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Walden Mutual aims to serve New England’s food community

Independent Banker

includes (from left): Christina Johantgen (head of marketing and creative), Joe York (head of product), Kelsey Cahill (summer associate), Jackie Charron (chief operating officer and executive vice president), Debbie Morin (chief financial officer), and CEO Charley Cummings. The team at Walden Mutual, a planned de novo in Concord, N.H.,

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Discovering Financial Growth: Making Smart Investments with Union Bank

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We’re delighted to bring our Northern Vermont and New Hampshire communities a simple, yet powerful way to grow your money. ’ Among the many ways to invest, the stock market is like a fertile field for your money, providing a chance to significantly increase your wealth over time.

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Ensuring a Sustainable Legacy: The Role of Wealth Management in Estate Planning

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By matching specific investment strategies with your unique level of risk tolerance, tax considerations, and legacy goals, investment management can ensure that your estate not only withstands market fluctuations but also effectively fulfills your plans for how to distribute your wealth to your heirs and philanthropic causes.

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Complex Investment Terms – A Guide for Real People

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Bear Market A bear market is when stock prices are falling, and people are worried they’ll keep falling. Imagine a bear swiping down with its paw; that’s what the market is doing. Bull Market A bull market is the opposite of a bear market. It’s like the price tag for the whole company.

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What is a Certificate of Deposit (CD) and How Do They Work?

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During times of market volatility, like those we’re experiencing today , many individuals interested in building their nest egg, or saving for a specific goal, look for alternatives that offer less risk and more stable returns than traditional stocks and stock-based accounts. But first, let’s discuss what they are, exactly. What is a CD?

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Why No De Novo Banks? Math.

Jeff For Banks

The concept was new, and growth was projected to be robust, albeit not off the charts. The FDIC required the bank to raise $20 million in capital, a tidy sum back in the 1990’s when banks got started with less than half as much. Primary Bank in New Hampshire, started last year, raised around $27 million.

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Guide to Building an Investment Portfolio for VT & NH Investors

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When it comes to investing in the stock market, it can be intimidating to navigate all the options and terminology. Investing should be a long-term wealth building strategy, not a way to “get rich quick” or “beat the market.” Check out our personal savings account options such as CDs, savings accounts, and Money Market.