What is identify theft and how does it occur? According to the FTC, identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal or financial information to make purchases, get benefits, file taxes, or commit fraud. It usually occurs due to a data breach where your personal information was stored somewhere and stolen. You can also become a victim if you provide your personal information to a malicious caller or if one of your personal passwords are compromised.

Did you know that summer is the busiest season in real estate? Northern Bank's Michele Fitzpatrick was recently invited to present a CE credit class for Cotter Law and the WFG Real Estate School, where the hot real estate market was the focal point of discussion. She was joined by Attorney Elizabeth Cotter of Cotter Law and Lisa Stills from WFG National Title Insurance Company.

The simplest way to protect yourself from fraud is to be aware. Recently during the pandemic, there’s been an increase in scammers making fake calls asking consumers to make payments with gift cards. Gifts cards are not to be used to pay the IRS, social security, tech support, or a family member. 

Every year, Earth Day sparks much reflection on green living and environmental protection. But how often do you think about the environment in relation to your banking habits? Fortunately, you can save the environment and your money with these four quick tips. 

Corporate Account Takeover occurs when cybercriminals gain unauthorized access to business accounts using various online tools. Leveraging these tools, cybercriminals can access online banking accounts and gather applicable information to conduct financial crimes. 

After thirty years in the financial services consulting sector, Tobey Kelly decided it was time to take a step back and develop a plan for her “second act.” In June of 2018, Tobey left her job in the corporate world and by November 2018, her and Tim were the newest franchisees for Goldfish Swim School in Milford, MA.

We have focused on who can utilize a 1031 Exchange, what types of properties qualify, when is the best time to exchange and most often, how the process works. However, it is equally as important to understand WHY investors exchange, so you can better determine if an exchange is right for your business.

When the state of Massachusetts shut down, the large Boston office buildings emptied. With that mass exodus, Myeong Lowe, founder and owner of Utopia Cleaners, witnessed the need for dry cleaning services plummet overnight; No button-down shirts, suits, and handle with care apparel required for these now remote workers.

The Northern Bank Charitable Foundation annually selects a child of one of our local police or firefighters as the recipient of the James E. McGarry scholarship. The 2020 scholarship winner, Samantha Galvin graduated with a 4.0 from North Reading High School and will be attending Harvard University in the fall.

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the homeless families in our communities, with many going hungry.

During this challenging and uncertain time, our goal at Northern Bank is to provide the high level of service and support that we have delivered for the past 60 years. We know this current situation has not only impacted your everyday lives, it has also put an economic strain on many of our business and consumer customers.

In 1964, the Edward M. Connolly Insurance Agency, a family-owned business, moved into a charming yellow Victorian that once housed the J.M. Fletcher general store, circa 1855. In 1997 he purchased and renovated the building to make it their place of business and family home.