“In Good Spirit” Blog

These days it seems like everyone is on social media. Your grandparents, your pastor and even your bank can all likely be found with a quick Facebook search. Afterall, social…

No song announced hip-hop’s entry into the mainstream louder than Biggie’s 1997 Billboard #1 single “Mo Money Mo Problems” (Ismail Muhammad, American Experience). While I appreciate the clever lyric, the…

Mr. Franklin is right (and maybe that’s why he’s on the $100 bill!) Retirement may seem like it’s an entire lifetime away, especially if you’re just beginning your career, but…

Budgeting is the key to feeling financially secure, but it’s not easy. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or in the dark about budgeting, no worries, you’re not alone. The 50/30/20 Rule…

“Money looks better in the Bank than on your feet.” – Sophia Amoruso While Carrie Bradshaw may not agree, Sophia Amoruso’s advice is sound. It can be easy to fall…

by Amy Punchard, VP/Marketing Director As parents, we all want the very best for our children. I’m not talking about material things such as shoes, clothing or the latest iPhone…

“If saving money is wrong, I don’t want to be right.” – William Shatner If you’re looking to stash away some cash right away, here are a few options. Sign…

At First United Bank, one of our Founding Principles is Community. The Bank’s Founder, Ray M. Bain, believed that we have been successful by hiring great people who are truly…

It’s safe to say that everyone would like to be in better control of their spending and closer to meeting their financial goals. And while those goals look different for…

If you’ve lived in West Texas for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard of National Ag Day. Organized in 1973 by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA), National Ag…

Following the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine, cyber-attacks have increased. While most attacks typically target Ukrainian government, financial entities and those doing business within the country, increased attacks will likely…

March is Credit Education Month and we understand that credit can be an overwhelming (and touchy) subject. However, your credit affects lots of different aspects of your life like buying…