Performing Property Inspections, Titles and Escrow for First-Time Buyers

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All the steps you take to purchase a home – finding property, getting a loan and negotiating the price – are all important. The last leg of the buying process is about coming into ownership. These are the steps necessary for you to come in possession of your home. Performing Inspections Regardless of the property …

President Jane Allerman-Rey Appointed to NJBankers Board of Directors

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Spencer Savings Bank, a leading New Jersey-based community bank, is pleased to announce that President and COO Jane Allerman-Rey has been appointed a member of the New Jersey Bankers Association (NJBankers) Board of Directors. She has been elected for a two-year term. “It is an honor to be a part of the NJBankers leadership team. …

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 …

5 Ways To Prepare Home for Summer

5 Ways to Prepare Home for Summer

Now is a great time to look at ways to prepare your home for summer. It is a good idea to take a few proactive steps to ensure your house is well-prepared for the upcoming months and reduce some costs. Summer months can bring some of the highest energy costs. Taking the time to do …

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

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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 …

Getting To Know Rosalie Small, Vice President and Cash Management Sales Officer

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Tell us a little bit about your professional background. I have 20 years of experience working in the banking and financial planning industry. I’ve worked with both small business and large commercial clients in the areas of business banking, business relationship management, consultative sales, coaching, account management and more. Currently, I serve as the Vice …

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

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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

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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. …

We’re In The “Dreams” Business

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To paraphrase the theme song from “Cheers”, one of the most popular television shows of all time – “You want to be where everybody knows your name.” Throughout 2020 and into 2021, there are few mottos as important to our customers as this. A customer’s banking relationship must have that same rapport as Sam Malone, …

5 Smart Uses for Your Stimulus Check

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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 …