What Are Fintech Banks vs. Traditional Banks?
Have you heard the word Fintech swirling around the internet? Are you like most and trying to determine what a Fintech means and why are people talking about Fintech Banks? Traditional banking doesn’t seem to be broken, but yet everyone is talking about how Fintech...
Teaching Children about Money and Savings
Healthy money habits can be inherited from one generation to the next. Sometimes that isn’t the case depending on your parents’ relationship with money and how they valued a dollar. However, if you are planning on having children or looking to get your children on a...
Financial Planning for Beginners
It’s never too early to start planning for a better financial future. Many individuals find themselves questioning whether they are on the right track to a better financial future while others may not know where to begin. At First Savings Bank, one of our goals is to...
The Building Blocks of Credit
Have you ever heard someone refer to the 4 Cs of credit? There are four main pillars that a creditor will use to evaluate a borrower’s creditworthiness. Character, capacity, collateral and capital are all key items you should review prior to submitting a loan request....
Debunking Homeownership Myths
The warmer months bring many consumers on the hunt for the perfect home. However, it is surprising the number of myths that many homebuyers think before stepping into our offices. Let us help sort out the facts from the fiction. Myth – All home improvements add...
What is Treasury Management?
Are you a small business owner that has often wondered if there are financial solutions that benefit your business? Every business is unique, and your services shouldn’t be built as a one size fits all, because every business has a different goal in mind. Treasury...
Helpful Calculations to Improve Your Financial Health
Personal finance ratios can help you get a grip on finances.Calculating personal finance ratios is a good way to get an overall picture of your financial health. Here are some ratios that you should track. Emergency FundYou want your emergency fund to be stocked with...
SBA 101: What is an SBA Loan?
If you are a small business owner or have just started your business, then this article will be perfect for you. Small Business Administration loans, or SBA loans, are designed to provide financial assistance to small businesses in the...
