First Federal Bank Blog

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…

According to a survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, nearly 50% of pet owners share beds with their furry friends. Sleep researcher Wendy Troxel advocates sleeping pet free, although she thoroughly expects people to ignore her advice. Here are the reasons she recommends not allowing pets on your bed at night, and what you can do to...

If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller’s market is behind us. And here are the numbers to prove it. 

Seventy-three percent of American adults have experienced an online scam or attack. Opening your email or text messages can feel like wading through a minefield. But there are easy ways to determine whether an email is a scam — you just have to know what to look for. In fact, one word is almost a dead giveaway that the email or text is trying to...

We all know it is important to see our primary care physician once a year to keep tabs on our health and risk factors for serious conditions or diseases. But what is the best way to approach your annual health screening? What tests should you have, and why? Here are five tips from a medical professional:

If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn’t sell? And for a growing number of homeowners, that’s turning into a new dilemma: should I just rent it instead?

As we head into the peak of the hurricane season, you want to make sure you are prepared for a potential disaster. You need more than flashlights, batteries and bottled water when a hurricane threatens. You also need to make sure your finances are in order. Financial experts say being prepared on paper can make all the difference in recovery....

Perennials bloom year after year, bringing color to your garden every spring and summer. Native plants provide essential food and shelter for native wildlife and supporting biodiversity. And are easy to maintain once established, because they have adapted to your climate. Why not try some native perennials to spruce up your yard? Here are a few to...

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you hesitated even slightly, someone else swooped in and bought it – sometimes even sight unseen.

Have you ever wished you could reach out through time to give your younger self some advice? Robyn from A Dime Saved is a Dime Earned has some important money tips she has picked up along the way she wishes she had learned earlier in life: