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Whether you’re looking to buy a home, grow your savings, or manage everyday expenses, the LifeDesign Blog covers a wide range of topics designed to bring clarity and confidence to every step of your financial journey.

Fidelity Bank Announces Leadership Promotions to Strengthen Client Service and Expertise

Fidelity Bank Announces Leadership Promotions to Strengthen Client Service and Expertise September 2026 LEOMINSTER, Mass. – Fidelity Bank is pleased to announce the promotions of three experienced leaders whose expanded roles further strengthen the Bank’s ability to provide clients with personalized service, specialized expertise and trusted financial guidance. Maria Heskes-Allard

Fidelity Bank Named to Forbes List of America’s Best-in-State Banks 2026

Fidelity Bank Named to Forbes List of America’s Best-in-State Banks 2026 September 2026 (Leominster, Mass.) Fidelity Bank has once again been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Banks, earning a place among only three Massachusetts banks recognized in the 2026 ranking. This prestigious recognition reflects the Bank’s continued

Fidelity Bank Supports Paxton Community Garden and Learning Greenhouse Project

Fidelity Bank Supports Paxton Community Garden and Learning Greenhouse Project $10,000 grant will help create educational space for students and community members September 2026 (Leominster, Mass.) Fidelity Bank has provided a $10,000 grant through its Charitable Endowment to the Paxton Garden Club in support of its new Community Garden &

Bluestone Bank Joins the Mutual Bancorp Family of Banks

Bluestone Bank Joins the Mutual Bancorp Family of Banks July 1st, 2026 (Leominster, Mass.) We’re pleased to share that Bluestone Bank has officially joined Mutual Bancorp, becoming part of the same family of community banks as Fidelity Bank and Cape Cod 5. This milestone reflects Mutual Bancorp’s continued commitment to

Fidelity Bank announces the appointment of Rosa Maria Salas to Home Loan Specialist

Fidelity Bank announces the appointment of Rosa Maria Salas to Home Loan Specialist April 1st, 2026 Fidelity Bank announced the appointment of Rosa Maria Salas to Home Loan Specialist serving the Worcester community. She will be located at the Front Street banking center. Salas comes back to Fidelity Bank as

Fidelity Bank Offers Programs That Help with Down Payments and Closing Costs

Fidelity Bank Offers Programs That Help with Down Payments and Closing Costs Buying a home is exciting, but saving for a down payment and closing costs can be challenging. The good news? There are programs that can help. Fidelity Bank participates in homeownership assistance programs through the Federal Home Loan

Fidelity Bank appoints Sean J. O’Connell as President

Fidelity Bank appoints Sean J. O’Connell as President March 23, 2026 Fidelity Bank today announced it has appointed Sean J. O’Connell to President in addition to his current role as the Bank’s Chief Lending Officer. As President, O’Connell will oversee all client-facing business lines, community engagement, and philanthropic initiatives, while

Helping Navigate the Penny Phase-Out

As of early 2026, the United States is no longer producing new pennies. This change follows a 2025 decision by the U.S. Department of Treasury to stop minting the one-cent coin after concluding that it is more expensive to make a penny than its face value. Fidelity Bank is dedicated

Fidelity Bank pledges $40,000 to Fitchburg Public Library OWL Capital Campaign

Fidelity Bank pledges $40,000 to Fitchburg Public Library OWL Capital Campaign Funding to support library’s renovation and expansion project Fidelity Bank today announced it has pledged $40,000 to the Fitchburg Public Library Offering a World of Learning (OWL) Capital Campaign. The funding will support the renovation of the existing Wallace