First Federal Bank Blog

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.

First Federal Bank announced in February that it would donate to sixty non-profit organizations over a period of 60 days. Founded in 1962, 2022 marks First Federal Bank’s 60^th anniversary of being a community bank. To celebrate, bank employees nominated local organizations and one winner was drawn each day for 60 days. $1000 was donated to each of...

Back when you were young and first opened a checking account, you probably used your debit card all the time, feeling the freedom of making purchases without needing to predict how much cash to have on hand.