by Sindy Berkowitz Imagine walking into a Porsche dealership and offering up an old cell phone as your payment. Not even just a down payment—the whole thing. You’d probably be laughed out the door. Finding someone willing to make such a lopsided deal might seem impossible, but believe it or not, one California teenager was […]
by Becky Tudor At The Milford Bank, we feel that our success is intertwined with the success of our community, which is why we strive to provide, and participate in, events that promote healthy living. That’s why we started the Milford Moves 5K race; it’s also why, this year, we’re taking it to the next […]
by Jorge Santiago What do you think happens to the millions of dollars paid to today’s professional athletes? Do you assume that all of them have fat bank accounts? If so, you’d be wrong. Unfortunately, many of these heroes of the gridiron and diamond squander their earnings. In fact, 78 percent of former NFL stars […]
by JoAnn Sabas Are you like many customers of The Milford Bank who are looking to downsize from a large single-family home or start small with a first home? Then perhaps a condominium is right up your alley. If so, you may be becoming familiar with homeowner’s association agreements, which list mandatory fees for maintenance, capital improvements […]
by Patty Gallagher When it comes to finances, concerns about privacy and security are not always top of mind for consumers performing a common action like making a purchase. And maybe they should be, since today’s customers frequently shop using plastic—most commonly a credit or debit card, which can be directly linked to their bank […]
by Lynn Viesti Berube Attention high school grads: are you heading off to college in the fall but not quite sure what you want to study? You are not alone. According to recent statistics, as many as 80 percent of college freshman walk onto campus for the first time without having chosen a major. Moreover, […]
By Celeste Lohrenz Congratulations—you’ve successfully navigated your way through another tax season and there’s a refund coming your way from the IRS. The only question now is what to do with the money. Sure, summer is coming and you could probably use a quick getaway to the beach. Or maybe you’ve had your eye on […]
by Trish Townsend Credit scores are a necessary part of making big financial decisions these days. Whether it’s buying a car, getting a mortgage, or even applying for some jobs, a high score shows you’re a responsible individual. If you’ve made some mistakes with your credit in the past, all is not lost. Here are […]
by Becky Tudor The Milford Bank recently updated our mobile platform for customers by adding a mobile app for Apple, Android and Amazon tablets. The app is designed to make your banking experience more convenient by enabling you to manage your day-to-day finances from your own smart devices. Best of all, the app is free! […]
by Sindy Berkowitz Have the winter months left your home feeling cluttered? What’s worse, is your living space fuller than your bank account? If both conditions apply, take a hard look at what is collecting dust around the house—perhaps it could help you financially. With Spring (and being able to open the windows again) right […]
