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Your financial well-being is our priority. Beyond our valuable products and services, we're happy to provide informative articles on a variety of financial topics, and tips you can put into action.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Security

Beware of Bogus Apps for Your Phone or Tablet

Here are some tips from cybersecurity experts to protect yourself from fake apps that continue to scam people today.

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Deirdre Jannerelli
Money Management

Educate Yourself About Checking Account Fees

Nobody likes getting hit with fees, especially when it comes to checking accounts. The good news is that many of the common checking account fees are easy to avoid.

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Andrea Rodrigues
News

BankFive Awards $15,000 to Fall River Public Schools

BankFive has awarded $15,000 to Fall River Public Schools' new core curriculum, "National Geographic Learning: Exploring Science".

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Andrea Rodrigues
Business

5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Account Fraud

Follow these tips to keep your small business safe from account fraud.

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Deirdre Jannerelli
Saving

Save More Money by Cutting the Cost of Cable

Wouldn't you like to put more money into your savings every month? Well, if you're still paying for cable TV, you could turn that bill into cash for your piggy bank!

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Deirdre Jannerelli
Money Management

Is Having a Lot of Bank Accounts Good or Bad?

The pros and cons of having multiple bank accounts – and how to determine how many you may need.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Saving

For Investment Flexibility, Try CD Laddering

CD laddering is a great way to be able to have money tucked away, but also have access to the funds at regular intervals.

Deirdre Jannerelli
Security

Preventing Id Theft After the Equifax Data Breach

Learn what you can do to help protect your identity in the wake of the Equifax data breach.

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Adam DeFrias
Money Management

Add "Open a Checking Account" to Your College To-Do List

It’s a good idea to have a checking account while in college. It gives you a way to monitor spending habits and keeps you from having to carry around cash.

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Adam DeFrias
Saving

Savings Tips for College Students

The typical college student knows that money is always tight, so it’s best if you find ways to save when and where you can so you can stretch your dollars.

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Adam DeFrias
Money Management

Set Your Child Up To Be Financially Independent

Preparing your child to become financially independent is a process that you can start at a very young age and will benefit them in the future.

Andrea Rodrigues
News

Community Foundation BankFive Foundation Fund Awards Grant to Argosy Collegiate Charter School

The BankFive Foundation, a fund of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, recently awarded $25,000 to Argosy Collegiate Charter School.

Andrea Rodrigues
Security

Don’t Let Your Online Passwords Fall Into the Wrong Hands

Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself from username and password theft.

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Deirdre Jannerelli
Saving

Setting Your Sights On Financial Goals

A little planning, prioritizing, and budgeting can help turn your financial goals into realities.

Bank Five Blog
Andrea Rodrigues
News

BankFive Once Again Supports the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament

BankFive will be a supporter of the 2017 Feast of the Blessed Sacrament. BankFive is pleased to once again support the tradition of this rich cultural festival.

Bank Five Blog
Andrea Rodrigues
News

Check Out BankFive's New TV Spots

Check out our new television commercials! Let us know what you think in the comments.

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Deirdre Jannerelli
Money Management

The Ins and Outs of a Joint Account

Some things to consider before adding another person to your bank account.

Carlos Ferreira
Deirdre Jannerelli
Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Profile | SouthCoast Domino's Goes High-Tech

Carlos Ferreira has worked hard to grow his local Domino’s business here in the SouthCoast, and we at BankFive are proud to celebrate his success!