First Federal Bank Blog

Jacksonville, FL - First Federal Bank Residential Lending Division has moved to a bigger, newly remodeled office to accommodate their growth. Located near St. John’s Town Center, First Federal Bank purchased the 28,644 square foot building to house several departments of the Residential Lending Division, as well as warehouse commercial lending and...

When building a company, there are a myriad of factors to consider — including how your employees appear to customers. To give your business a more professional appearance, consider instituting a dress code to provide a set of guidelines to help your employees decide on appropriate workplace attire. Here are a few factors to help you decide if a...

A durable power of attorney is a powerful and important tool for estate planning. It is, however, only one of four main types of powers of attorney. Before exploring what makes the durable power of attorney unique, it’s important to understand the other options.

Whether you’ve recently graduated from college or are winding down from a long career, it’s important to choose the proper investment strategy for your age. With the right approach, you can put your money to work effectively and enjoy greater peace of mind as you draw near to retirement.

No matter the state of your finances, it’s important to think about what will happen to your accounts if you pass away unexpectedly. After all, this could have a major impact on the well-being of your family. One of the things you can do to help secure their future is to set up beneficiaries.

In early April, First Federal was challenged by another financial institution to help stimulate our local economies. Each FF employee was given $25 by the bank and challenged to spend with a local small business or non-profit, or pay it forward to an essential worker. We were so inspired by our generous and creative employees! 

Whether you’re great at managing your money or find it challenging, there is an easy way to accelerate your savings goals while staying on top of routine expenses - establish two different accounts for your spending and savings.

Keeping your financial records well-organized is important for more than fulfilling regulations or legal requirements. It also helps you better understand your business, now and in the future. Without a proper record-keeping system, it can be easy to lose track of important business details. Give your small business a better chance to survive in...

A friend or family member asking for a loan can be an uncomfortable situation. On the one hand, saying no to a trusted loved one who has asked for help is difficult. On the other, saying yes could result in a number potential issues, including the very real possibility that your money will never be paid back. It can be difficult knowing how to...

Having a professional tax advisor in your corner can help you cut through the dense thicket of paperwork, letting you focus more of your attention and energies where needed.