First Federal Bank Blog

First Federal Bank is expanding; the newest full-service banking center is coming to Starke, FL. This marks the 27^th full service banking center, joining branches in Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City, and Jacksonville. This new location will leverage the strong position First Federal Bank has with both mortgage services and small business lending in...

Grocery bills keep creeping up. But just because food costs are rising doesn’t mean you can’t fight back. With some smart strategies, you can save money on groceries in surprising ways without feeling deprived. Here are five lesser-known tactics real shoppers use to cut costs without cutting out flavor:

Quality sleep is always important, and there are many reasons it can be disrupted. But many people who travel for business or leisure experience significant challenges getting a good night’s sleep on the road. Sleep does not have to be out of your grasp while traveling. Try these tips to improve your sleep while away from home:

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same.

You can probably feel it in the air; fall is here! Sure, if you live in Florida, that does not mean the same as it does in other places. And winter will be different here as well. But it is a time of year many think of ways they can save on utilities. A recent CNET survey shows almost 80% of adults are stressed out about home energy costs. So,...

It seems today everyone carries a water bottle with them wherever they go. When did the trend begin, and is it really necessary? We know we need to stay hydrated, of course, especially if we live in a hot climate. There are benefits to our digestion, our health, and our skin, to name a few. And new research shows proper hydration could extend our...

These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. It’s more important than ever. Why? While you may want to list high just to see what happens, that’s a plan that can easily backfire, and it’s going to cost you in today’s market.

There are many factors that influence your credit score, and it is always changing. You probably know how important it is to make your bill, credit card, and loan payments on time. There are many other ways you can help your score improve, or remain high. But there is one habit you may not realize is hampering your efforts:

The Mediterranean diet has been touted for years for its health benefits. There have been many offshoots of this popular way of eating that have developed as well. Now, there is evidence to suggest a new benefit - to your teeth:

You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go?