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Marissa Scott
Money Management

4 Ways to Prepare for Hurricane Season

The right preparations can help make hurricane season less stressful, more comfortable, and safer. Here are 4 things you can do now to help you prepare for a future hurricane.

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Marissa Scott
Business

What Benefits Should a Small Business Offer its Employees?

One way to help ensure that you don’t lose good workers as a small business owner is to offer valuable employee benefits.

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Marissa Scott
Money Management

5 Things to Look for in a Student Checking Account

Student checking accounts allow students to manage their money effectively, while giving them the ability to make purchases and pay bills.

Christina D. Johnk, Chief Human Resources Officer
BankFive
News

BankFive Names Christina Johnk Chief Human Resource Officer

BankFive, a community bank with locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, today announced the promotion of Christina D. Johnk as Chief Human Resources Officer.

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Marissa Scott
Business

Buying vs. Leasing Commercial Real Estate

The decision to buy or lease commercial property will come down to your financial situation and your unique business needs.

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Marissa Scott
Money Management

The Importance of Paying Off Debt

No matter what type of debt you currently have, or how much money you owe in total, paying down your balances can be beneficial in many ways.

Marissa Scott
Business

How to Establish a Credit History for Your Business

As a business owner, it is important to build up a credit history for your business, separate from your own personal credit history.

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Deirdre Jannerelli
Home Tips

10 Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool This Summer

With heat and humidity on the way, here are 10 ways you can help keep your home comfortable and cool this summer.

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Marissa Scott
Business

Creating a Marketing Strategy for Your Small Business

A marketing plan should define your marketing strategy and end goals, as well as your target audience and the type of marketing content that will help you reach them.

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Marissa Scott
Business

Project Management for Your Small Business

Review some of the benefits of project management and explore some tools and resources that can help you streamline the process for your business.

woman looking at documents
Marissa Scott
Money Management

What is Overdraft Protection?

Overdraft protection can be a great tool to help you avoid costly fees stemming from low account balances, but it should be used responsibly.

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Marissa Scott
Business

Video Marketing for Small Businesses

Video is quickly becoming the medium of the internet with businesses running video ads on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

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Marissa Scott
Home Ownership

How Do Rates Affect the Housing Market?

Most people understand that interest rates have an impact on the housing market, but many don’t understand the exact correlation between the two.

SouthCoast Community Foundation Scholarship Winners
BankFive
News

BankFive and SouthCoast Community Foundation Announce Recipient of 2023 President’s Scholarship

Join us in congratulating Malachia, BankFive's Inaugural Recipient of the 2023 President’s Scholarship. 

person checking orders on cell phone
Marissa Scott
Business

Securing Financing for a Home-Based Business

Home businesses have access to a good number of business loan and financing options, even if they don’t have as many choices as larger companies do.

man looking at loan terms
Marissa Scott
Loans

What is Annual Percentage Rate (APR)?

Take a closer look at the ins and outs of APR, so you can make a better, and more informed, borrowing decision.

credit card choices
Marissa Scott
Credit

What to Consider When Choosing a Credit Card

With so many credit card options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the card that’s best for you. Here are some general questions when comparing credit cards.

BankFive
News

BankFive President and CEO Anne P. Tangen Elected to Massachusetts Bankers Association Board of Directors

Congratulations to BankFive’s President and CEO Anne Tangen for being elected to the Massachusetts Bankers Association Board of Directors.