FCB Bank Blog
Your guide for better financial decisions.
Financial Impact of Major Life Events
A new job, marriage, the birth of a child, divorce, retirement, job loss, unexpected illness, and long-term care needs are all common examples of major life events that require a reassessment of...
The Pros and Cons of Using Your Home's Equity
If you’re a homeowner, you likely have some equity built up in your house. Equity is the difference between the market value of your home (or property) and the amount you owe on your mortgage....
Is Debt Consolidation the Right Move for You?
If like many Americans you have debt, you might wonder if a consolidation loan is the right move for you. As a community bank, we’re here to help you understand your options and find the right...
7 Advantages of Advantage Rewards Checking
When is a checking account more than a checking account? It’s not a riddle or the start of a joke—it’s an opportunity for you to get more out of your banking relationship.
Your checking...
Important Changes to Your IRA
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019, or SECURE Act, became law on December 20, 2019. If you haven’t already heard, there is a significant change affecting...
Mid-Year Check In
If 2020 hasn’t gone how you thought it would… you are not alone.
Now that we’re more than halfway through this unprecedented year, it’s time to check in,...