Financial Education Resources

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The core of First Guaranty Bank’s mission is “providing financial services for and contributing to the growth of the communities we serve.” In support of this mission, we are happy to provide financial education to consumers and business owners virtually here, through our Financial Education resource page. We hope that this information helps our community members thrive financially by learning how to budget, save, invest, and prepare for any events life throws your way! We will be updating this page regularly so feel free to check back often to see what new tips, tricks, or best practices you can use in your everyday life or career.

Practical Financial Tips

Twelve Financial Tips for the New Year

Start the new year off with practical financial tips that you can easily implement in your daily life.

How To Prepare Your Finances for a Natural Disaster

It's important to take steps and precautions to help save you time, money, and stress when disaster strikes.

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Five Ways to Protect Yourself From Online Fraud

There are many things you can do to help secure your identity and your accounts once you know what to look for.

How to Create a Budget

Creating and maintaining a budget can be much easier said than done.

Tips for Saving Money

Is spending less money the same thing as saving money?

Three Things to Consider Before Buying a Home

Ready to buy a home? You may want to consider these things first.

Money Smart for Elementary School Students

Money Smart for Elementary School Students has been adapted from the FDIC's Money Smart for Young People series. Each age-appropriate curriculum includes lesson plans for educators along with guides for parents and caregivers. To learn more about the Money Smart series, click here.

Session 1: Needs vs. Wants

Session 2: My Spending Plan

Session 3: Savings Plan & Tips

Session 4: Grow Your Money (Optional)

Session 5: Banking 101

Session 6: Recap of Lessons

How Money Smart Are You?

Download the Student Activity Book

NOTE: You can also pick up a Student Activity Book at your local FGB branch. Click here to find one near you.

Money Smart for Adults

Money Smart for Adults has been adapted from the FDIC's Money Smart for Adults series. Learn practical skills and get access to resources to help manage your finances. To learn more about the Money Smart series, click here.