First Federal Bank Serves More Customers with a Jacksonville Location
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...
Topics: Business Banking, Personal Banking
How Accruing Interest Works on Savings Accounts
Putting your money into a savings account affords certain benefits. It offers a safe location for your hard-earned money, which is perfect for when you are saving up for something significant or trying to establish an emergency fund. A savings account opened at a federally-insured financial institution can insure your funds up to a certain amount....
Topics: Personal Banking, Financial Education
Factors That Affect Car Insurance Rates
Car insurance is an agreement between you and an insurance company that will ideally protect you from financial loss if you were to get into an accident, experience damage to your vehicle, and more. But certain factors could affect the price you pay for this coverage — and it mostly comes down to data and risks.
Topics: Financial Education, Lifestyle
Pay Off Debt or Invest?
Is it better to invest your money or use it to pay off debt? The answer to that question depends on many factors, like your investing options, the amount you owe, interest rates, and even your age. But as a rule of thumb, you should try to do both. Before you do, here are a few things to consider:
Topics: Financial Education
Tips for Maximizing Your Office Space
Whether your team works in an office, retail space, stockroom, or warehouse, finding ways to maximize that space can be difficult. Here are some tips on utilizing as much space as possible in your work area:
Topics: Small Business
Should You Try Glamping on Your Next Vacation?
Glamping is the pairing of glamour and camping, which seem to be two diametrically opposed notions. The first is about luxury, glitz, and the utmost relaxation, while the latter concerns itself with few creature comforts — although with a definite appreciation of the great outdoors. Mixing the two results in a one-of-a-kind experience that you can...
How to Properly Handle a Business Tax Audit
Receiving a letter from the Internal Revenue Service informing you your business is being audited is enough to stop you cold. But if you have taken the proper steps to prepare and work with your auditor to the best of your abilities, you shouldn’t have anything to sweat about.
Topics: Small Business, Financial Education
Apps to Help Cultivate Gratitude in Your Life
Life can be incredibly stressful, and it can be easy to lose focus on the positive things in your life. To help you cultivate gratitude, consider downloading one of these apps that will assist you with reflecting on the good parts of your life:
Topics: Lifestyle
Do You Understand Your Customer Base?
Whether you’re a retailer or a service provider, every entrepreneur needs to have a solid grasp of what customers need and want. By knowing your target demographic’s problems, pain points, interests, and inclinations, you can better market your company and broaden your audience. Here are a few strategies to help you better understand your customer...
Topics: Small Business
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