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people shaking hands over business graphs
Marissa Scott
— Business

How to Sell Your Small Business

Selling your small business can feel like an overwhelming task to take on. Here are some tips to ease the process. 

woman at desk looking at bills worried
Marissa Scott
— Money Management

What to Do When You Can't Pay Student Loans

Worried you will not be able to make your student loan payment? Here are some options available to you. 

Internet router and Wi-Fi symbol on desk
Marissa Scott
— Security

Secure Network Access for Your Business

With an increase in remote working and employees using personal devices, it is important that your network is secure. Here are some tips for managing access.

man looking at social media on cell phone
Marissa Scott
— Security

Scamming You Through Social Media

Social media scams are an increasingly popular way hackers are accessing information. Here are some tips to avoid being scammed through your social profile. 

Person online shopping on mobile device and laptop
Marissa Scott
— Security

Online Shopping Security

Online shopping has increased significantly due to COVID-19. Keep your information safe with these tips to avoid being tricked by an online scam. 

Woman looking at her laptop confused
Marissa Scott
— Security

How to Spot Tech Support Scams and What to Do if You Fall Victim

Tech support scammers can do serious damage to your devices and networks. Learn what signs to look for and steps to take if you do fall victim to a scam.

hacker
Deirdre Jannerelli
— Security

How to Tell If You've Been Hacked, and What to Do

Having your information compromised can be scary. Here are some tips to help protect against a cyber intrusion, how to spot a hack, and how to recover from one.

throwing away your mobile phone
Deirdre Jannerelli
— Security

5 Tips for Safely Getting Rid of Your Mobile Device

Not sure what to do with your old cell phone? Here are 5 tips for disposing of it safely, so you don't put your personal information at risk.

organizing financial documents
Deirdre Jannerelli
— Security

Record Retention Strategies: Which Financial Records Should You Keep, and for How Long?

Now could be a good time to sort through your financial records and vital documents to ensure they're properly safeguarded or disposed of. Here are some tips to consider.

retirement plan
Deirdre Jannerelli
— Business

ROI Where it Counts: Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

Offering your employees a retirement plan can allow your business to incentivize, recruit and retain employees. Here are some retirement plans to consider.

Stephanie S. Primo-Simons, VP, Consumer Loans Sales Manager
BankFive
— Employee Spotlights

Stephanie S. Primo-Simons: Celebrating 20 Years with BankFive

Congratulations to Stephanie S. Primo-Simons on her recent milestone anniversary of 20 years of service with BankFive!

unmarried couple discussing finances on couch
Deirdre Jannerelli
— Money Management

5 Financial Tips for Unmarried Couples

Unmarried couples have many of the same financial concerns as married couples, but they don’t have the same legal protections. Here are 5 financial tips to consider.

Close up of Form W-4
Deirdre Jannerelli
— Money Management

Are You Having Enough Tax Withheld from Your Paychecks?

If you got a large refund or had a big payment due after filing taxes, you may need to adjust your withholdings. Here are some tips to help you withhold the right amount.

Deirdre Jannerelli
— Local Business Spotlights

Abundant Beauty by Design: A COVID-19 Success Story

COVID-19 could have proved disastrous for local business Abundant Beauty by Design, but with some fast thinking they've been able to successfully navigate the pandemic.

Rose Vertentes, VP, Retail Administration
BankFive
— Employee Spotlights

Rose Vertentes: 20 Years With BankFive

Congratulations to Rose Vertentes on her recent milestone anniversary of 20 years of service with BankFive!

Mallard Printing Owners Jeff Marques and Bob Lunquest Wearing Some of Their Disposable COVID-19 Masks
Deirdre Jannerelli
— Local Business Spotlights

Mallard Printing: A COVID-19 Success Story

COVID-19 has been hard on local businesses. But with some quick-thinking, Mallard Printing has been able to successfully pivot its business & help the community as well!

Veronica Andrade, Vice President, Branch Manager
BankFive
— News

Veronica Andrade: 15 Years with BankFive

Help us in congratulating Veronica Andrade on her recent 15-year anniversary with BankFive!

Anne P. Tangen
Andrea Rodrigues
— News

BankFive Appoints New President

Chairman Richard L. Lafrance announced today that Anne P. Tangen has been appointed as the President of BankFive effective April 6, 2020.