For a lot of businesses in Northern Vermont and New Hampshire, fall isn’t just another season, it’s the season. Foliage tourism brings a surge of visitors through our region, harvest cycles hit for agriculture-adjacent businesses, and holiday retail ramp-up starts earlier every year. All of it lands in a tight window and often requires business […]
Bank text message scams are on the rise and costing consumers more each year. A recent report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that more Americans reported imposter scams than any other type of fraud last year, with nearly $1 billion in losses, after $866 million in losses to imposter scams the year before. […]
Contents: Financial Background Checklist What if something isn’t right? Know your rights as a renter Security Deposit When you’re applying for a lease, your rental application isn’t just about income, as many landlords will also run a background check and review your credit and payment history. If you’re wondering, “What do landlords check before renting,” […]
Contents: The Hidden Risk of Bank Mergers Customer Service Disruptions Stability in Banks Leads to Confidence The Union Bank Difference On the surface, bank mergers might seem like an expansion of financial services to communities. The reality is it’s not as beneficial as it may seem. Today’s economic landscape is driven by profits, growth, and […]
Contents: Recognizing the Need for Financial Support Before a Crisis What Financial Caregiving Really Means Signs It May Be Time to Start the Conversation Balancing Independence With Support Financial Information and Documents to Organize Early How Union Bank Can Support Financial Caregivers How to Talk With Aging Parents About Finances For many families, helping an […]
Contents: The Bank’s Leadership in the Community You Can Meet Your Bankers in Person Products and Services Reflect Local Needs Lending and Mortgage Decisions are Made Locally Visible Involvement in Community Investment Programs Customers Feel Like Neighbors, Not Account Numbers In a time when national banks dominate the headlines, local banks remain the quiet backbone […]