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Do You Think Your Teen is Financially Prepared for Adulthood?

October 06, 2025 by First Federal Bank

As a parent, you are focused for 18 years on preparing your child for adulthood. Becoming an adult is an important milestone, and when it happens, your child will need to navigate the world on their own. Are they prepared financially for this transition? Sadly, many parents do not feel their teens are ready:

Topics: Financial Education, Family

Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today's Buyers

October 03, 2025 by First Federal Bank

If you’re planning to buy a homethis year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs.

Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity

Common Questions About Escrow

October 01, 2025 by First Federal Bank

Buying or selling a home often raises a lot of questions, especially when it comes to escrow. If you are new to the process, it can feel a little overwhelming.

At First Federal Bank, we want you to feel confident every step of the way. That is why we have put together answers to the five most common escrow questions we hear from customers.

Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity

How to Keep Yourself Safe from Online Scams

October 01, 2025 by First Federal Bank

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the importance of taking daily action to reduce your risk when online and using connected devices. Do you know how to spot scams, and what actions you can take to keep yourself safe?

Topics: Financial Education

When Should You Worry About Memory Loss?

September 29, 2025 by First Federal Bank

Memory loss is an issue commonly associated with dementia and the elderly. But the simple fact is it can have many causes, affecting anyone at any time. It isn’t always reason for significant concern. What you want to take into consideration is the frequency and severity of the memory loss, as well as potential causes. If it is impacting your...

Topics: Lifestyle

Do You Know How Much Your House Is Really Worth?

September 26, 2025 by First Federal Bank

Want to know something important that most people rarely get professionally checked?  Spoiler alert: it may be the value of your home.

Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity

How Your Credit Score Impacts Your Auto Loan

September 24, 2025 by First Federal Bank

Are you in the market for some new wheels? Buying a vehicle in the fall, especially from October to December, is a prime time for deals due to dealerships clearing out current-year inventory to make room for new models and meet annual sales goals.But overall price is not the only consideration. If you will be financing your purchase, you need to...

Topics: Financial Education

What’s the Difference Between Baking Powder and Baking Soda?

September 22, 2025 by First Federal Bank

Many of the best chefs will tell you they don’t always follow a recipe. They often follow their gut or wing it when in the kitchen. Cooking to taste is a popular way to prepare dinner. Baking, on the other hand, requires an entirely different approach. Dietician Caroline Thomason, R.D. explains how to tell the difference, and why it matters:

Topics: Lifestyle

Patience Won’t Sell Your House. Pricing Will.

September 19, 2025 by First Federal Bank

Waiting for the perfect buyer to fall in love with your house? In today’s market, that’s usually not what’s holding things up. And here’s why.

Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity

How To Make Sure You Save Enough By Age 35

September 17, 2025 by First Federal Bank

It’s common to think about how much money you need to save for your retirement. But that may be a long time from now, depending on your current age. It’s a good idea to think in shorter terms. Have you considered how much you should have saved by the age of 35? It’s never too early to make an effort to set aside money…

Topics: Personal Banking, Financial Education

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