First Federal Bank Blog

While food expenses are a necessary component of any monthly budget, there are practical ways to reduce food costs. You can create a monthly food budget, and take other steps to stick to personal savings goals in this area:

Traveling can be stressful, from booking flights and hotels, to making sure that you get to the airport on time. But before you even leave, you have to pack your suitcase and ensure that you have everything you need. To be as efficient as possible, follow these tips for organizing your suitcase:

First Federal Bank, a Florida-based bank, is celebrating the opening of new Interactive Teller Machines (ITM) at both 9700 Touchton Rd in Jacksonville, FL and in the Wildlight community, located at 40 Floco Ave in Yulee, FL. These new ITMs provide convenient, full-service drive-thru banking for consumers and businesses in Jacksonville beginning...

A 401(k) plan may be ideal when it comes to saving for retirement. Still, it’s possible to meet ambitious retirement goals even without one. If your employer doesn’t offer retirement benefits, these options can help you retire comfortably:

As gas prices go up and the auto industry steers toward full electrification, more people are considering buying an electric vehicle as their next car. But what is owning and driving an electric car like? Here are some of the pros and cons of electric car ownership, which may help you decide whether to jump on the EV ship:

If you grew up daydreaming about being an adventurer and finding buried treasure, geocaching is a perfect summer pastime for the kid inside. You can enjoy this unique outdoor hobby on your own or with friends — either way, you’ll be part of a thousands-strong community around the globe. 

Old homes can be attractive to buyers because they often boast lower selling prices than new homes, offer unique character not found in new builds, and give buyers a chance to restore something to its former glory or make it all their own. With all the good old homes bring, they also bring some worrisome attributes. If you are looking at buying an...

It’s nearly a certainty that you’ll need to take out a loan at some point in your life. Whether it’s school loans, an auto loan, or a mortgage, you’ll need to pay the money back on a monthly basis until the lender has been made whole. If you have multiple loans, repayment can get particularly tricky. But if you know how to set up a loan repayment...

From cutting grass and whacking weeds, to blowing leaves and trimming hedges, keeping your lawn looking its best can take up a lot of time and effort. To make all these chores easier, it’s essential to choose the right tools for the job. As you shop for lawn appliances, be sure to consider battery power — today’s best electric options are often...

Work-based learning (WBL) a is a coordinated sequence of experiences designed to provide students with real-world learning through partnerships with local business and industry. What’s the aim of WBL? To give young adults opportunities to explore career paths and better connect their schooling to job experience and employment opportunities.