Archive: March 2024

March 4, 2024

A Field Trip to the Bank: Coder Elementary

Our Aledo branch recently hosted the Coder Elementary 1st graders for a field trip all about money and banking. This has been a tradition for First Bank and Coder Elementary since the branch was opened

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June 1, 2026

Switching Banks Doesn’t Have to Be a Headache: A Checklist for Moving Your Accounts Without Missing Bills

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Switching Banks Doesn’t Have to Be a Headache: A Checklist for Moving Your Accounts Without Missing Bills

June 1, 2026

Summer Travel and Card Safety: How to Protect Your Accounts While You’re Away

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Summer Travel and Card Safety: How to Protect Your Accounts While You’re Away

May 1, 2026

How Much Should You Keep in Checking vs. Savings? A Simple Rule of Thumb

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How Much Should You Keep in Checking vs. Savings? A Simple Rule of Thumb

May 1, 2026

Graduation Season Money Talk: A Parent's Guide to Helping Teens and Young Adults Manage Their First Paycheck

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Graduation Season Money Talk: A Parent's Guide to Helping Teens and Young Adults Manage Their First Paycheck

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Switching Banks Doesn’t Have to Be a Headache: A Checklist for Moving Your Accounts Without Missing Bills

A bank switch doesn’t need to disrupt your finances. Our latest blog outlines a practical checklist to help you transition accounts, update payments, and stay organized from start to finish.

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Switching Banks Doesn’t Have to Be a Headache: A Checklist for Moving Your Accounts Without Missing Bills

Summer Travel and Card Safety: How to Protect Your Accounts While You’re Away

Travel plans change your banking habits. That can lead to missed fraud charges or card disruptions, but it doesn’t have to. Luckily, a few small steps can help keep your accounts secure while you’re away.

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Summer Travel and Card Safety: How to Protect Your Accounts While You’re Away

How Much Should You Keep in Checking vs. Savings? A Simple Rule of Thumb

Checking and savings accounts serve different purposes, but many people blur the line between the two. A simple rule of thumb can help bring clarity to everyday cash flow while supporting longer term savings goals.

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How Much Should You Keep in Checking vs. Savings? A Simple Rule of Thumb

Graduation Season Money Talk: A Parent's Guide to Helping Teens and Young Adults Manage Their First Paycheck

Graduation season often comes with a first real paycheck. If you want to help your child manage it, without turning money into a lecture, this guide offers a few simple places to start.

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Graduation Season Money Talk: A Parent's Guide to Helping Teens and Young Adults Manage Their First Paycheck