First Federal Bank Blog

No matter where you are in life, handling your personal finances can be a complicated and overwhelming task. One way to get the advice and assistance you need is to consult with a financial planner. These professionals are trained and certified to give you expert advice on how to make the most of your money. If you’re not sure whether seeking out...

Writing a will may seem simple — just say who should get your property when you die — but there are several less obvious elements to it that are just as important. Though you may not be inclined to think about your mortality, taking the time to prepare a well-written will is key to ensuring the transition is as smooth as possible for your loved...

If one or more of your children is getting ready to start looking at colleges, there are a ton of things to think about. Since educationdata.org states the average yearly cost of attendance at a public institution is more than $25,000, one of them is probably trying to figure out how to pay for it. That’s where the FAFSA, or Free Application for...

Just like your car or your own body, your house needs regular care to keep its condition in top shape. To help you make this a habit, here’s a helpful summary of the most common maintenance tasks every house requires. Use this guide to make a checklist for your own house’s particular needs.

Your home is a major investment, and anything that goes wrong on your property could result in extensive repair costs. You don’t want to find out when filing a claim that your policy doesn’t cover what you thought it did — and you’re stuck paying for repairs out of pocket. These are the four primary categories that most standard homeowners...

If you’re ready to hit the open road but your vehicle can’t quite keep up, it might be time to go shopping. This model year’s cars have a lot to offer, and here are some of the most recent award winners:

Does your business need products or services from an outside provider? To get the best quality for the best price, you’ll most likely want to circulate a request for information (RFI), a request for proposal (RFP), or a request for quote (RFQ). These documents are essentially the business-world version of comparison shopping. Using them the right...

When you’re starting a new business, analysis is key to getting off on the right foot. That holds particularly true if you’re entering a field with established competitors and looking to make your mark. A great tool to get your business up to speed and put it in a position to compete is a competitive matrix.

On a warm summer day, nothing is more delicious than a burger cooked on your backyard barbecue grill. But that doesn’t mean the meat you use has to be beef — or meat at all. If you’re tired of only eating beef patties, prefer something healthier, or want an animal-free option, here are some unique burger ideas that are just as tasty:

Whether you’re simply going on a quick weekend getaway close by, or heading across the country, getting enough sleep is essential. But sleeping while traveling can prove to be quite difficult. Your body and mind are not used to your new surroundings and that can cause your internal clock to be off. And you may not have the comforts of home on...