Tips for Seniors to Protect Your Finances
Financial abuse is on the rise in America. While none of us want to believe that a loved one would betray us, it happens all too often. We’ve seen...
Tax ID Fraud is No Joke. Heres how to Protect Yourself.
In 2015, the Internal Revenue Service was able to thwart over 1.4 million different tax fraud attempts worth nearly $11 billion! Criminals are now...
Disposal Guidelines for Financial Records and Receipts
Receipts and financial records hold a high level of importance – in both our personal lives and professional lives. According to the IRS, the...
A Question to Ask Before Choosing a Bank
A bank has evolved from a standard source of financial safekeeping to immense financial supermarkets that offer a large assortment of accounts,...
Financial Tips for Business Owners
Starting and maintaining a business is a rewarding – yet highly challenging – endeavor. Not only does the task carry a lot of risk, it can be...
Financial Tips for Tax Season
As the tax season quickly approaches, it is imperative that you learn a few financial tips that will ensure that you are able to save money, avoid...
A Straight-Forward Guide on Choosing the Right Bank Account
Are you interested in opening a checking account? Would you like to have a savings account so that you may protect a certain percentage of your...
2017 Banking Trends Predictions
As the new year opens, everyone wants and needs to know what to expect of the banking industry for the year ahead. There is no need to guess what is...
Being Smartphone and Tablet Safe
Portable electronics – such as smartphones and tablets – are gaining an immense amount of popularity throughout the world today. Regardless of where...
What You Can Do to Protect Your Kids Personal Information
Our world of high technology is full of wonderful things but it is also full of danger. As adults, we can usually discern the difference and...
Small Charges Can Mean Something Bigger is Happening
With credit card fraud being an epidemic, most people know they should watch their account statements for large items being charged to their cards...
Preparing Your Finances for a Disaster: Creating and Implementing a Plan
The human race has been subjected to a wide array of disasters all throughout history. Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods,...
Internet Banking Security Tips
Securing Computers and Mobile Devices for Internet Banking and Shopping Your computer and mobile devices have multiple access points. These include...
Somerville National Bank Encourages Customers to Be Cautious of Phishing Scams
Phishing is a type of fraud that involves an attacker attempting to learn and utilize an individual’s personal information. Examples include...
Cyber Tips for Holiday Shopping
The holidays are right around the corner and that means food, fun, parties, and lots of online shopping. Online shopping can be a great solution,...