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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
Security

What is a Safe Deposit Box?

Renting a safe deposit box might be a safer option than storing your valuables at home.

Deirdre Jannerelli
Security

Keep Your Guard Up on Public Computers and Wi-Fi

Beware of public computers and Wi-Fi networks in libraries, hotels, or coffee shops. They could allow cyber thieves to steal your personal and financial information.

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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
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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Deirdre Jannerelli
Security

Security Alert - Social Media Banking Scam

A recent scam is targeting banking customers through social media. As a reminder, never provide your personal banking information to unknown individuals, for any purpose.

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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.

Andrea Rodrigues
Security

Protect Yourself When Using Your Debit Card

The best defense against card thieves is to stay vigilant and prepared, and on the lookout for anything suspicious. Here are some tips:

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.

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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
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.

Deirdre Jannerelli
Security

PREVENTING ID THEFT AFTER THE EQUIFAX DATA BREACH

Learn what you can do to help protect your identity in the wake of the Equifax data breach.

Andrea Rodrigues
Security

DON'T LET YOUR ONLINE PASSWORDS FALL INTO THE WRONG HANDS

Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself from username and password theft.

Andrea Rodrigues
Security

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR WALLET IS LOST OR STOLEN

These things do happen, and there are some things you can do right away to help lessen the chances of fraudulent charges or identify theft.

Andrea Rodrigues
Security

NAMING A BENEFICIARY TO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT IS A WISE MOVE

Beneficiaries are usually associated with wills, but they can also be added to your checking account, savings account, or a certificate of deposit (also known as a CD). 

Andrea Rodrigues
Security

CHIP-EMBEDDED CARDS HELP FIGHT FRAUD

There are numerous weapons available to fight against fraud, including chip-enabled debit cards, also known as EMV cards.

Andrea Rodrigues
Security

INSURANCE COVERAGE YOU CAN COUNT ON FOR DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

You’re assured of complete insurance coverage with a BankFive deposit account.

Andrea Rodrigues
Security

DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST CYBER CRIME

Remember that you are the first line of defense when it comes to protecting yourself from cyber crime.

Andrea Rodrigues
Security

ABA RELEASES NEW INFOGRAPHIC ON EMV TRANSITION

Are you worried about the transition to EMV chip technology in cards? No need to stress, this new infographic released by the ABA will ease your mind.