First Midwest BankFirst Midwest Bank logoArrow DownIcon of an arrow pointing downwardsArrow LeftIcon of an arrow pointing to the leftArrow RightIcon of an arrow pointing to the rightArrow UpIcon of an arrow pointing upwardsBank IconIcon of a bank buildingCheck IconIcon of a bank checkCheckmark IconIcon of a checkmarkCredit-Card IconIcon of a credit-cardFunds IconIcon of hands holding a bag of moneyAlert IconIcon of an exclaimation markIdea IconIcon of a bright light bulbKey IconIcon of a keyLock IconIcon of a padlockMail IconIcon of an envelopeMobile Banking IconIcon of a mobile phone with a dollar sign in a speech bubbleMoney in Home IconIcon of a dollar sign inside of a housePhone IconIcon of a phone handsetPlanning IconIcon of a compassReload IconIcon of two arrows pointing head to tail in a circleSearch IconIcon of a magnifying glassFacebook IconIcon of the Facebook logoLinkedIn IconIcon of the LinkedIn LogoXX Symbol, typically used to close a menu
FDIC-Insured - Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government

Suggested Search Terms

    Suggested Search Terms

      Search for Open a Checking Account

        2,016 results found

        1. 3 reasons for inflation that have nothing to do with higher wages
          Stronger pay growth has contributed to higher inflation, but other factors have played much larger roles. Shipping costs, focus on profitability, and shortages have fueled price hikes throughout 2021. Here are three factors driving inflation higher that have no link to higher wages. See more stories on Insider's busine
        2. How a 'Near Zero' Interest Rate Affects Your Money
          The Federal Reserve announced on Sunday that it would cut interest rates to near zero, with the benchmark for consumer interest rates to drop to between 0% and 0.25%.
        3. By April 10th of this year, a third of Americans had blown through their emergency funds, according to a survey conducted by By April 10th of this year, a third of Americans had blown through their emergency funds, according to a survey conducted by NerdWallet. Millennials are leading the way, with 45 percent of that generation saying their personal backup rescue funds were now depleted. The global health crisis has shaken large and small ec
      • Cash Is Paying More Again — Does That Change How Much Belongs in Savings?
        Cash just became a little more interesting.
      • Worried About a Recession? Make These 8 Money Moves Now
        If you want to shore up your finances in case of recession, here are some money moves you can make now.
      • More than a Moment: The Process to Apple Dental Care
        Meet Flavia Lamberghini, who is the winner of the 2020 Inspiring Women in Business program, sponsored by First Midwest Bank and 101.9 THE MIX. Flavia is the owner of Apple Dental Care and is a board-certified pediatric dentist and clinical assistant professor at the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program at University o
      • Navigating election season: Fostering a productive and safe workplace
        In a polarized election, it's critical for business leaders to strike a balance in the workplace. Consider these strategies for maintaining a work environment that's civil and productive
      • Pension Mistakes Can Last a Lifetime: How to Avoid Them
        Choosing the wrong pension option could impact your financial future in retirement. Consider these four factors before deciding which option works best for you
      • Q&A: How to Protect Yourself from Online Scams
        Elie Hawa thinks about phishing scams every day. As an Information Security Operations Engineer at First Midwest, his job is to keep the bank safe from cyber attacks and other online scams. Much of his work involves helping his colleagues avoid scams – any system is only as strong as its weakest link. We asked Elie how
      • Return to work: A phased approach that really works
        COVID-19 has turned the world upside down, and while most companies have enforced work from home policies amidst the crisis, many are starting to think about when they will return to the office and how to go about that transition. Safety should come first when developing a return to work strategy and there are many pre