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What’s keeping Rhode Islanders from their dream home?

11/16/2018
By: Webster Bank

By Patricia Placencia Housing market conditions over the past few years haven’t helped—but one of the biggest obstacles is misinformation: Myths and lack of awareness of the home lending help readily available in our state. Let’s do a reality check. You may be surprised. [. . .]

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Cybercrime and Small Business: How to Address Evolving Threats

11/06/2018
By: Laurance A. (Larry) Selnick

That’s a common misperception: that cyber thieves only go after big targets, like Equifax, the Pentagon or, yes, Target. Those massive data breaches might convince you that your company can escape notice. [. . .]

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Time to remodel? Upgrade your borrowing know-how.

11/02/2018
By: Webster Bank

Thinking of tapping into the equity in your home for ready cash and tax deductions? Bear in mind: The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated deductions for mortgage interest on home equity loans—unless you’re using the money for “substantial” home improvements. [. . .]

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Keeping It Real: Five Authentic Ways Women Can Lead More Effectively

10/30/2018
By: Debra Drapalla

Today more workplaces are consciously striving to become more diverse and inclusive. Yet women are still far too underrepresented among our leadership ranks. [. . .]

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Why law firms need a Cyber Awareness Plan today

10/28/2018
By: Webster Bank

Consider the cutting-edge intellectual property and privileged client information in your firm’s data files. They’re a prime target for hackers. Nowadays, criminals are especially interested in obtaining personal and financial information that can be sold on the dark web. Even though law firms maintain the highest possible standards of confidentiality, their cyber security can be an entirely different story. [. . .]

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Why Health Care Companies Need a Cyber Awareness Plan

10/25/2018
By: Webster Bank

As the industry transitions from paper-based to electronic health records, cybersecurity has never been more critical. HIPPA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, sets the standard to protecting sensitive patient data. [. . .]

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6 Tips to Help Business Owners Clear the Q4 Home Stretch

10/19/2018
By: Charlotte V Mattei

If you’re like most business owners, you’re preparing to wind down 2018. Now is the optimum time to review your financial position with your accountant, attorney and banker. [. . .]

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How many ways can hackers attack your business today?

10/03/2018
By: Laurance A. (Larry) Selnick

The answer: Plenty, with new threats evolving all the time. Cybersecurity isn’t an IT issue. It’s a business issue. And the cost of prevention is minimal compared to the cost of recovering from a cyber fraud event. [. . .]

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Why employers are taking a closer look at ESOPs

10/01/2018
By: Steven Dowe

Why is the Silver Tsunami creating a sea of change in closely held businesses? What makes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan a timely alternative ownership transition strategy? How does the new Main Street Employee Ownership Act make ESOPs more attractive than ever? And what four key factors can make or break your plan? [. . .]

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Failure Can Be Inspiring. And Success Should Be Shared

09/14/2018
By: Douglas E. Scala

How do you find the leaders of tomorrow? At Webster Bank, the process we go through is a little different because what we’re trying to achieve goes above and beyond the norm: We’re not only looking for people who can be great bankers; we want people who are truly good human beings. [. . .]

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