Banking | 07.11.23

What Does It Mean to Pay Yourself First

 If you’ve ever read about saving or investment strategies, then you’ve probably heard the phrase “pay yourself first.” Paying yourself first is one of the more popular savings methods that involves prioritizing your savings accounts before using your paycheck for necessities such as bills, rent, and other costs. It’s a great mentality to have – […]

Banking | 07.5.23

How to Find Financial Freedom

Everyone wants to feel comfortable enough with their finances to live life as they please without worrying about whether they’ll have a secure financial future. With financial freedom, you can achieve just that. Financial freedom involves having plenty of savings, little to no debt, and the right investments that can enable you to live without […]

Banking | 06.29.23

What to Know About Preventing Check Fraud

There’s no doubt that check fraud is an ever-increasing issue facing us today. From check washing to posing as legitimate depositors, fraudsters are continuously finding new ways to gain access to the money in your account. The good news? There are also plenty of ways to stop fraud from happening. With a strong understanding of […]

Banking | 06.20.23

Communities First Financial Corporation Makes the Top Five on American Banker’s Top 200 Banks Under $2B

Communities First Financial Corporation (CFST), the parent company of FFB Bank, has been ranked #4 on American Banker’s list of the Top 200 Publicly Traded Banks under $2 Billion in Assets for 2022. This ranking shows continued improvement for our bank since we took the #6 spot on American Banker’s same list in 2021. As […]

Banking | 06.15.23

Signs of Elder Financial Abuse

Each year, June 15th is used to bring awareness to elder abuse around the world. However, there is one form of elder abuse that might be harder to spot than others – elder financial abuse. While elder financial abuse might not cause any physical harm, it can be devastating both emotionally and monetarily. To keep our […]

Banking | 06.9.23

Why Your Company Should Have a Mid-Year Review

It’s official, the first six months of 2023 have already flown by! With half the year gone, now is as good a time as ever for your company to have its mid-year review. If you’re a new business owner or new to the concept of a mid-year review, you may be wondering if it’s a […]

Banking | 06.1.23

FFB Wins Best Bank of Central California for 2023

FFB is excited to announce our second win as Best Bank for the Fresno Bee’s Best of Central California People’s Choice! This is a tremendous honor that means so much to us, especially since it comes from the place where it all started for our bank. So, to everyone who voted for us, we’d like […]

Banking | 05.31.23

5 Signs that Your Business is Ready to Expand

So, your business has had one successful year after another and now you’re wondering how to keep that winning streak going. For some business owners, looking to the future can mean thinking about expansion. While everyone wants their business to grow and progress, it can be difficult to know whether you’re ready to take this […]

Banking | 05.23.23

The 10-Step Checklist for Starting a Business

When you’ve got a winning business idea, the next move is to turn that vision into a reality. But if you’re new to being a businessowner, it can be tough figuring out where to start. Between finding funding for your business to obtaining the licenses and registrations needed to get your company off the ground, […]

Banking | 05.15.23

6 Scams Senior Citizens Need to Avoid

When it comes to scammers, no person is off limits – even if they’re elderly. In fact, senior citizens are at a higher risk of being targeted by scammers since they often have more money in savings and their lack of technological know-how can make them more trusting. So, to protect our grandparents, neighbors, older […]

Banking | 05.9.23

Preventing Mail Theft-Related Check Fraud

In recent years, criminals have begun to frequently target the U.S. Mail service and USPS mail carriers for a specific reason – to commit check fraud. In fact, the FBI found that losses from check fraud amount to $18 billion dollars each year. That’s equal to nearly 500 million checks!   As your fraud-fighting bank, FFB […]

Banking | 05.3.23

Perks of Shopping Small

Sure, we all love a trip to Target, a coffee from Starbucks, or flaunting a name brand on our clothes. While shopping from large businesses and chains may seem like an easy way to get the products and services you want, have you ever considered shopping from a small, local business instead? Not only will […]