Pros and Cons of Buying a Car Online
Car shopping has changed. You no longer have to trek into a dealership and spend countless hours checking out options, doing test drives, and...
Financial Education (15)
How to Balance Your Checkbook with Paperless, Online Accounts
An important part of staying on top of your financial status is balancing your checkbook. Although this practice may seem outdated, it’s still wise...
Differences Between an ESA and a 529 Plan
As the cost of a college education becomes increasingly expensive with each passing year, it’s imperative now more than ever to start saving money...
3 Ways to Simplify Your Investments
Keeping all your investments in order doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Even if you’re balancing a diverse investment portfolio, there are ways to...
Useful Apps for Managing Your Expenses
No matter where you are in life, managing your money can be a hassle. Luckily, there are plenty of helpful apps available for iOS and Android...
4 Advantages of Online Banking
The internet and mobile devices have revolutionized how the world works — including banking. In the past, you had to visit a physical building in...
What Is an Open-End Loan?
In most cases, when you apply for a loan, there’s a set end date. This allows the lender to determine things like interest rate and monthly payment...
Signs of a Stock Market Bubble
Even if you’re new to trading or leave most of the lifting to your brokerage, you’ve probably heard the term bubble. Stock market bubbles can cause a...
How to Respond to Unauthorized Transactions on Your Account
Financial fraud is an unfortunate part of life in the modern age, but there are ways to combat it even if someone manages to purchase something with...
First Federal Introduces a New Level of Security for Your Accounts
First Federal Bank is excited to offer SecureAlerts from NotifiSM which offers real-time alerts about your finances, enabling you to take quick,...
Deductions You Can Claim Without Itemizing
Tax prep time can fray your nerves, especially when you’re trying to figure out the nuances of the tax code, gather your information and receipts, do...
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...