Financial Literacy
Practical tips, budgeting advice, saving strategies, and financial guidance.
7/15/2026
College is Closer than You Think: Five Financial Steps to Get You on Your Way
For many families, summer is a time to celebrate graduations and look ahead to exciting new beginnings. As students prepare to head off to college this fall, now is also the perfect time to focus on financial readiness.
7/01/2026
How $5 Can Turn Into Half a Million
If you’re looking for one conversation that could change how the teens and young adults in your life think about money, start with their coffee order. A daily $5 Frappuccino costs $1,825 a year. That’s not a lecture. It’s just math (and that’s not counting recent inflation!)
10/22/2026
Never Pay to Get Paid: Spot the Job Scam
A job offer that comes out of nowhere could be a scam in disguise. Scammers are using text messages and social media to lure job seekers with promises of easy money and exciting opportunities. Learn how to spot the warning signs, protect your personal information, and remember one important rule: never pay to get paid.
10/14/2026
Banks never ask that: ANyone can be a scam slayer
Fraudsters are constantly looking for new ways to gain personal information and access to people's accounts. Their best tactic is making one feel a sense of urgency and causing them to make a split decision. It's imperative to always—STOP-CHECK-VERIFY in order to protect yourself from scams.
06/17/2026
Beware of Spoofing Scams: Protecting Yourself from Fraudulent Calls
Scammers are increasingly using phone number spoofing to make calls appear as though they're coming from a trusted sources, including your bank. Learn how to recognize these scams and protect yourself from fraud.
06/05/2026
Elder Financial Abuse: Protecting Your Loved Ones
Elder Financial Abuse is a growing concern which often involves scams, unauthorized transactions, or misuse of trust by a close individual. At BankGloucester, we believe awareness is one of the strongest tools for prevention.
10/14/2026
Robert Russo's Oil Paintings On View Through December 4.
Robert Russo is a Gloucester-based painter who paints with oils on canvas of preferably maritime subjects. Robert has been painting his entire life starting as early as the first grade, and taking it to a more serious level in 2015.
10/8/2026
CELEBRATING OUR 2026 Banking for the Community winners
Thanks to the votes of our customers and neighbors, $35,000 has been shared among 21 local organizations through this year’s Banking for the Community program. We’re proud to support the nonprofits that make our community stronger and grateful to everyone who participated. See this year’s winners and write-in organizations on our blog!
9/1/2026
Banking for the Community
The 19th Annual Banking for the Community program is underway -- this year with more money donated to even Learn about this year's giveaway, meet the participating nonprofits, and see how BankGloucester continues to invest in our local communities.
6/12/2026
Announcing the 2026 BankGloucester Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to this year's BankGloucester Scholarship Award winners!
Investing in the future starts with supporting the next generation. We were honored to recognize these outstanding graduates and celebrate their hard work, dedication, and achievements. Wishing each of them continued success in the years ahead.
6/12/2026
Chris Mailler's Oil Paintings On View Through July 31
Chris Mailler is a Boston-based contemporary painter whose work moves between abstraction and landscape, shaped by a sensitivity to light, atmosphere, and spatial depth. She is a graduate of Tufts University's School of the Museum of Fine Arts and maintains a studio in Boston's Northshore, where the coastal environment continues to inform her practice.
2/24/2026
Community comes together to support families impacted by the Lily Jean tragedy.
BankGloucester is proud to be a trusted partner to collect funds for the FV Lily Jean Fund. Working with Cape Ann Savings Bank and the Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund, all BankGloucester locations are accepting contributions benefiting the families of the F/V Lily Jean.
4/2/2026
Jeannette Steele Esposito’s Acrylic Paintings On View Through May 29
Ipswich based artist Jeannette Steele Esposito is best known for her abstract landscapes. She draws her inspiration from the natural beauty of the North Shore as well as the mid coast of Maine where her family has spent summers for many years.
6/1/2026
Order Checks Using the Mobile App
Need checks? Skip the trip!
You can now order checks directly from your online banking or mobile app account.
It's quick, easy, and secure.
For Online Banking (Web Browser):
- Sign in
Select "Additional Services" Select "Check Order"
For Mobile Banking (App):
- Sign in Select "More" Select "Check Order"
4/22/2026
Go Paperless with E-Statements
Managing your finances should be simple, secure, and convenient. With E-statements, you can access your account statements quickly anytime, reduce paper clutter, and stay organized—all from your computer or smartphone. Plus, it's environmentally-friendly!
Learn how to enroll in E-statements:
4/21/2026
Earn Rewards with BG Points (uChoose Rewards)
Turn your everyday debit card purchases into rewards with BG Points, BankGloucester’s debit card rewards program.
tHE OPEN DOOR FOOD DRIVE: nOV. 2 - 24
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MOST NEEDED ITEMS:
(no glass, please!)
• Cereal
• Coffee & Tea
• Granola Bars
• Oatmeal
• Pancake/Waffle Mix
• Maple Syrup
• 100% Fruit Juice
WHY BREAKFAST FOODS?
When children are home for holiday breaks, families need to put breakfast on the table. When school is in session, those meals are available to kids at the
cafeteria. Help stock the shelves to keep local families well fed over the holidays and beyond.
tOY DRIVE: Nov. 10 - Dec. 12
FOR PATHWAYS FOR CHILDREN, ACTION, INC., AND WELLSPRING HOUSE
November 10 - December 12
Donate new, unwrapped gifts or purchase a gift through their Amazon wish list to brighten the holidays for Cape Ann families who need some extra holiday help. View ways to give.
Care Dimensions Tree of Lights Ceremony: Dec. 2, 5-6PM
160 Main Street, Gloucester
Honor a loved one by illuminating a light on a tree through various sponsorship levels. Learn more.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA: Dec. 5, 10:30-11:30 AM
Capture the magic of the season with Photos with Santa at BankGloucester! As a thank you to all of our customers, enjoy snacks and special holiday treats.
Please register in advance!
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