NH’s billionaire moves up on Forbes list
New Hampshire Forbes 400 billionaire Rick Cohen moved up 58 spots to the 41st richest person in the U.S., and 110th in the world, with the release of the Forbes 400 U.S list this week.
Finance
Primary Bank announces leadership change
William Stone, the founding president and CEO of Primary Bank who has led the Bedford-based bank for more than nine years, departed the bank on Tuesday, according to Thomas Conaton, executive vice president of the bank.
Gagne named president of Million Dollar Round Table global financial alliance
Candia resident Gregory B. Gagne has been named as the president of a global association of more than 700 companies in 80 nations and territories.
Anatomy of a scam: Yes, it can happen to you
In the scam world, Ann’s experience, from the minute her accounts were hacked, through the phone call with the “help desk,” is called a Trojan horse. It’s a seemingly legitimate process that draws in an unsuspecting victim.
It’s Your Money: What Do Credit Score Calculation Changes Mean to You?
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU: In the coming months, you could see a big change in your credit score (for better or worse), or suddenly have a credit score when you didn’t before. It will particularly affect people who plan to apply for a mortgage in the coming years.
AdvisorHub names Rise Private Wealth Management co-founder and CEO Brent Kiley among ‘Advisors to Watch over $1Bil’
Brent Kiley, CFP, ChFC private wealth advisor and CEO of Rise Private Wealth Management, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Bedford, was recognized as one of the “Advisors to Watch Over $1Bil” by AdvisorHub, a publication covering the wealth management industry.
It’s Your Money: Debt Ceiling Deal Winners and Losers
Last week, It’s Your Money looked at the new work requirements for people who get the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and how the myth behind that policy will affect millions of Americans.
Franklin Savings, AARP offer tips for elders to avoid financial abuse
Tips to prevent elder financial abuse, which costs billions of dollars a year, are being offered by Franklin Savings Bank and the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation in anticipation of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15.
It’s Your Money: SNAP and the work requirement myth
The debt ceiling deal increases work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Bank of America expands down payment assistance in New Hampshire
As part of its $15 billion Community Homeownership Commitment®, Bank of America has expanded its Down Payment Grant program to prospective New Hampshire homebuyers in Rockingham and Strafford Counties to help more people prepare for homeownership now and in the future.
It’s your money: Where to find financial literacy information (test your knowledge with our quiz)
You don’t need a special month to focus on financial literacy. With knowledge being power, statistics show that you will immediately improve your finances.
Manchester NAACP and New Hampshire Community Loan Fund launch business accelerator program
Entrepreneurs of color in Manchester and surrounding towns are eligible to apply. Business owners can apply online. Also, entrepreneurs of color can attend a workshop and get help with their applications May 6, from 9 to 11 a.m., in the Community Loan Fund’s Manchester office at 30 Amherst St. Awardees will be notified the week of May 22; an awards celebration will be held May 31.