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Safety and Strength at Marlborough Savings Bank

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:30:37 PST

In recent weeks, the news relating to our industry has become extremely worrisome. On the heels of the earlier subprime lending fiasco and the ripples throughout the economy, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are now in serious trouble and will require government bailout. The very large California bank, IndyMac, was closed and reopened by the Feds.

Casey-Landry Gives Mortgage Advice to 6.76 Million Radio Listeners

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:24:06 PST

As part of ABA's observance of National Homeownership Month, association Chief Operating Officer Diane Casey-Landry yesterday provided mortgage advice to 6.76 million consumers nationwide during interviews with 13 major radio outlets, including Metro Source, the second largest network in the country.

Travel Tips from the Massachusetts Bankers Association

Fri, 30 May 2008 08:35:07 PST

You are sure to save a little money and be a little more secure by using these financial travel tips from the Massachusetts Bankers Association.

When Internet Scam Artists Go "Phishing," Don't Take the Bait

Wed, 28 May 2008 11:31:32 PST

Avoid being lured into giving out personal information.

Law enforcement officials use the word "phishing" to describe a type of identity theft by which scammers use fake Web sites and e-mails to fish for valuable personal information from consumers. The FBI also is calling it the "hottest and most troubling new scam on the Internet." Even the FDIC's good name was used fraudulently in a phishing scheme.

Stay Healthy While You Travel

Mon, 12 May 2008 14:18:19 PST

Your vacation abroad can be even more enjoyable if you remember these tips from the Center for Disease Control.

How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Identity Theft

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:31:24 PST

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, with as many as 750,000 Americans becoming victims every year according to government estimates.

Hatching Your Retirement Nest Egg

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:22:24 PST

Much of the focus on retirement planning centers around accumulating a nest egg large enough to help provide income to fund a comfortable retirement lifestyle. After all, there’s no sense worrying about how to get money from a retirement nest egg before the egg is ready to be "hatched." Or, is there?

What’s Next for Banks?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:17:20 PST

What’s Next for Banks? Here’s how they’re covering their assets in the wake of the subprime mess, according to Gallup’s top expert in financial services.

So what about this subprime market?

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:33:06 PST

There’s been a great deal of news lately on the subprime mortgage lending market and its effect on consumers, the banking industry and the financial world in general. I thought I would share with you a few thoughts and perhaps enlighten you on Marlborough Savings Bank’s position.

We're Open March 17th in Westborough!

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:48:30 PST

Our new branch is ready and we've got some great specials.

Baby Boomers and Their “Boomer-ang” Children

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:08:58 PST

In recent years, many baby boomers have been witnessing a growing trend: Their college-aged children are moving back home after they complete their education.

Top Off Your Retirement Income

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:00:08 PST

Somewhere along the road to retirement, you will need to be sure you’ve taken advantage of all possible sources to "fill up" your retirement income "tank."

A Vacation Home - The Ultimate Hideaway

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:39:15 PST

If a mountain getaway or an ocean view has become your American dream, then perhaps you should know that a vacation home can offer some tax savings that may help pay for your hideaway.

How much life insurance do you really need?

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:28:55 PST

Sometimes people buy life insurance before performing a financial needs analysis. They might choose an amount that seems comfortable, without actually taking into account all the potential expenses their families might face in the event of an untimely death. If they did make an objective assessment of the possible economic consequences, they would be doing what is called a financial needs analysis.

What to Expect When Working with Your Estate Planning Team

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:12:53 PST

Estate planning often involves the coordinated efforts of an estate planning team consisting of your attorney, accountant, and financial professional.

The Taxability of Social Security Benefits

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:02:15 PST

Did you know that the Social Security benefits you receive might be subject to income tax? If you earn provisional income that exceeds certain limits, you may need to pay income taxes on a portion of your Social Security benefits.

Pension Payout Options - What's Right for You?

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:54:54 PST

Thoughts of retirement are often accompanied by images of the enjoyable ways you’ll spend your days. One thing you may not even consider, though, is that you may be faced with a very important decision come retirement day.

Living Value - The Other Side of Life Insurance

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:39:00 PST

Many people may think of life insurance—in its simplest form—as a means of securing funds to cover financial obligations, such as a mortgage, or to replace income in the event of the death of a family breadwinner. It’s no wonder that the death benefit under a life insurance policy is often its most important and most well-understood feature.

Fake Check Scams

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:13:34 PST

Fake check scams are clever ploys designed to steal your money. You can avoid becoming a victim by recognizing how the scam works and understanding your responsibility for the checks that you deposit in your account.

Your Legacy and Generation-Skipping Taxes

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:53:24 PST

Many high net worth individuals concentrate their personal planning efforts on minimizing estate and gift taxation while maximizing the passing of assets to heirs. However, as many estate planning practitioners can attest, the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax is an equally important, yet often overlooked, estate planning issue.