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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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Andrea Rodrigues
Saving

How Safe Are My Bank Deposits?

What happens to your money if your bank goes under? No need to worry at BankFive, where a combination of FDIC and DIF coverage keep your deposits 100% protected.

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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.

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.

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Adam DeFrias
Money Management

Add "Open a Checking Account" to Your College To-Do List

It’s a good idea to have a checking account while in college. It gives you a way to monitor spending habits and keeps you from having to carry around cash.

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Adam DeFrias
Saving

Savings Tips for College Students

The typical college student knows that money is always tight, so it’s best if you find ways to save when and where you can so you can stretch your dollars.

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Adam DeFrias
Money Management

Set Your Child Up To Be Financially Independent

Preparing your child to become financially independent is a process that you can start at a very young age and will benefit them in the future.

Andrea Rodrigues
News

Community Foundation BankFive Foundation Fund Awards Grant to Argosy Collegiate Charter School

The BankFive Foundation, a fund of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, recently awarded $25,000 to Argosy Collegiate Charter School.