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Finances
Back to school money management. Courtesy First Fed
Savings tips for teens
By First Fed • August 12, 2024 6:00 am

Managing money effectively is important for everyone, especially teens who are just beginning to understand financial independence. Whether they earned…

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Rick Ross’s winning 2023 photo from the Proudly PNW photo contest. Courtesy First Fed
PNW Photo Contest now open
By First Fed • July 8, 2024 6:00 am

First Fed is hosting their annual Proudly PNW photo contest to celebrate the stunning beauty of the region. The contest…

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District Branch Manager, Julie Ranson (middle), and the First Fed team at the Fairhaven branch in Bellingham, WA.
Schedule your annual financial check-up
By First Fed • January 8, 2024 6:00 am

As the New Year begins, it brings with it the perfect opportunity for renewal, reflection, and reevaluation—especially when it comes…

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Senior couple hiking in natural landscape
Enjoy tax benefits with an IRA CD
By First Fed • December 11, 2023 6:00 am

The end of the year is an ideal time to reflect on your savings progress for retirement. At any point…

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Chris Neros, First Fed Chief Banking Officer with Jennifer Barnhart, Relationship Banker.
What FDIC Insurance Means for You
By First Fed • November 13, 2023 6:00 am

Most of us have insurance on our homes or cars. But many people only realized the importance of deposit insurance…

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This financial literacy checklist can help you build a solid understanding of personal finance and take control of your financial future. Photo courtesy First Fed
Checklist to Financial Literacy
By First Fed • September 11, 2023 6:00 am

Financial literacy is an essential life skill that helps you take the steps towards achieving long-term financial security. As you…

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Visit Port Angeles. Image courtesy First Fed
Local Getaway: Port Angeles Travel Guide
By First Fed • July 3, 2023 6:00 am

Port Angeles is nestled in the middle of a natural wonderland of mountains, rainforests, and beaches on the Olympic Peninsula,…

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Branch Manager Nicole Pruden (right) and Asst. Branch Manager Heather Little (left) with winning customer at First Fed Sequim Village.
You’re Invited to Customer Appreciation Week Festivities
By First Fed • March 6, 2023 6:00 am

First Fed celebrates their customers annually with March festivities at their branches. This year’s Customer Appreciation Week is particularly meaningful…

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Along Washington’s 3,200 miles of shoreline, roughly 70,000 residents are employed in maritime, making it an important economic driver for the region.
Maritime Businesses Dock with First Fed
By First Fed • February 6, 2023 6:00 am

The maritime industry is woven deep into the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest, dating back hundreds of years….

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First Fed-PiggyBank. Stock photo
The Gift of Savings: Smart money habits 4...
By First Fed • November 7, 2022 6:00 am

Enjoy a bonus welcome gift when you open a kids savings account this holiday season

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Photo with selective focus bird's nest with eggs in green leaves
Higher Interest Rates Benefit Savings
By First Fed • July 4, 2022 6:00 am

Rising mortgage interest rates are making headlines this year. However, higher interest rates are great news for savings. If you…

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A comprehensive financial plan should be reassessed periodically to incorporate life changes.
Have you had your annual financial check-up?
By First Fed • April 4, 2022 6:00 am

If financial freedom is a life goal for you, a financial plan is critical. A comprehensive financial plan should be…

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Through volunteerism and and financial support, 1st Security Bank’s Overlake branch regularly gives back to its community, including donating more than $200,000 to food banks in their branch footprint last year, including Redmond’s Renewal Food Bank.
Community banks, community support
By 1st Security Bank • March 21, 2022 6:00 am

Alison Hero thought she was ready for the pandemic. She prepared an updated menu on a new online ordering system…

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