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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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BankFive
Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Renee Roberts

Renee Roberts has been with BankFive for nearly 12 years, working her way up from Teller to her current role of Lending Specialist.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Home Tips

How to Start the Home Buying Process

Here's a look a some of the things you can do both online and offline to start the home buying process on the right foot.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Business

BankFive Selected to Participate in the Small Business Banking Partnership

For the ninth year, BankFive has been selected to participate in the Small Business Banking Partnership created by the Massachusetts State Treasury.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Home Tips

Buying a Home with No Down Payment

There are specific types of mortgages that can give borrowers some relief from traditional down payment requirements.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Security

Security Freezes and Fraud Alerts for Extra Online Protection

Extra precautions such as security freezes and fraud alerts can help protect your finances and identity while conducting everyday business online. 

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Andrea Rodrigues
Money Management

ATM vs. Debit Cards – Have You Ever Wondered How They Differ?

While many people think an ATM card and a debit card are one and the same, there are actually several differences between these two types of cards.
 

Ivan Brito, M.O. L.I.F.E. Chief Operating Officer and Andrea Amaral Rodrigues, BankFive VP, Marketing Manager.
Andrea Rodrigues
News

BankFive Donating $10,000 to Local Charities

In the spirit of the holiday season, BankFive announced today that it is giving a total of $10,000 to several soup kitchens and similar organizations in the area.

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Deirdre Jannerelli
Retirement

You Might be Wondering - Is an IRA the same as a 401k?

IRAs and 401ks share a lot of similarities, but they have very unique differences as well. Here's a detailed look at these two popular retirement savings accounts.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Home Tips

30-Year vs. 15-Year Mortgage – Which Is a Better Fit for You?

If you're thinking about purchasing a home, it's important to know the differences between a 30-year and 15-year mortgage.   

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BankFive
Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Priscilla Beaulieu

Our Human Resources Officer Priscilla Beaulieu has certainly worked her way up the employment ladder. She started out with us 20 years ago as an intern!

Woman holding shopping bags in a mall while shopping for Black Friday deals
Andrea Rodrigues
Security

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Security Tips

Following these security tips on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, will help you remain protected while searching for those holiday deals.

Monica Carreiro Botelho, Mortgage Originator
Andrea Rodrigues
News

BankFive Hires Monica Carreiro Botelho as Mortgage Loan Originator

BankFive is pleased to announce that it has hired Monica Carreiro Botelho as a Mortgage Loan Originator.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Home Tips

Things to Keep in Mind When Buying a Fixer Upper

If you’re considering buying a fixer upper, here are some things to keep in mind before finalizing the purchase and successfully reaching your renovation goals.

Deirdre Jannerelli
Security

Don't Get Sucked in by Phishing Scams

In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, we review some common phishing scams used to lure victims into revealing their sensitive information.

Andrea Rodrigues
Retirement

It’s Not Too Late to Save for Retirement

It’s best to start saving for retirement as soon as possible to maximize your savings, but you can still make up for lost time, even if you’re middle-aged.

Deirdre Jannerelli
Security

Beware of Fake Check Scams

Avoid getting ripped off by fake checks. Here are some tips to help protect you from this type of scam.

Deirdre Jannerelli
Credit

5 Important Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

Interested in improving your credit? From identifying errors in your credit reports, to taking out a Collateral loan, here are some tips for increasing your credit score.

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Andrea Rodrigues
News

BankFive Awards $10,000 Grant to Greater Fall River RE-CREATION

BankFive announces support of the Greater Fall River RE-CREATION's Community & Wellness Center gymnasium.