Financial Education Center

Are You Ready to File Your Taxes? Here Are Some Tips to Help You Prepare!

Have you filed your taxes yet? The tax season officially started on January 29, 2024, when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) started accepting and processing returns. Before you submit your 2023 tax return, however, there are some things you’ll need to think about first.

Taxation of Investments

It's nice to own stocks, bonds, and other investments. Nice, that is, until it's time to fill out your federal income tax return. At that point, you may be left scratching your head. Just how do you report your investments and how are they taxed?

The Power of Self Leadership

The article, “The Power of Self Leadership,” by Mark Sanborn, and originally published on www.marksanborn.com, discusses the importance of first learning the art of leading yourself before being able to successfully lead others. He also outlines some of the key skills that create self-leadership.

13 Things That Make Organizations Extraordinary

The article, “13 Things That Make Organizations Extraordinary,” by Mark Sanborn, and originally published on marksanborn.com, unpacks two decades of research to reveal what he refers to as the “Lucky 13”, or 13 critical elements that set leading companies apart from the rest.

Tribute to Those Who Served - Jim Miller

During the St. Louis Blues game on February 15, 2024, First Bank had the incredible honor of celebrating a true American hero, Staff Sgt. Jim Miller, who valiantly served in the Vietnam War. Watch First Bank’s Tribute to Those Who Served as we honor Jim Miller who shares his story of bravery and heroism as well as his experience on the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight.

Successor Training: Take it Slow

Your vision and legacy are too important to be left up to chance. The article, “Successor Training: Take it Slow,” by Chris Yount, and originally published on Family Business Magazine, discusses the process of slowly transitioning successors into the family business.