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IRA Planning for Different Life Stages: 30s, 40s, 50s, and Beyond
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are an effective way to save for retirement and the sooner you begin, the better off you’ll be in the long run. Of course, there are things to consider, such as Roth IRAs vs. traditional IRAs, and the IRA savings strategies you choose today will have
Celebrating America 250: The History of The First National Bank & Trust Company of Newtown
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, The First National Bank & Trust Company of Newtown is proud to reflect on its own rich history and the generations of people who have helped shape both our bank and the Bucks County community we call home. The First’s story began in 1864,
Your Financial ‘Go Bag’: The 7 Things Everyone Should Have Ready for Surprise Life Moments
Many people in Bucks County, the Delaware Valley and greater Philadelphia have a “go bag” of essential items in case of an emergency. It typically includes food, water, clothing, medical supplies, and phone chargers. It might also include a thumb drive full of family pictures and videos. What about a
Important Fraud Alert: Protect Yourself from Bank Impersonation Scams
Across the country, community banks are seeing a sharp rise in a specific type of fraud: criminals impersonating banks through spoofed phone calls and text messages. These scams are becoming more sophisticated, and we want to make sure you know exactly how to protect yourself. What’s Happening Fraudsters are calling
American Banker Award 2026: Top-Performing Community Banks
The First, Ranked #4 Among the Top-Performing Community Banks in the Nation American Banker has once again recognized The First National Bank and Trust Company of Newtown among the nation’s elite community banks, ranking #4 among the top 20 best-performing publicly traded banks under $2 billion in assets nationwide. This
Protecting Your Accounts: How to Spot and Stop Modern Fraud Schemes
Keeping your hard-earned money and personal identity secure is our top priority. While we constantly run sophisticated monitoring systems behind the scenes, fraud tactics are changing rapidly. Criminals are finding new, hyper-polished ways to trick people into giving up access to their bank accounts. An Account Takeover happens when a
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