Is a Community Bank Right for Your Family?

By Jorge Santiago While there are countless banks you can choose to protect and grow your wealth, the simple truth is that there are many differences between the global megabanks you might be more familiar with and locally-focused community banks. The question you’ve got to ask yourself is this: which type of bank will meet […]

Homebuyers: How to Prepare for a Major Household Repair

By JoAnn Sabas After the purchase of your new home, you’ll likely experience an adjustment period during which you learn how to alter your budget and lifestyle to accommodate the new expenses in your life, such as mortgage payments and property taxes. One thing you’re probably not counting on, however, is a major household repair. But […]

New Changes to Our Mobile App Makes Banking More Convenient Than Ever!

By Kristine Rodriguez If you’re among the 72 percent of Americans with a smartphone, we’ve got great news for you: Managing your finances with The Milford Bank has never been more convenient. Thanks to recent upgrades to our mobile banking application, our customers can now complete financial transactions whenever and wherever they choose. We provide […]

Starting to Sweat the Cost of Tuition? We Can Help!

By Patty Gallagher Even from the time your child enters high school, teachers and advisors are beginning to prepare your children for higher education. The idea that your son or daughter is going to graduate might seem far off then, but by the time he or she enters junior year the prospect starts to get […]

Three Ways You Can Improve Your Credit Score

By Paul Mulligan The importance of having good credit cannot be overstated. Having a good credit score—at least 700 on a scale from 300 to 850—can open up a world of possibilities that might otherwise have been unavailable to you. Good credit can help you get approved for a car loan or mortgage. In some […]

Stop by The Milford Bank on Your Path to Becoming a Pokemaster

By Rebecca Tudor Since being launched in early July, the mobile application Pokemon Go has taken the world by storm. It took only one week for 10 million users to download the game (a new record) and has now been downloaded over 30 million times. The odds are, you or someone you know is on […]

Back to Basics: Banking 101

by Pam Reiss Believe it or not, many people get through life without understanding the basic principles of banking. They make their deposits on payday and make withdrawals to pay the bills, and as long as the balance is in the black their finances aren’t given a second thought. But to know the “what” of […]

5 Local Staycation Ideas to Try This Summer

by Mark Attanasio Summer is the perfect time to plan a getaway. You don’t need to worry about snow holding up your travel plans, or missing days of school. And the weather is ideal for all sorts of outdoor activities. But if you are finding it tough to get away for a week-long destination vacation, […]

Don’t Miss Our Website’s Hidden Treasures

by Lynn Viesti Berube If you’ve stopped by one of our office locations and spoken with one of our experienced and friendly employees, you already know about the superior financial services The Milford Bank can provide to help you make the most out of your money. But did you know that there are a variety of […]

Community Roundup: What’s Going On Around Town?

By Janet Harrison Here at The Milford Bank, we don’t think of ourselves as just your local financial institution. We don’t think of ourselves as simply bank employees either. The Milford Bank team is a family. We’re staffed by hard-working people just like you with a dedication to being active members of the community, both […]