During times of market volatility, like those we’re experiencing today, many individuals interested in building their nest egg, or saving for a specific goal, look for alternatives that offer less risk and more stable returns than traditional stocks and stock-based accounts. While CDs have often been written off in the recent past for their low-yields, […]
Starting your own business is an incredibly exciting moment in your life, whether you’ve ventured into business ownership before, or if this is your first time setting up shop. From the first spark of an idea to the day you open your doors to the public, there’s plenty to keep you busy along the way. […]
Union Bank has always prioritized giving back to the communities we serve. In fact, last year we provided meaningful support to over 175 non-profit organizations throughout northern Vermont and northern New Hampshire. From food shelfs and Meals on Wheels, to community health care providers and cancer research, to low & moderate-income housing projects, to performing […]
Homeownership has long been considered part of the American dream. The conventional wisdom is that owning is better than renting, mainly because of the concept of building home equity through ownership. As a homeowner, there may be times when you question the advantages of ownership as you calculate the annual amounts you spend on property […]
When it comes to investing in the stock market, it can be intimidating to navigate all the options and terminology. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at investment portfolios, which are simply a collection of assets such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). We’ll cover the basics and […]
In celebration of our new Shelburne Village branch recently opening, we have collected input and insights from the wonderful community of people working and living in Shelburne, Vermont. To start with an introduction to Dave Micklas, Asst. Vice President, Branch and Business Development Manager: “After more than 27 years in banking it’s good to finally work […]