improved Energy Efficiency to Save Money

The Questions our Should Ask the Dealer When Car Shopping

How to Make the Most of Your Tax Refund as a Homeowner.

3 Great Teas and Their Benefits

Setting Expectations For Attendance and Punctuality

Common Questions About Managing Your IRA

4 True Crime Podcasts to Investigate

First Federal Bank Recognized as one of America's Best Regional Banks

Tips for Securely Filing Your Taxes

Tips For Saving For Your Next Car

Five Strategies For Your Next Windfall

5 Fun Facts About American Football

Should You Use Your Personal Savings to Cover Business Expenses?

10 Steps to Getting Your Next Home

Is It Safe to Link Your Financial Accounts to a Payment App?

Building Healthy Social Media Habits

Should You Still Buy a Home if You Still Have Student Loans?

How Does a Debit Card Differ From a Credit Card?

Motivational Books to Get You Ready For the New Year

Advice for Safely Sharing Business Credit Cards With Employees

3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024

Common Types of Insurance Fraud to Watch Out For

Fraud Talk: Scams Against the Elderly

How to Start and Maintain a Gratitude Journal

Essential Improvements to Make Before Listing Your House

What Tax Relief is There for Those Affected By Natural Disasters?

Fraud Talk: Romance Scams

What to Consider When Choosing a Tax-Deductible Charity

Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score

Bank Employees Go Above and Beyond: Donations Exceed $100,000 in 2023

How to Make Safe and Secure Transactions at an ATM

Fraud Talk: Employment and Student Loan Scams

Tips for Managing Health Care Costs in Retirement

How Online Banking Works: A Beginner's Guide

Fraud Talk: Social Media Scams

8 Inflammation-Fighting Foods and Drinks

How to Build Credit for Your Business

First Federal Bank Donates to Haven Hospice

Adjusting Your Spending Habits When Your Income Changes

Fraud Talk: Unveiling the Scam Artist

Back to School Savings Revisited

Ways to Lower Your Homeowner's Insurance Costs

Financial Considerations of Private vs. Public Colleges

5 New Christmas Movies to Enjoy This Year

How to Create an Employee Onboarding Program

Using a CD to Teach Your Children About Finances

Should You Work with a Health and Wellness Coach?

Life-Changing Events That Move the Housing Market

Best Practices for Managing Your Business's Social Media Accounts

Will You Need a Part-Time Job When You Retire?

The Benefits of Hiring a Photographer on your Family Trip

The Dos and Don'ts of Customer Retention

How Online Banking Can Help You Budget Better

How to Combat Neck Pain and Stiffness

How to Maximize Storage in a Small Apartment or Home

First Federal Bank Donates to Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida

Ways to Stop Identity Thieves From Getting Your Information

Affordable Homeownership Strategies for Gen Z

Brain Benefits of Learning a New Language

Positioning Your Product in the Proper Market Context

Plan Ahead for Holiday Expenses and Save!

Tips for Managing Your Child's Screen Time

Lawn Care Tips for First-Time Homeowners

Invest in Yourself by Owning a Home

How Long Should Your Auto Loan Length Be?

How to Prepare for a Camping Trip

How Your Business Can Prepare for the Holiday Season Now

What You Should Know About Penny Stocks

How to Become a Successful Couponer

How Does a Joint Mortgage Work?

Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home

What Is Cryptocurrency?

Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips

What is the SBA, and What Does It Do?

Helping Older Adults Understand Online Banking

COAs must prepare operationally and financially for new legislation

4 Scary Video Games to Play This October

Be on Guard for These Common Tax Scams

Beginning with Pre-Approval

The Pros and Cons of A Fixed Rate Second Mortgage vs. Opening a Home Equity Line of Credit

3 Reasons Why Your Mortgage Lender Might Ask for Your Tax Returns - And Why You Should Provide Them

The Pros and Cons of Paying Your Mortgage off Biweekly Versus Monthly

What to Know About Social Security Survivor Benefits

3 Important Factors That Affect Your Real Estate Transaction

Lowballing 101: How to Avoid Insulting a Home Seller

Give the Ultimate Holiday Gift: Pay Off a Family Member's Mortgage

The Basics of Intuitive Eating

Can You Get a Tax Break by Being a Caregiver?

4 Ways to Save Money on Your Accommodations

How Aftermarket Modification Affects the Value of Your Car

Dealing with Mice: Peppermint Oil, Dryer Sheets and Other Tricks

What to Consider Before Listing a Vacation Rental Property

Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future

What to do After Maxing Out Your 401(k)

Selling Your Half of a Jointly-owned Home? Here's What You Need to Know

Tips for Setting Healthy Boundaries

Financial Mistakes to Avoid When Closing on a House

Using CDs for Your Savings

Must-Read Memoirs of Olympic Athletes

Pros and Cons of Real Estate Investing

Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market

Can Your Social Media Behavior Affect Your Loan Approval?

The Benefits of Working with a Personal Trainer

Should You Allow Your Employees to Work Remotely?

Advice for Deciding Where to Retire

Tips for Hosting a Great BBQ

What is a Home Equity Loan?

Why Get an Auto Loan Through Your Financial Institution Instead of the Dealer?

Efficient Ways to Organize Your Pantry

Best Practices for Establishing a Succession Plan

Finance Lessons to Teach Your Kids Before College

Tips for Reducing Stress In Your Daily Life

4 Creative Ways to Get Kids Excited About Back-To-School

How to Access or Close an Account After Death

Try These 5 Substitutes for Soda

Protect Your Business from Financial Fraud with Positive Pay

Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates

The Safest Ways to Send Money Online

The Most Unique Vehicles Made by Mainstream Manufacturers

Do You Need a Business Partner?

Best Ways to Save on Back to School

Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

Prepare for Success with This Moving Checklist

Car Loan Mistakes That Can Cost You Extra Money

Ways to Stay Cool in the Heat of Summer

Common Accounting Mistakes Small Businesses Make

4 Common Mistakes People Make When Trying to Pay Off Loans

3 Ways to Strengthen Your Teeth

The Risks of Using Public Wi-Fi for Online Banking

Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.

Financial Checklist for Getting Married

Tips for Keeping a Clean Bathroom

Ways High School and College Students Can Build Up Credit

Retirement Surprises That Can Cost You

Fire Pit Safety Tips for the Summer

First Federal Bank Acquires Mortgage Division From BNC National Bank

Financing a Mobile or Manufactured Home

Why Do Car Prices Keep Rising?

Cookbook New Releases to Grab This Summer

How a Business Line of Credit Can Help You

Important Financial Steps to Take Right Before You Retire

The Benefits of Hiring a Guide for Your Family Vacation

What Do You Need to Open a Business Checking Account?

Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off

Security Warning Signs When Shopping Online

Tips for Taking a Trip to the Beach

Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?

5 Types of Insurance Retirees Should Consider Having

Prep Your Patio for a Summer of Fun

How to Prevent and Alleviate Burnout in the Workplace

Are You Putting Enough Money into Your Savings Account?

5 Unique and Thoughtful Wedding Gifts

Can You Buy a House with No Credit History?

The Impact of Inflation on Mortgage Rates

How to Help Your Teen Build Credit Now

4 Retro Video Games to Revisit for Nostalgia

Should You Take Money from Your IRA to Pay Off Debt?

How Does Video Banking Benefit You?

Language Tips and Tools for International Travel

Short-Term Vs Long-Term Loans: Which Is Better for Your Business?

How To Protect Yourself from a BIN Attack

The Power of Pre-Approval

Tips for Picking the Best Lighting for Your Home