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Taxes. Love them or hate them you’ve got to file them. Make this tax season a little less stressful by keeping your personal information safe from bad actors by following the tips below. If, when you try to file, you are told a tax return has already been filed or income is seen from a different…
Winter hibernation is almost over! With nice weather on its way, there are more opportunities to get outside for a walk around the park or a trip to the beach. It’s nice to go bag-free and leave the purse in the car. And that’s what a certain group of bad actors are hoping for… The…
Chelsea Groton’s Customer Care Center is upgrading the call center software to provide customers with an even better customer service experience. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming: Rest assured, no matter how community members choose to connect, there will always be the option to speak directly with a Customer Care team member. Stay tuned…
Money transfers. They’re easy, convenient, and fast! They can also be risky if you’re not completely confident about who is on the other side of the transfer. Scammers are continuously developing tactics to trick and fool individuals to separate them from their money. They use countless tactics ranging from impersonating a loved one in distress to…
March 6th is National Slam the Scam Day and the Social Security Administration (SSA) is sharing helpful tips and pointers to help protect your personal information! Here’s the advice from the SSA: On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we [SSA] give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop…
After a long day, most people get to go home to a nice bed and sleep, but that is not the case for everyone. That’s where the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Connecticut steps in. Receiving referrals from state agencies, organizations, churches, and more, the Furniture Bank provides beds and furniture to people in need. We…
After long talks and extensive thought, you have decided you are ready to start a family of your own. There’s a lot to account for when welcoming a child into the world, not the least of which is the expense of it all. Having a baby is expensive, really expensive. In 2022, Brookings Institute shared…
Need your coins counted? Want to make a difference in the community? Stop in to any of the Chelsea Groton branches where this service is offered! The 3% fees normally charged for use of the coin counting machines are donated to the following organizations: Customers who currently do not pay a fee for this service…
According to a press announcement distributed by the Mutuals Matter Association, the Mutuals Matter campaign “emphasizes the fact that, unlike other financial institutions that prioritize shareholder profits, mutual banks are bound by their charters to focus on the economic well-being of their customers and to invest directly into the communities they serve. As depositor-owned institutions,…
Everyone’s favorite season is almost upon us… tax season! It’s a time to round up your W-2’s, note life changes, and submit important and confidential information for your tax return. And for some upon filing their taxes, they unfortunately discover they are a victim of tax identity theft. What is tax identity theft? Tax identity…
