First Federal Bank Blog

Under certain circumstances, bringing a new equity partner into your business can be a wise choice that leads to growth and continued upward momentum.

Sixty-five percent of Americans are homeowners. For many, their most valuable financial asset is their home. If you are among them, there may come a time when you need access to the equity you have built up in your home. A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) could be just the answer.

Your hard-working employees are instrumental in your business’s present profitability and future growth, so it is imperative to establish a company culture that makes your employees want to work for you for many years.

Contactless credit cards, also known as tap-to-pay cards, have begun cropping up all over the country. You may have already seen compatible card readers at your local coffee shop or fast-food restaurant that feature a somewhat familiar graphic resembling that of a volume icon without the speaker, the same associated with NFC (near field...

If you had any work done to your home in 2019 that improves its energy efficiency, you may qualify for a residential energy efficient property credit. Consider using this federal credit to reward yourself for making greener choices.

Following a healthy meal regimen is challenging when your family is always on the move. Sitting around the dinner table is replaced by a detour to a fast food drive-thru. While you can buy pre-made, packaged snacks to regulate your family’s nutritional intake, you can save money and avoid preservatives by making your own travel snacks. Here are...

Before you drop your check register in the trash and rely on your smartphone, consider these reasons to keep the records around.

In order for your vehicle to function well and provide an enjoyable driving experience later down the line, it’s important to take good care of its components.

When your company is up and running, you want potential clients to know all about your successes. You can promote them yourself, but recommendations from your customers will have a much bigger effect. Consider changing your strategy to get your business the good reviews it needs.

Have you started the new year out with an eye on savings? There are few quick fixes, but if you think long term and look for opportunities, you can find many different ways to save some dollars in 2020: