Smart About Money: Saving is a 'path to happiness'
For too many people, saving sounds boring. Like they’re not going to have any fun...now or ever. That is absolutely wrong. Most of the…
There's an easy way to get money from your house without touching your mortage
With the real estate market heating up and the economy improving, a lot of homeowners who didn’t have much equity have equity now. And they…
Smart About Money: How to "hit the jackpot" with extended warranties
David Bakke, writing for the Money Crashers personal finance blog, says he “cannot think of a single instance where purchasing an extended…
Smart About Money: Worried a loved one may be on "a sucker list?"
If you’re trying to help a relative or friend you see responding to dubious mail and telephone schemes, you’ve probably realized how tough…
Smart About Money: If getting a mortgage is a big deal to you ...
Unless you’re Donald Trump or refinancing is your hobby, getting a mortgage is probably not something you do often. Borrowers tend to see…
Maffeo named president of Canton Co-operative Bank
Deborah Kreusch, CEO of Canton Co-operative Bank, has announced that Nicholas (Nick) Maffeo was named president of the local, independent…
Smart About Money: Two absolute red flags of a scam
Sometimes it seems as if there are people in the world who actually have nothing to do all day and all night but think up scams to steal…
Smart About Money: Do you really need a financial plan?
The biggest part of successful money management is having a plan. That doesn’t mean you need a formal financial plan. In fact, the vast…
Smart About Money: The truth behind some mortgage "myths"
Bankers hear all kinds of questions about mortgages. Here are a few of the most common misconceptions and flat-out myths, and the truth…
Smart About Money: "Do one thing different" to improve your finances
If you’re struggling with your finances — and many people are — December is the perfect time both for reflection and for considering new…