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Spring has indeed sprung in New Hampshire and the Franklin Savings Bank team couldn’t be happier about it. That’s why we decided to share a few of our favorite local nurseries, each one an ideal destination for flowers, plants, and all the essentials you need to start and nurture your garden this spring.

Beat the blues this winter with Franklin Savings Bank’s suggestions for outside-the-box outings, featuring some of NH’s historic museums and theaters.

In honor of the season of giving, our team decided to share a few of our sweetest recipes.

Whether you’re out and about holiday shopping or shopping online, be mindful to keep your personally identifiable information (PII) safe. Scammers know this is the perfect opportunity to be a Grinch and steal the holiday cheer of unsuspecting shoppers – while cashing in big-time. Online shopping poses a potential threat from cyber thieves who are poised to steal PII.

The more you understand the tools and schemes hackers use to access your personal information, the more you will be able to protect yourself from cyberattacks!

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we want to provide our seniors and their family members and caregivers with tips to guard against financial exploitation. Roughly 20 percent of older Americans fall prey to financial exploitation losing on average $120,000, or $3 billion every year, according to a study from the AARP Public Policy Institute.

After a while, the inability to find and purchase an existing home can inspire some homebuyers to call off the search and start building their own from scratch. These situations make the case for construction lending. If this story sounds familiar and you’re considering buying your home, rather than purchasing one that is already built, read on to learn about construction lending and whether it’s the right route to homeownership for you.

Whether you are ready to get rid of it or are struggling with emotional attachment, selling a home can be stressful. We are here to help alleviate any anxiety by providing you with three simple suggestions on selling your home to ensure a seamless selling process. 

Are you ready to make homeownership a reality in 2021? We have some tips to help prepare you for purchasing your first home.

Banks and credit unions; where you see one you’re sure to find the other. The challenge is understanding what sets them apart. They both offer loans and deposit products, so what makes them different?

Just because deciding to retire shouldn’t be scary doesn’t mean it isn’t.

As if planning for retirement wasn’t stressful enough, there is a need to understand the difference between a pension and a 401(k) plan. The importance of recognizing the distinctions between the two is important as pensions aren’t as ubiquitous as they used to be; however, some companies do offer them as part of their employee benefits package.