First Federal Bank Blog

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

Red Flags of Investment Fraud

Understanding the Truth in Lending Act and How It Impacts You

First Federal Bank Celebrates 15 Years at Columbia High School

Ways to Sneak More Vegetables Into Your Diet

Early Indicators of Financial Trouble for Your Business

Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals

How Do Taxes Change After You Retire?

First Federal Bank Announces New Equipment Finance Business Line

3 Tips for Taking Care of Your Knees

5 Benefits of Digital Communications for Bank Customers

Make Your Dream Vacation a Reality With These Savings Tips

5 Entertaining Easter Activities for the Whole Family

The Pros and Cons of Business Debt Consolidation

Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision

How to Receive Your Tax Refund Faster

Tips for Choosing the Right Vehicle for You

5 Things You Should Never Carry in Your Wallet

Mobile Banking Alerts You Should Activate

Safety Deposit

How to Prep Your Home Before a Long-Term Trip

Understanding the Section 179 Deduction

The Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility

Houseplants That Are Easy to Maintain

Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?

Borrowing from Your IRA

Healthy Habits to Lower Blood Pressure

The Importance of Wellness Programs for Your Employees

Why Retirees Should Have an HSA

What You Should Know About Rising Mortgage Rates

4 Brand-New Models for 2023

Pros and Cons of Buying a Car Online

Tips for Buying a Home in Another State

5 Fun Hobbies to Try This Year

Tips for Building a Business Emergency Fund

What You Should Know About Closing Costs

How to Avoid Running Out of Money When You Retire

First Federal Bank Named Best Small Bank in Florida by Newsweek for the Third Year in a Row

How to Get Started with Meal Prepping

Storage Solutions for Your Garage or Shed

How to Balance Your Checkbook with Paperless, Online Accounts

8 Ways to Combine Fun and Fitness

Tax Benefits of Investing in Your Own Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Tips for Making Your Home's Entryway More Inviting

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

Tips for Traveling by Train

What Are the Most Common Franchised Industries?

Differences Between an ESA and a 529 Plan

Podcasts to Help Improve Your Cooking Game

What Is a Qualified Mortgage, and What Does It Require?

The Basics of Credit Card Balance Transfers

Nutritious Snacks to Support Your Workouts

Tips for Effective Point-of-Purchase Marketing

Owning Vs Renting: Why High Rents Are Worse Than A Mortgage Over The Long Term

Shady Loan Scams & How to Identify Them

Supplements That Can Help Promote Relaxation

3 Ways to Simplify Your Investments

5 Financial Resolutions for the New Year

Cozy Books to Curl Up With on a Dreary Winter Day

Useful Apps for Managing Your Expenses

4 Advantages of Online Banking

Travel and Adventure Podcasts to Satisfy Your Wanderlust

What Is an Open-End Loan?

Signs of a Stock Market Bubble

4 Smart Appliances Your Home Should Have

How to Set Achievable Marketing Goals and Gauge Their Success

How to Respond to Unauthorized Transactions on Your Account

What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices

Tips for Easing Migraines

First Federal Introduces a New Level of Security for Your Accounts

Why You Should Have Healthy Vending Machines in Your Office

Deductions You Can Claim Without Itemizing

6 TV Movies to Watch This Holiday Season

Tips for Boosting Productivity When Working From Home

What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

First Federal Bank’s John Medina, President and CEO, to serve as North Central Florida Regional Chair for Florida Chamber of Commerce

Should You and Your Spouse Retire at the Same Time?

Ways to Make Your Car More Pet-Friendly

5 Types of Small Business Insurance

How Do Electronic Checks Work?

Are Smoothies Healthy?

A Guide on Endorsing a Check Properly and Securely

How Much of Your Income Should Go to Housing Expenses?

What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week - November 14, 2022

Is a Standing Desk Worth It?

Enhanced Banking for Veterans

How Does Bankruptcy Affect Your Loan Debt?

First Federal Bank Voted as Best Bank

5 Benefits of Stretching

Preparing for Success on Small Business Saturday

Ways to Keep Your Financial Records Well-Organized

3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers

7 Questions to Ask a Landlord Before Signing a Rental Agreement

5 Worst Mistakes You Can Make Banking Online

Tips for Traveling Abroad for the First Time

Ways to Impress Your First Federal Bank Mortgage Lender

What's Ahead for Home Prices?

