NWSB Blog
Your guide for better financial decisions.

Preparing for the financial impact of natural disasters
As witnessed recently in a number of areas in the United States, natural disasters such as a severe storm, fire or flood can happen at any time. These tragedies cause damage to homes and property...
Sheila J. Fleischer | Posted on Feb 04, 2022

Beneficiary Designations
Selecting beneficiaries for retirement benefits is different from choosing beneficiaries for other assets such as life insurance. With retirement benefits, you need to know the impact of income...
Mark P. Bernier, CFA | Posted on Feb 01, 2022

COMMUNITY PRIDE - 2021 IN REVIEW
NWSB Bank is committed to the communities in which we live, work and play. Below is a wrap-up of our community pride for the year 2021.
(photo above) In 2021, our team enjoyed...
Posted on Jan 22, 2022

Prioritizing your retirement
As you approach your retirement years, it’s helpful to envision what this special time might look like and how you will fill your days. Understandably, for many of us, financial resources are...
Mark P. Bernier, CFA | Posted on Dec 21, 2021

Making a major purchase?
Making a major purchase? This is a great time to take advantage of the Buyer’s Protection and Extended Warranty benefits available with Advantage Rewards Checking...
Posted on Dec 14, 2021

Tax benefits associated with charitable giving
With the holiday season upon us and the end of the year approaching, we pause to give thanks for our blessings and the people in our lives. It is also a time when charitable giving often comes to...
Mark P. Bernier, CFA | Posted on Dec 06, 2021