Budget-Friendly Vacation Ideas

Budget Friendly Vacation Ideas

Are you thinking about taking a trip this year or planning a dream vacation for the next? It’s summertime and vacations are on the mind! Whatever your future vacation plans may be, this year or next, know that cutting costs is always valuable. You truly do not have to go into major credit card debt …

Helping to Feed Needy Community Members With Eva’s Village Donation

Eva's Village Bagged Lunch

Spencer Savings Bank recently made a $2,500 donation to Eva’s Village to help feed community members. The organization’s Community Kitchen is serving to-go breakfast and lunch to over 400 individuals daily. This is in addition to serving 3 prepared meals a day to those residing in their recovery and sheltering programs. Since the COVID-19 pandemic …

George Celentano Appointed to Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Banking Officer

congrats george celentano

Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of George Celentano to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Officer. Celentano will be responsible for the performance of the bank’s Retail business across all products and channels and for leading the team in building and nurturing strong relationships within the communities that we …

Spencer Savings Bank CFO Steve Fusco Named Leader In Finance by NJBIZ

Congrats Steve Fusco

Spencer Savings Bank recently announced that Executive Vice President and CFO Steve Fusco has been named a “Leader In Finance” by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading statewide business newspaper. The Leaders in Finance awards program celebrates New Jersey’s financial executives at all levels who contribute to the success of their companies as well as their community. …

5 Smart Uses for Your Stimulus Check

stimulus check

President Biden recently signed a new $1.9 trillion COVID relief package. This bill, called the American Rescue Plan, is the third major stimulus package that the federal government has made law. The plan includes another round of stimulus checks, extended unemployment benefits, expanded tax credits, funding for schools and state/local governments and much more. Having …

Spencer Savings Bank Receives NJBankers’ 2019 Community Service Award

NJ Bankers

Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded with the NJ Bankers’ 2019 Community Service Award for its community service work. The Community Service Award Project, sponsored by NJBankers, is an annual program held to both celebrate the community work of members and share these efforts with representatives of New Jersey’s …

Five Ways to Upgrade Your Home Using Your Tax Refund

Home Improvement

A tax refund can act as a very welcome bonus. One of the best ways to spend your tax refund is by making improvements to your home. Home projects can raise the value of your home and improve its aesthetics and functionality. Below are five of the best home renovations to spend your tax refund …

“Warm Up This Winter” Drive For Bridges Outreach Nonprofit

Bridges Outreach Collection

Spencer Savings Bank recently hosted a “Warm Up This Winter” drive in support of Bridges Outreach, a non-profit organization headquartered in Union County. The bank and employees donated hundreds of new socks, gloves, hats and scarves to help keep their clients nice and warm this winter season. Contactless shopping was done with items purchased at …

Protect Your Future With The Right IRA Account

retirement ira accounts

Tax season commenced on February 12th, and the IRS has begun accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns. There are ways to help you save on your taxes and funding an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) is one of them. An IRA is a personal account, meaning that you do not need an employer to open …

How To Spot And Avoid Online Dating Scams

Romance Scam

February is the time to celebrate love. Many people turn to online dating sites in the hopes of finding love. In 2019, there were over 30 million online dating users in the United States. Scammers know millions of people use online dating sites. They are on there as well and ready to steal your money. …