It’s time for the annual “Best of the Lakes Region” voting. We would appreciate your vote! We have been nominated for best bank or credit union, best customer service and best home mortgage! It really is an honor just to be nominated, and we appreciate the community’s support. You can vote as often as once […]
Archives for 2021
6 Tips to Protect Yourself from Fraud
Our Fraud Management Team offers the following tips to protect yourself from criminals looking to steal your identity and/or your money: Review your credit and online banking regularly. Contact your bank immediately if you notice anything unexpected. Do not open emails you are not expecting. Do not click on pop-ups or gift ads. Validate callers. You […]
Meredith Village Savings Bank Ranked #1 in Carroll County Mortgage Sales
Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) was recently recognized by the Registry Review for Top Mortgage Sales in Carroll Country in 2020. Our experienced lending team continued to serve the needs of our community for home purchases and home refinancing, despite the challenges and uncertainties of 2020,” noted Mark Danahy, Senior Vice President, Residential Retail Lending. […]
Check the Status of Your Economic Impact Payment with the IRS Get My Payment Tool
The US Treasury has begun to deliver the third round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP) to eligible Americans. For most recipients, no action is necessary to receive your payment, it will automatically be deposited into the account you normal receive your tax refund to. The IRS will also be issuing payments via paper checks and […]
Are Your Mobile Apps Eavesdropping on You?
It’s no secret that companies capture information about what you are looking at online and use it to target advertising messages. This includes what you click on, how long you are on a website, your social media activity, and demographics, as well as what you search for. But did you ever wonder if the apps […]
Mutual Benefits National Pet Day Savings and Photo Contest
Mutual Benefits is showering members – and their furry friends – with savings in April! Start looking through those albums, the 2nd National Pet Day Photo Contest starts on April 1st. Submit your favorite photo of your pet(s) by email or mail for a chance to win a Petco eGift Card up to $250. Don’t […]
Federal Income Tax Filing and Contributions Deadline Extended to May 17
The Internal Revenue Service has extended the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year to May 17, 2021; automatically extending the contribution deadline for dual Retirement Accounts (IRA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESA) to the same date. Despite the extension, the does urge taxpayers […]
1099-G Unemployment Compensation Form Scams
The National Unemployment Insurance Fraud Task Force (NUIFTF) has issued an alert warning the public about the issuance of erroneous 1099-G forms. 1099-G forms are issued to recipients of certain government payments, including unemployment compensation. Since unemployment insurance (UI) is taxable income, the State Workforce Agency (SWA) issues 1099-G forms to UI and Internal Revenue […]
New Hampshire Housing Launches Community Heroes Homebuyer Initiative
In appreciation of the vital services that New Hampshire’s essential frontline workers have been providing during the COVID-19 pandemic, New Hampshire Housing has launched a special initiative to help them become homeowners. The new Community Heroes Initiative provides a $3,000 closing-cost credit to eligible first-time homebuyers who finance through one of New Hampshire Housing’s Plus mortgage programs. […]
IRS Issues EIP FAQs as Direct Deposits Begin Moving
The IRS has announced that the third round of economic impact payments will begin reaching Americans this week, with some direct deposit payments arriving as soon as this past weekend. “Additional batches of payments will be sent in the coming weeks by direct deposit and through the mail as a check or debit card. The vast […]