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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.

Andrea Rodrigues
Home Tips

Taking The Chill Out Of Winter With A New Heating System

If your home heating system isn’t performing efficiently, now is a great time to look into a replacement system, especially with plunging temperatures ahead.

Andrea Rodrigues
Security

Don’t Let Down Your Guard When Holiday Shopping Online

Knowing how to securely shop online during this holiday season will help protect you, and your wallet, from cyber thieves. Here are some tips for safe online shopping.

Deirdre Jannerelli
Saving

Have Fun While Saving Money

Saving money doesn't have to be boring! Here are some fun ways to help you cut costs in your everyday life, and stay motivated with your savings goals.

Andrea Rodrigues
Home Tips

Offering A Helping Hand To Our Military Veterans

At BankFive, we believe in rewarding those who have served our country, which is why we have several loan products available to military veterans.

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Andrea Rodrigues
News

BankFive Supports Salvation Army Holiday Turkey Drive

BankFive, once again supports The Salvation Army of Greater Fall River’s Holiday Turkey Drive.

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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.

Andrea Rodrigues
News

BankFive Foundation Fund Awards Grant to Community Autism Resources for Educational Programming

BankFive Foundation, a fund of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, recently awarded $5,000 to Community Autism Resources Inc. (CAR) in Swansea, Mass.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Security

Five Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe Online

It’s important for parents to know how to keep their children safe from threats online.
Here are five online safety tips to share with your children.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Saving

Mistakes to Avoid When Investing in CDs

While CDs can be a safe and solid investment tool, there are some mistakes with CD investing that could end up costing you. Here are some tips to help avoid them.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Business

Protect Your Business Network from Ransomware

In recognition of October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month here are five tips to help businesses protect themselves again ransomware attacks.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Credit

Tips To Help Raise Your Credit Score

It’s never too late to start repairing your credit score. Making the right financial choices now can help you enjoy financial security down the road.

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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.