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Reminder to Stay Vigilant: Be Aware of Impersonation Calls

Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange

Farm Credit East has been alerted to a rise in fraud attempts involving criminals impersonating trusted financial institutions, including Farm Credit System institutions and CoBank, Farm Credit East’s funding bank. These scammers may spoof legitimate phone numbers, making it appear that the call is coming from a trusted organization even when it is not. 

August 3, 2026

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Latest Tax Talk

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Tax Talks
Trump Accounts: A New Savings Option for Children

Trump Accounts officially kicked off July 4, 2026, offering a new way to save for a child’s future. A Trump Account is a traditional IRA with specific rules that enable families to start saving and investing for a child early with greater flexibility than a standard retirement account. Any child under age 18 with a Social Security number is eligible for a Trump Account. 

July 28, 2026

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Business Tips and Tools
Proactive Strategies for Business Success: Good Records & Budgeting

If the past several years have taught us anything, it’s that we need to be agile. While we can’t plan for the unexpected — and the unexpected will come — we can be informed and proactive. Planning ahead using available insights can help you strategically accomplish your business goals. So, what can you do today to set yourself up for success?

May 12, 2025

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Business Tips and Tools
Farm Credit East offers more than just farm financing with Country Living Loans

Farm Credit East’s Country Living Loans program helps finance more than just your typical farm. Farm Credit East can do primary residence loans, construction loans, land loans and more. We also welcome the opportunity to finance mobile homes, unlike some other lenders. 

April 15, 2025

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Business Tips and Tools
Vermont Saves Retirement Savings Program

Vermont Saves is a retirement savings program created to give an option to employers that do not offer retirement benefits. The Vermont Saves Program allows employees to contribute to their own Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) through automatic payroll deductions. 

 

April 01, 2025

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Business Tips and Tools
Celebrating Northeast Agriculture

This year’s National Ag Day is Tuesday, March 18. And this year, we celebrate the important role Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products plays in our everyday lives. 

March 18, 2025

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