Smart About Money: “Pig Butchering" scam targets local homeowners
Some say it’s an ugly name – the “Pig Butchering” scam. But it’s the scammers’ own description of the ugly crime they’re committing and how…
Free Community Shred Day at Canton Co-operative - Saturday, May 4th, 9AM to noon - rain or shine
Canton, Mass. – Canton Co-operative Bank will once again be sponsoring its free community Shred Day on Saturday, May 4th from 9AM until…
POSTPONED - ”Is this the right time to buy a house?” -- Free HomeBuyer Info Session on Saturday, April 20th on Zoom
April 19 2024 - This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled soon! Canton, Mass. – Canton Co-operative Bank will once again be…
Smart About Money: “Your information has been found on the dark web …”
Many people have heard of “the dark web.” Most have no idea of what it is and – given the potential dangers – they aren’t inclined to go…
Scammers are using AI technology …
News reports are beginning to indicate that scammers are starting to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. A quick Google search…
March 7th is National "Slam the Scam" Day - tools to stop scammers in their tracks
March 7th is the Social Security Administration's National “Slam The Scam” Day. Here are the four basic signs of a scam ... Like every…
Smart About Money: Customer service today - seems like too often it's self-service?
One of the most important aspects of Financial Fitness these days is accepting the reality that dealing with many companies means that you…
Five important questions to ask yourself before buying a house ...
At Canton Co-operative Bank, our goal is to be a resource for homebuyers – to help you understand your options and make financing decisions…
"Two Things to Consider in 2024" ... Nick Maffeo's President's Letter, January 2024
If you have your mortgage here at Canton Co-operative and you’re thinking of accessing the equity in your home, applying for a Home Equity…
Smart About Money: Keeping an eye on your money in 2024 …
Late last year, the news came out that Intuit was shutting down its budgeting app, Mint. One news report said it was because most people…
"Good Ideas!" e-Newsletter January 2024 - Buying a house in 2024, new debit cards available now, Pie Day Plus thanks!
Some buyers are afraid of buying now because - they say - “the rates are so high.”
Smart About Money: Considering some of the obstacles to buying a home today …
Three years ago – in what some people now think of as The Good Old Days – mortgage rates were at historic lows. But there were obstacles.…