Banking | 08.17.23

How to Get Involved with Nonprofits

At FFB Bank, we’re not just passionate about supporting businesses and professionals. We also make it our mission to support local nonprofits in everything they do to better our community. Especially on today, National Nonprofit Day, it’s more important than ever to help our local nonprofits thrive. While some of our favorite ways to support […]

Banking | 08.2.23

Protect Your Business Using Multifactor Authentication

When you’ve put your whole heart into building up your business, the last thing you want is for a scammer to take it down. Especially with new advancements in technology, there are more opportunities than ever for criminals to infiltrate your business, gain access to sensitive data, and commit fraud. The consequences of this can […]

Banking | 07.27.23

Are You Living Below Your Means?

Have you ever found yourself spending more than you should, racking up debt, and shrinking your chances of forming a strong savings account? If so, then you’re probably living beyond your means when you could be living below them. When we say, “live below your means,” we’re describing a common money management strategy where you […]

Banking | 07.19.23

FFB Bancorp Earns Record $9.42 Million for Q2 2023

FFB Bancorp, formerly known as Communities First Financial Corporation, the parent company of FFB Bank, today reported net income increased 52% to $9.42 million, or $2.97 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023, compared to $6.21 million, or $1.84 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2022, and increased 22% compared to […]

Banking | 07.11.23

What Does It Mean to Pay Yourself First

 If you’ve ever read about saving or investment strategies, then you’ve probably heard the phrase “pay yourself first.” Paying yourself first is one of the more popular savings methods that involves prioritizing your savings accounts before using your paycheck for necessities such as bills, rent, and other costs. It’s a great mentality to have – […]

Banking | 07.5.23

How to Find Financial Freedom

Everyone wants to feel comfortable enough with their finances to live life as they please without worrying about whether they’ll have a secure financial future. With financial freedom, you can achieve just that. Financial freedom involves having plenty of savings, little to no debt, and the right investments that can enable you to live without […]

Banking | 06.29.23

What to Know About Preventing Check Fraud

There’s no doubt that check fraud is an ever-increasing issue facing us today. From check washing to posing as legitimate depositors, fraudsters are continuously finding new ways to gain access to the money in your account. The good news? There are also plenty of ways to stop fraud from happening. With a strong understanding of […]

Banking | 06.20.23

Communities First Financial Corporation Makes the Top Five on American Banker’s Top 200 Banks Under $2B

Communities First Financial Corporation (CFST), the parent company of FFB Bank, has been ranked #4 on American Banker’s list of the Top 200 Publicly Traded Banks under $2 Billion in Assets for 2022. This ranking shows continued improvement for our bank since we took the #6 spot on American Banker’s same list in 2021. As […]

Banking | 06.15.23

Signs of Elder Financial Abuse

Each year, June 15th is used to bring awareness to elder abuse around the world. However, there is one form of elder abuse that might be harder to spot than others – elder financial abuse. While elder financial abuse might not cause any physical harm, it can be devastating both emotionally and monetarily. To keep our […]

Banking | 06.9.23

Why Your Company Should Have a Mid-Year Review

It’s official, the first six months of 2023 have already flown by! With half the year gone, now is as good a time as ever for your company to have its mid-year review. If you’re a new business owner or new to the concept of a mid-year review, you may be wondering if it’s a […]

Banking | 06.1.23

FFB Wins Best Bank of Central California for 2023

FFB is excited to announce our second win as Best Bank for the Fresno Bee’s Best of Central California People’s Choice! This is a tremendous honor that means so much to us, especially since it comes from the place where it all started for our bank. So, to everyone who voted for us, we’d like […]

Banking | 05.31.23

5 Signs that Your Business is Ready to Expand

So, your business has had one successful year after another and now you’re wondering how to keep that winning streak going. For some business owners, looking to the future can mean thinking about expansion. While everyone wants their business to grow and progress, it can be difficult to know whether you’re ready to take this […]