By Lynn Viesti Berube Are you overdue for a vacation? You know the signs: little problems may easily morph into big ones, you’re making more mistakes than usual, and perhaps your co-workers keep asking if you feel alright. Taking a vacation might be a great way to reduce stress and freshen your outlook, while experiencing […]
by Celeste Lohrenz Credit and debit cards have become the norm for Americans as fewer shoppers opt to carry cash for day-to-day purchases. Swiping for gas, groceries and even train tickets has become second nature. However, the public’s reliance on this payment method has made card systems a rewarding target for hackers and has led […]
by Lynn Viesti Berube Do you realize that the bank you rely on for financial services is also tops when it comes to supporting the community? That’s right: Milford Bank is right here, offering a lending hand in a variety of ways, from fundraising for causes close to your heart to providing free financial seminars, […]
by Paul Mulligan Back in December of 2008, the Federal Reserve instituted a zero interest rate policy in an effort to curtail the effects of what is now commonly called the Great Recession. For the past seven years, borrowers have been able to take advantage of these lower interest rates. But with the economy now […]
by Jorge Santiago A recent Gallop poll on the banking tendencies of the millennial generation (those born between 1980 and 1996) reveals that this demographic is just as financially astute as preceding generations, despite perceptions to the contrary. In fact, nearly a quarter of them have more than $50,000 in investable, liquid assets. What’s more, […]
by Lynn Viesti Berube In an analysis from American Research Group, shoppers across America are planning to spend on average $882 on holiday shopping this year. Yet, in a survey from GoBankingRates, it was found that 62 percent of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings accounts. The picture being painted here is that […]
by Lynn Viesti Berube The Milford Bank will host a Green Fair at its Main Office Campus on the Milford Green located at 33 Broad Street in Milford. The event will be held on Saturday, November 14th from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Two trucks will be on hand that day. One will accept unwanted […]
by Celeste Lohrenz By nature, personal finances are those monetary concerns that keep us, individually, up at night. We all adopt our own tactics and tricks to keep on top of our bills, rent/mortgage payments and other expenses, but some of us have more complicated assets than others and may need professional guidance from time […]
by Lynn Viesti Berube With Labor Day in the rear view mirror, we’re now into fall and, with it, colder weather. After the winter Connecticut experienced in 2014, it’s safe to say that we’re all holding tightly to these last few days of warm weather. While you may not have turned on the furnace just […]
by Trish Townsend If you have aspirations of one day owning a home, leasing a car or paying for college (either for you or your children) then you know the road to obtaining these goals leads directly through your credit score. Your credit score is the numerical evaluation of your lending history, and it is […]
