First Federal Bank Blog

Time flies, and in just a few short weeks, kids will be heading back to school! You know what that means - it’s time to stock up and save! These tips will help you get the most out of your school shopping this year:

If a good night’s sleep is hard to come by, Harvard Medical School recommends cultivating habits like regular exercise and consistent bedtimes while avoiding electronics, alcohol, and caffeine right before bed. You can also improve your sleep by turning your bedroom into a more relaxing environment — and these accessories are a great place to...

Just like everything else in life, owning and operating a small business can be risky. Typically, your risks will fall into two different categories: business and financial. Understanding both of these risk types will help you run your business as responsibly as possible and plan ahead for any complications that might arise.

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...