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Marissa Scott
Business

4 Accounting Formulas Every Business Owner Should Know

Being familiar with basic accounting formulas and knowing how to calculate them will allow you to better track the financial health of your company. 

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Marissa Scott
Loans

Having a Co-Signer on a Loan

Before asking someone to cosign a loan with you, there are several things that both you and your potential co-signer should consider.

BankFive Employees at Watuppa Rowing Center
BankFive
News

5 for Good: Nonprofit Rowing Center Teaches Sport, Life Lessons

WCVB's 5 for Good programming covered a story on the Watuppa Rowing Center and the positive impact they've had in Fall River.

BankFive check presentation to EforAll
BankFive
News

Southcoast Almanac: EforAll South Coast & BankFive: A Great Pair

BankFive's partnership with EforAll Southcoast is covered by Southcoast Almanac. 

Christina Johnk
BankFive
News

BankFive names Christina Johnk SVP, Director of Human Resources

Christina Johnk named SVP, Director of Human Resources at BankFive.

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Marissa Scott
Business

5 Tips for Purchasing Business Software and Tools

In today’s tech-driven world, there is an app or program for just about any business need and in most cases, multiple options for the same solution.

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Marissa Scott
Money Management

Tips to Better Manage Your Finances

Here are some ways to get started with money management, and some tips for identifying when it might be time to hire a financial expert.

Samia Walker, Anne Tangen
BankFive
News

Supporting Female Entrepreneurship Must be a Means to COVID Recovery

Banker & Tradesman recently featured an Op-Ed written by Anne Tangen and Samia Walker, Executive Director of EforAll South Coast.

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Marissa Scott
Business

6 Tips for Work-Life Balance as a Small Business Owner

Running your own business takes hard work and dedication. Here are some suggestions to help you strike a balance between your business and your personal life.

BankFive
News

Boston Business Journal Announces the State's Most Charitable Companies

BankFive named an honoree in The Boston Business Journal's 2022 Corporate Citizenship Award.

BankFive President & CEO, Anne Tangen
BankFive
News

5 Minutes With ... Anne Tangen, President and CEO of BankFive

The Boston Business Journal recently profiled BankFive President and CEO, Anne Tangen. 

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Marissa Scott
Budgeting

4 Tips for Handling Multiple Expenses

With different due dates and payment amounts, staying on top of bills can be challenging. Here are some tips for jugging multiple expenses so you don’t fall behind.

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Marissa Scott
Business

Choosing a Business Structure: Corporations Explained

Here we discuss some advantages and potential disadvantages of incorporating your business.

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Marissa Scott
Loans

4 Tips for Taking Out a Car Loan

Whatever your reason for buying a new car, being familiar with how auto financing works can be helpful before you start car shopping.

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Marissa Scott
Mortgages

4 Things to Do Before Applying for a Mortgage

Being prepared for the mortgage process can help reduce stress and can help improve your chances of being qualified for a loan.

Employee Retention Credit form and pen on desk
Marissa Scott
Business

What Your Business Should Know About the Employee Retention Credit

The ERC was first announced in 2020, and is a refundable tax credit for eligible employers. Take a look at what this could mean for you as a business owner.

woman working at home office desk
Marissa Scott
Business

Making Self-Employment Work as a Small Business Owner

Before making the leap into self-employment it’s important to evaluate all aspects the decision to determine if it’s the right move for you. 

person looking at mortgage paperwork
Marissa Scott
Mortgages

What is an Escrow Account?

Here are some common uses for escrow accounts in the home buying process and how you can benefit from one as the buyer or seller.