Should You and Your Spouse Retire at the Same Time?
If you and your spouse are nearing retirement age, it’s important to consider the timing. Should you both retire at the same time, or would it be...
Ways to Make Your Car More Pet-Friendly
Traveling with your pet requires certain considerations, equipment, and preparation to make sure you and your furry family member have a safe and...
5 Types of Small Business Insurance
Running a business exposes you to risk, even if you have no employees. Business insurance can help protect you from many of the threats business...
How Do Electronic Checks Work?
Digital banking can be confusing if you remember a time when the internet didn’t exist. Now, all your finances occur in the digital realm, and many...
Are Smoothies Healthy?
From health gurus to fitness magazines, you’ve probably seen a vast and varied array of opinions surrounding the humble smoothie. Some nutritionists...
A Guide on Endorsing a Check Properly and Securely
Knowing how to endorse a check is one of the foundational financial skills you need to have. This simple process ensures money goes where it needs to...
How Much of Your Income Should Go to Housing Expenses?
It’s easy to fall in love with the grandeur of a home or the amenities and hip location of an apartment or condominium. So easy, in fact, it may...
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week - November 14, 2022
Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on monthly and year-over-year inflation and the University of Michigan’s preliminary reading on...
Is a Standing Desk Worth It?
If you’ve noticed more of your peers using standing desks, you may have had the thought that you might be missing out on the hot new thing. Standing...
How Does Bankruptcy Affect Your Loan Debt?
Filing for bankruptcy is a last-resort legal tool for individuals who are overwhelmed with bills and drowning in debt they can’t pay. If you’re...
First Federal Bank Voted as Best Bank
First Federal Bank is honored to have received the 2022 recognition of “Best Bank” in 5 of its service areas; this is in addition to having been...