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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.

taxes
Deirdre Jannerelli
— Security

Tax Tips to Help Protect your Identity

It’s tax time, and crooks are trying to steal hard-earned tax refunds from unsuspecting victims. Here are some tips to protect your money and identity this tax season.

Andrea Rodrigues
— Saving

Deciding What to Do When a CD Matures

When your CD matures, you will have some choices. By giving some thought to your financial goals, you can make an informed decision for your money once your CD matures.

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BankFive
— News

Employee Spotlight: Lisa Celio

As a BankFive Mortgage Originator, Lisa Celio has guided hundreds of families in the SouthCoast region through the mortgage process, and into the homes of their dreams.

Andrea Rodrigues
— Security

Protect Your Online Bank Accounts With These Security Tips

Online banking makes our lives a lot easier, but it can also make cyber thieves’ lives easy as well. To protect your online accounts, consider these security tips.

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BankFive
— News

Employee Spotlight: Sharon Macinnes

Sharon Macinnes has had quite a career at BankFive. She's worked her way up from Teller to her current role as Banking Officer/CRA Officer, Risk Management Specialist.

Andrea Rodrigues
— Money Management

Things to Keep in Mind When Considering Automatic Bill Pay

For many consumers, automatic bill pay can help with organizing their financial obligations and making payments on-time, every time.

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Deirdre Jannerelli
— Security

Beware of Scammers this Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is a favorite time for scammers looking to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. Here's a look at some of the "sweetheart scams" making the rounds.

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BankFive
— News

Employee Spotlight: Veronica Andrade

In her 12 years at BankFive, Veronica Andrade worked her way up from Teller to Vice President, Branch Manager. She even managed two branches at the same time!

Deirdre Jannerelli
— Money Management

What Exactly is a Community Bank?

There are many advantages to consider when making the switch from a big bank to a smaller community bank.

Andrea Rodrigues
— Money Management

Tips for Handling a Financial Windfall

Here are some tips on how to handle your money wisely if you suddenly come into a financial windfall.

Andrea Rodrigues
— Credit

How to Build Credit

If you haven’t yet established credit, there are several ways you can kick-start your credit journey. Here are some ideas to get you headed in the right direction.

Andrea Rodrigues
— Money Management

Knowing the Difference between Credit and Debit Cards

While they look almost identical to one another, understanding the differences between credit cards and debit cards will help you to make smarter financial decisions.

first time banking customer
Deirdre Jannerelli
— Money Management

How to Open Your First Bank Account

Opening a bank account for the first time may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some tips to help make the process as smooth as possible.

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!

Andrea Rodrigues
— Money Management

Should You Merge Your Money? Joint Accounts vs. Separate Accounts

Many married couples maintain their own separate bank accounts. Ultimately, each couple needs to create a financial system that works for them.