How to Fund Your Teen's First Car

Broadway Musicals You Can Watch Online

When To Use Your Business Credit Card

What Are Experts Saying About the Fall Housing Market?

How Those Over 50 Can Play "Retirement Catch-Up"

How to Season Your Way to Greater Flavor

How a Job Loss Affects Your Loans

Ideas for Teaching Tax Basics to Your Children

Beautiful Fall Décor Tips and Tricks

Best and Worst Social Media Platforms for Marketing

Scam Alert: Hurricane Ian Charity Fraud

How Do Deposits Work and Why Aren't Funds Immediately Available?

Exercises to Perform Before Bed for Better Sleep

What Is an EIN and Does Your Business Need One?

First Federal Bank Welcomes Michael Vasalos

How to Effectively Build Credit with a Credit Card

12 Travel Apps to Improve Your Adventures

Determining a Fair Salary Range for Employees

Is Using an App Safer Than Using a Browser for Banking Digitally?

Foods to Consider (and Avoid) for Cholesterol Management

Should You Rent or Purchase When You Downsize?

Investing as a Couple: Joint or Separate?

Upcoming Movies to Get Excited About

Why Your Business Needs a Blog

A Beginner's Guide to Making a Will

Tips for Decorating Walls in Your Home

Does Your Company Really Classify as a Small Business?

Pre-Qualified vs. Preapproved: What's the Difference?

What is a Flexitarian Diet?

How to Write a Job Description that Attracts the Right Candidates

How Grandparents Can Help Pay for College

Fall TV Premieres to Add to Your Watch List

Get the Biggest Tax Benefit from Charitable Giving and Donations

First Federal Bank Expands Services and Welcomes Jennifer Mulligan

Should You Use a Home Equity Loan to Buy a Car?

4 Martial Arts to Consider Trying

Accrual Accounting vs. Cash Basis Accounting

How to Open a Brokerage Account for a Child

5 Ways to Save on Your Next Vacation

What Is a Routing Number and Where is it Found?

Ways To Organize Your Financial Accounts and Bills Online

Starting Your First Container Garden

How to Prepare for the Cost of Becoming a Homebuyer

Best Ways to Save on Back to School Supplies

Must-Try Accessories for Improving Your Sleep

Business Risk vs. Financial Risk: What’s the Difference?

How to Create a Food Budget

Tips for Organizing Your Suitcase

First Federal Bank Serves More Customers with a Jacksonville Location

How to Save for Retirement Without a 401(k)

What It's Like Owning & Driving an Electric Car

How to Get Started with Geocaching

What to Know Before Buying an Old Home

Tips for Setting Up a Loan Repayment Schedule

The Benefits of Battery-Powered Lawn Tools

Benefits of Participating in Work-Based Learning Experiences

First Federal Bank Accomplishes 60 Days of Giving

When Should You Use Your Debit Card for Purchases?

Best At-Home Workout Equipment

Ways You Can Protect Your Company's Intellectual Property

What to Do if You Owe the IRS and Can’t Pay

Healthy Trail Mix Ingredients

How to Improve Your Company’s Visibility

How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House?

History Proves Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Federal Bank Serves More Customers with a Jacksonville Location

How Accruing Interest Works on Savings Accounts

Factors That Affect Car Insurance Rates

Pay Off Debt or Invest?

Tips for Maximizing Your Office Space

Should You Try Glamping on Your Next Vacation?

How to Properly Handle a Business Tax Audit

Apps to Help Cultivate Gratitude in Your Life

Do You Understand Your Customer Base?

Energizing Drinks That Don’t Have Caffeine

Should You Get a Startup Business Loan for Your Entrepreneurial Venture?

Advice for Teaching Your Child How to Use Checks

How to Protect Your Small Business from a Data Breach

How Inflation Affects Your Finances

How to Correct Errors on Your Credit Report

Establishing a Trial Period for New Employees

Florida Gateway College Names Building after Quinn & Keith Leibfried

Making the Most of Your Staycation

3 Unique Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Should Your Business Hire a Social Media Manager?