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All Articles
Community News
Loan Basics
Financial Planning
Building & Protecting Credit
Life Milestones & Loans
Fraud Prevention & Security Tips
Community & Customer Stories
Debt Management
Five Steps to Take Before Applying for a Personal Loan

Building & Protecting Credit

Five Steps to Take Before Applying for a Personal Loan

Thinking about applying for a personal loan? Discover five essential …
Top Tips to Manage Debt Consolidation Effectively

Building & Protecting Credit

Top Tips to Manage Debt Consolidation Effectively

Discover smart ways to manage debt consolidation effectively. Get expert …

Community News

1st Franklin Gives Back During the Holiday Season

1st Franklin celebrated the holiday season by volunteering, supporting local …
20th Anniversary T-Shirts for Turkeys Campaign: A Record-Breaking Celebration

Community & Customer Stories

20th Anniversary T-Shirts for Turkeys Campaign: A Record-Breaking Celebration

For more than a decade, it’s been a labor of …
How to Have a Festive Holiday Without Breaking the Bank

Community & Customer Stories

How to Have a Festive Holiday Without Breaking the Bank

From DIY decorations and smart gift ideas to low-cost celebrations, …

Community & Customer Stories

Fall Financial Planning Review: Why Autumn Is the Perfect Time to Review and Renew Your Financial Plans

Autumn is the perfect season for a fresh start, helping …
Pencils and Possibilities: How 1st Franklin Financial Powers Back-to-School Success

Community & Customer Stories

Pencils and Possibilities: How 1st Franklin Financial Powers Back-to-School Success

Back-to-school season isn’t just about new notebooks — it’s about …

Community News

1st Franklin Sponsors Cumbre Alta Soccer Camp

1st Franklin sponsors Cumbre Alta Soccer Camp in Houston, TX …
Comparing Personal Loans vs. Credit Cards for Emergency Expenses

Community & Customer Stories

Comparing Personal Loans vs. Credit Cards for Emergency Expenses

Life throws us all curveballs. What is the best option …

Community News

1st Franklin Northeast Tennessee Region Teams Up With Second Harvest Food Bank

Team members from our Bristol, Kingsport, and Johnson City offices …

Community News

South Carolina Branches Participate in Papa John’s Mutt Strut to Raise Money for Greenville Human Society

Team members from our Greenville, Greer and Laurens branches gave …
5 Ways to Use Personal Loans for Growing Your Financial Future

Debt Management

5 Ways to Use Personal Loans for Growing Your Financial Future

If you had some extra money available right now, what …

Financial Planning

Caring Matters, and It Drives Us at 1st Franklin Financial.

Caring matters in every part of life. Way back in …

Community News

1st Franklin Sponsors The Joy FM’s “T-Shirts for Turkeys” Drive

For the 11th year in a row, 1st Franklin continues …
Auto Repair Loans for Those with Bad Credit

Fraud Prevention & Security Tips

Auto Repair Loans for Those with Bad Credit

That’s how it works at 1st Franklin Financial. We know …

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