Online articles put financial knowledge at your fingertips
It's easy to say, "Be smart with your money." But it's hard to know everything there is to know about important topics like starting a business or a family, saving for college or retirement, or getting the right home loan. So to bring you up to speed, First American Bank offers a library of articles that can help you make the best financial choices moving forward.Pick A Topic To Get Started
Business
Good advice for getting started and growing your profits
Small businesses go through several phases. Planning comes first, then comes funding, and then the exciting start-up. After a while, entrepreneurs figure out what's going well and what needs to be changed. With the right choices, the business can grow in size and profitability.
Credit & Debt
A head start on getting your financial house in order
A higher credit score can help you obtain loans, rent apartments, and even qualify for better jobs. One way to boost that number is by reducing your debt. How do you make both these things happen? First American Bank helps you dig deeper into topics that can have a big impact on your financial health.
College Savings
Managing money can be a real learning experience
There are some things they just don't teach you in school, First American Bank offers these informative articles as a financial cram session. We offer our advice on how to save for tuition, manage expenses, and prepare for the post-degree world of loan payments, debt control and saving strategies.
Homebuying & Equity
How to get into your new home and make the most of it
Buying a new home may start with picking a good neighborhood. But First American Bank also advises you to choose wisely when obtaining a mortgage, because it will shape your financial fortune for years. It also pays to learn how to leverage your home’s equity.
Personal Finance
Saving strategies, spending blueprints and starting a family
First American Bank believes it's important to be prepared for medical emergencies, a new family member or just paying the monthly bills. The best strategy is a smart savings approach that grows your money and puts more of it at your disposal exactly when you need it most.
Retirement
Put together a good plan for your golden years
These days, most people are living longer, healthier lives and are excited about the possibilities that their retirement years hold. To make your journey a little easier, First American Bank offers forward-looking advice on calculating retirement budgets and staying on track to reach those financial goals.