Smart About Money: Chasing credit card rewards ... worth it?
As I recall, it was the late WBZ radio host Lovell Dyett who used to say, “Spend your time wisely. It’s the only money you’ve got.” I found…
Barbara Fotheringham recently promoted at Canton Co-operative Bank
Canton, Mass. – Canton Co-operative Bank President Nick Maffeo has reported that long-time staff member Barbara Fotheringham has been…
Smart About Money: If you're not with a bank you like & trust, switch!
This is not just about Canton Co-operative Bank, though that is obviously the bank I know best. From my previous career as a bank examiner,…
Something wonderful you probably didn't know about: Bela Vasconcelos
It’s funny how you can know someone for quite a while and still be surprised to learn about something special in their past that brought…
Smart About Money: The negotiating question you should never answer?
A gentleman came into the Bank to get an objective opinion on a car loan he was considering. “The people at the dealership asked me what I…
The value of being with a community bank
Here at Canton Co-operative Bank, we talk to customers all the time. Many of them also have accounts at the big national banks. So (without…
Canton Co-operative Bank's 2nd Annual Shred Day another big success!
The day before would have been a wash-out. And it was cloudy and a little cold. But the local people who stopped by Canton Co-operative's…
Smart About Money: Be your own loan officer with a Home Equity Line
Have some people mis-used Home Equity Lines of Credit? Absolutely! In the mortgage meltdown of 2008, a lot of people used their equity to…
Free Info Session for First-Time HomeBuyers at Canton Co-operative Bank on Saturday, May 6th
Canton, Mass. – Canton Co-operative Bank is sponsoring a free 90-minute Info Session for First-Time HomeBuyers on Saturday, May 6th from…
Canton Co-operative Bank sponsoring 2nd Annual Free Community Shred Day on Saturday, April 22nd from 9AM until noon
Canton, Mass. – Canton Co-operative Bank will be sponsoring its 2nd annual free community Shred Day on Saturday, April 22nd from 9AM until…
Smart About Money: Is someone you trust embezzling from you?
There are a couple of situations when a local business owner should absolutely take action to determine if someone is abusing your trust…
Mortgage rates are going up. Would it be crazy to go with an adjustable rate mortgage now?
Excellent question! The economy is heating up. Federal Reserve watchers are predicting possible rate increases - plural! - in the months to…