First Federal Bank Blog

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:

While it may seem hard to believe as most of us are enduring the heat of summer, Fall is right around the corner! And it’s not just the season of pumpkin everything. Cinnamon is a popular spice in the cooler months. Especially around the holidays. But with the health benefits this common spice offers, there are plenty of reasons to consider using...

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early August mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point so far this year (6.55%).

The word, “wealthy” probably means different things to different people. We tend to think of millionaires and billionaires when we hear the word. What financial experts mean when they talk about wealth is increasing your net worth over time and doing it in a way that gives you freedom, stability and options. Here are some expert tips on how to...

Lawn care may feel like a chore, but we all know it is important and helps boost your home’s value. You may have a garden to tend to in addition to your lawn. You may have special landscaping. Regardless of the set up of your property, weed control is likely a concern. Here are some common mistakes homeowners can make when trying to manage weeds:

Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday?