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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

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