First Federal Bank Blog

You may have been told you are never too young to begin planning for retirement. But it is very likely in your younger years it feels very far away. And therefore saving for it is not something you make a priority. But the old adage is true. And far too many people are not properly prepared to face their retirement years when the time does come.

Meal planning and preparation may not excite you. Or maybe it does. Either way, it can help bring order to your life, save you money on groceries, and simplify what can feel like an unwelcome daily task. Here are some tips for making family meal planning more fun:

We all know we should make it a priority to save money. But as with many things in life, it can be easier said than done. It can be overwhelming to think about how to even start. Especially with the strain of increasing consumer prices and inflation. Approaching savings the right way can make all the difference. Here are some things you should...

There are a lot of different options to choose from when looking for an exercise regimen. Some methods are considered more, “tried and true.” Others could be viewed as fads. The popularity of CrossFit make it one worth looking in to. Learn more about this fitness approach, and whether it might be right for you:

After years of suburban and rural migration during the pandemic, cities have been making a comeback in the past couple of years. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the percentage of people moving to cities has risen to 16%. And data from BrightMLS seems to confirm this trend. In a recent survey, 1 in 5 (20.6%) people looking...

We all know we should make a budget and stick to it, if we want to set ourselves up for financial success. But it often feels like to much work. Budgeting can feel overwhelming. And, frankly, boring. But it doesn’t have it be difficult. CNET editor Kelly Ernst shares her top tips for budgeting success:

When it comes to good health, you probably think of things like diet and exercise as the best ways to promote it. But what about your brain? Do you know what you need to do to keep it functioning at its best? There are a number of everyday behaviors and habits that can negatively impact our brains. Here are a few to avoid:

It feels like everything is getting more expensive these days. That’s because inflation has remained higher than normal for longer than expected – and that’s impacting the costs of goods, services, and more. And with rising costs all around you, you’re probably questioning: is now really the right time to buy a home?

First Federal Bank’s newest location will be opening in Jacksonville, FL. This is the 26^th full service banking center, accompanying locations in Macclenny, Wildlight, Yulee, and Fernandina. This new location will leverage the strong position First Federal Bank has with both mortgage services and small business lending in the Duval market.