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Piggy Bank Scavenger Hunt

Piggy Bank Scavenger Hunt 2022

Posted On: April 21, 2022 by First Option Bank in: Banking, Branch Highlights, Community Commitment, General, News

Be on the lookout April 25 through April 29! Our First Option Bank piggy banks are on the move!

Each day, Monday through Friday, one of our pigs will be hanging out near a well-known landmark or organization in our communities. A clue to the location will be posted ONLY on our Facebook page (click here to "like" us). If you’re lucky, you’ll find a piggy and be able to claim the prize! 

If you found a piggy, here's what to do next:

Take...

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Tags: Community, Community Bank Week, Piggy Bank, Piggy Bank Scavenger Hunt

Top Skills for Strong Financial Habits

Top Skills for Strong Financial Habits

Posted On: April 1, 2022 by First Option Bank in: News, Tips & Tricks

National Financial Literacy Month is finally here! At First Option Bank, we’re committed to offering you the resources you need to make healthy financial decisions — year-round. 

This month, we want to celebrate our customers who have achieved important financial milestones, whether that's opening a new credit card or buying your first home. Congrats!

If you're feeling less comfortable with your financial journey, that's okay too. Our free,...

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Tags: Financial Wellness

4 Cyber Safety Tips You Should Know

4 Cyber Safety Tips You Should Know

Posted On: February 25, 2022 by First Option Bank in: News, Tips & Tricks

Cybercriminals are not only focusing on businesses, they're also targeting individual end-users like you. Phishing, vishing, pharming, ransomware, and crypto-jacking are just a few of the cybercrimes you could fall victim to. Understand and follow these four cyber safety tips to keep yourself from becoming the next cybercrime victim.

 

 

1 - Multi-Factor Authentication

If your favorite website has the...

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Save to Retire

America Saves Week 2022 - Save to Retire

Posted On: February 23, 2022 by First Option Bank in: News, Tips & Tricks


We have a question for you…

 

Fast forward to one year into your retirement. What does life look like?

 

Do you live in the town you’re in now, or have you moved to a different location? Do you spend your days relaxing at home, working part time to keep busy, volunteering, or traveling?
 

Today is Save to Retire Day of America Saves Week. It’s important for...

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Save for the Unexpected

America Saves Week 2022 - Save for the Unexpected

Posted On: February 22, 2022 by First Option Bank in: News, Tips & Tricks

Day Two of America Saves Week encourages us to save for the unexpected. While saving for emergencies is always a much discussed topic in personal finances, here’s something that’s not as widely discussed: saving for opportunities.

If you are in the position to save, you’re not only saving for an unexpected car repair, medical bill, or appliance breaking down — you’re also saving for the last minute dinner invite with...

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America Saves Week 2022 - Save Automatically

America Saves Week 2022 - Save Automatically

Posted On: February 21, 2022 by First Option Bank in: News, Tips & Tricks

It’s America Saves Week! Each year we encourage our community to dedicate this week to pause and do a financial check-in, and this year is no different. Join us this week to get a clear view of your finances, set your financial goals, and make a plan to achieve them! Participating in the week will set you on the path toward building financial resilience, something we can all use as we continue to navigate the pandemic.

 

We kick off...

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Economic Update

November 2021 Economic Update

Posted On: November 1, 2021 by First Option Bank in: Financial Wellness, Insurance Services, Investment Services, News

In this month’s recap: Stock prices notched solid gains as a strong start to the corporate earnings season fired up investors.

Monthly Economic Update

Presented by First Option Financial Services, November 2021


U.S. Markets

A strong corporate earnings season renewed investor enthusiasm for stocks and propelled the market to healthy gains in October.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 5.84 percent while...

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Economic Update

October 2021 Economic Update

Posted On: October 1, 2021 by First Option Bank in: Financial Wellness, Insurance Services, Investment Services, News

In this month’s recap: Stocks hit some turbulence, turning cautious amid slowing economic growth, and policy debate in Washington.

Monthly Economic Update

Presented by First Option Financial Services, October 2021

 

U.S. Markets

The stock market hit a pocket of turbulence in September, with investors turning cautious amid Delta variant infections, slowing economic growth and ongoing policy debate in Washington.

The...

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Economic Update

September 2021 Economic Update

Posted On: September 1, 2021 by First Option Bank in: Financial Wellness, Insurance Services, News

In this month’s recap: Stocks rallied, fueled by an improving labor market, strong corporate earnings, and clarity on Fed tapering plans.

Monthly Economic Update

Presented by First Option Financial Services, September 2021


U.S. Markets

Signs of an improving labor market, strong corporate earnings, and more clarity from the Fed on its tapering plans propelled stocks to multiple record highs during August. 

The...

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Economic Update

August 2021 Economic Update

Posted On: August 6, 2021 by First Option Bank in: Financial Wellness, Investment Services, News

In this month’s recap: Stocks notched a solid gain as investors looked past higher inflation and new COVID-19 cases.

Monthly Economic Update

Presented by First Option Financial Services, August 2021


U.S. Markets

Last month, the stock market posted a solid gain, overcoming investors’ fears of higher inflation and an increase in COVID-19 cases. 

The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 1.25...

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