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The FSB team is kicking off the holiday season by sharing some fun and unique holiday traditions from all over the world!

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.

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.

While the dream of owning a home may seem out of reach, there are several financing options available to assist home buyers. Check out this latest blog to learn more about existing loan options.

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.

Now’s a good time to forge a path towards building and maintaining good credit. While this may seem like a daunting task if you are not sure where to begin, no need to worry. We can help! We’ve a few tips to help you plan for your financial future.

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.