First Federal Bank Blog

One of the most valuable contributions an employee can make to a company is the candid insight they give during their exit interview. The feedback they provide when explaining the reasons for their resignation can be very helpful — as long as you facilitate a productive discussion. Whether you’re conducting the exit interview as the employee’s...

With historically low mortgage rates and soaring real estate prices, today’s home owners have unprecedented amounts of available equity in their homes. Now could be an excellent time to apply for a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) from First Federal Bank.

You don’t have to spend a bunch of money at the craft store to encourage creative play for your little ones. Everyday items — even ones that would typically wind up in the recycling bin or trash can — can be upcycled into eco-friendly art supplies. Here are a few ways to turn everyday trash into playtime treasures:

When you are providing services or goods, it can be difficult to know how much to charge your customers. It is important to consider various in order to acquire a reasonable profit and ensure your business will succeed.

Giving a gift that fulfills some want or need is a great way to show someone you care about them. What if that gift is a high-value item like a car for your teen driver or a cash gift for a friend who’s fallen on hard times? You could wind up stuck paying a gift tax.

In popular culture, a trust fund is often a term that is reserved for the rich and famous. But the process of setting one up is not as exclusive as it may seem. If you have all of the information you need, you can set up a trust fund to secure assets or benefit someone you care about.

With winter comes the annual discussion about whether winter tires are worth the extra cost. What makes winter tires different from all-season tires? How cold or snowy does the weather need to get to justify using winter tires? Is all-wheel drive enough? Are all-season tires enough? The short answer to all of these questions is if you live in a...

These days, more and more people are doing the bulk of their shopping online. This can put your payment information at risk, but knowing how to shop smart can help keep you protected every time you pull the trigger on a purchase.

Remote work has seen an exponential rise in popularity among employees, in part due to the pandemic. With office spaces shuttered for months, work moved out of cubicles and communal spaces and into the home. And with major companies adopting work-from-home policies, this trend is not likely to change any time soon.