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Budgeting for Short-Term and Long-Term Savings Goals

| 7/21/21 9:34 AM
3 minute read
Prioritizing your goals and choosing the right savings vehicles

When you consider your financial goals, you likely have some short-term goals that you want to achieve in the near future and other long-term goals that won’t happen for years down the line. Juggling these goals and understanding how to save for them can be a challenge. At First Foundation Bank, we want to help you make this balancing act easier. So here’s a look at..

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What is a Financial Checkup and How Can I Use It?

| 6/17/21 10:06 AM
4 minute read
As your life changes, your financial plan will too

Every year, it’s important to set time aside for a financial checkup in which you review the most important elements of your financial plan. At First Foundation Bank, we give you the tools to track your progress, identify potential problems, and adjust your plan as needed to strengthen your financial health over the course of the year. When you perform a financial checkup, the main..

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Should I Save, Invest, or Pay Down Debt?

| 5/27/21 10:13 AM
3 minute read
How to prioritize these important financial goals

If you find yourself with extra money in your budget, you may be wondering what’s the best plan of attack: Should you save, invest, or pay off debt? At First Foundation, we want you to feel confident in your financial future, so here are some ways you may consider prioritizing these goals depending on where you are in your financial journey.

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