First Federal Bank Blog

Between credit cards, student loans, car loans, and mortgages, you’re probably carrying some debt. On the surface, managing your debt can seem relatively easy — just make minimum payments. However, if you’d like to pay down your debts and increase your cash flow, you have some choices to make. Namely, which debt should you prioritize? Here’s a...

According to the 2020 Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse, businesses lose about five percent of their annual revenue to fraud. And while large businesses can implement internal checks and balances for their accounting systems, small businesses often lack the resources to do so, making them even more vulnerable to certain types of fraud.

Phishing is an all too common way for scammers to learn your personal information and access your financial accounts. To help prevent yourself from falling victim to a scam, it’s wise to learn exactly how phishing works. 

Tax season is never a fun time of the year, but it’s important not to treat doing your taxes as yet another item to quickly cross off your to-do list, especially as the owner of a small business. There are a few common tax errors small business owners are prone to making, and avoiding them could save you a pretty penny.

For many parents, saving for a child’s college education is a major source of stress. It’s often difficult, if not impossible, to know how much you actually need to save, as the cost of attending college varies wildly depending on the school and whether your child qualifies for financial aid. Without knowing what college your child will attend,...

Credit cards are a central part of the modern shopping experience — and if your business can’t accept credit card payments, you’re probably missing out on some serious revenue. Luckily, you won’t have to jump through too many hoops to process credit card payments. Consider these three simple payment-processing methods that your company can...

When it comes to the responsibilities of adulthood, independence and enjoying an American lifestyle, few obligations are as daunting as paying your taxes. To those who have never had to do so before, filing yearly tax forms, learning the terminology, sorting through mountains of paperwork, and tracking your refund can be an overwhelming task. If...

Small changes you implement into your daily life can make a big impression on your financial health. If you’re looking for ways to save money every day without committing to a major financial overhaul, consider these tips:

The principle of “The greater the risk, the greater the reward” is tossed around a lot when it comes to gambling with your financial life. The potential for a great reward attracts many investors, but it’s not guaranteed. Before you put your money into any investment, whether it’s high or low risk, you need to fully understand what you’re...

It’s easy to take conveniences like direct deposit for granted without fully understanding how it works or why you should use it. You may have questions concerning direct deposit, so we want to make sure you fully understand the system.