First Federal Bank Blog

When you deposit money into your account via cash or check, it can take some time before those funds are available to you. If you’ve ever wondered why, the explanation is quite simple.

Building your credit is important if you want to secure an advantageous loan for a home, car, or other big-ticket item. If your credit score is lower than it should be to help you get the financial gains you want, there are several ways to bump it up. The following methods will help you increase your credit score when using a credit card:

Online and mobile banking makes moving money, paying bills, and managing your financial well-being easier and more convenient. It’s certainly not without its risks, however, especially when it comes to identity theft and fraud. Is there a safer way to access your information between your financial institution’s website or mobile app? That largely...

If you find yourself in need of a vehicle — but can’t secure an auto loan with favorable terms — you may be tempted to take out a home equity loan to fund your purchase. Like every financial decision, this choice can come with drawbacks that need to be considered. Here’s a look at what you need to know before you borrow against the value of your...

Every time you perform a financial transaction that involves your checking or savings account, you must provide a routing number and an account number. Both of these are mandatory in order for the operation to occur. To help you understand how these transactions work, here’s an explanation of what a routing number is and how it’s used.

Want to get yourself on the path to financial stability and independence? Organization is the key. Getting your finances in order isn’t just smart — it’s easy to do thanks to a wide range of convenient online tools at your disposal.

Back when you were young and first opened a checking account, you probably used your debit card all the time, feeling the freedom of making purchases without needing to predict how much cash to have on hand.

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...

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....

Talking to your kids about finances is an ongoing conversation. Starting with saving coins in a piggy bank and earning an allowance to opening up a savings or checking account, budgeting for major purchases and investing for the future, there are many facets to your child’s financial education. Here is a closer look at teaching your child how to...