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Pet Adoption Scams

Thinking about getting a new pet? It’s tempting! But be sure to do your homework. Experts believe at least 80% of sponsored advertisements about pets may be fake.  It’s a frustrating story: you see a cute animal listed for sale online, often on a classifieds website like Craigslist.org. Next, you reach out to the prospective

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Posted by Mascoma Bank on May 30, 2021

Preventing Financial Exploitation

Distressed mature 60s husband and wife sit at table calculate manage household expenses having problems with finances, upset pensioners frustrated troubled with paying bills expenditures

For some people, aging is a tricky balance of maintaining independence and learning to rely on other people for help. This is especially true when it comes to taking care of personal finances. Many of us, as we age, need assistance when it comes to making sure bills are paid, understanding changing investment needs, and

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Posted by Mascoma Bank on March 10, 2021