In celebration of National Small Business Month, we sat down with a Spencer business customer to hear about his story – his start in business and road to success. Mukesh “Mike” Papaiya, a Spencer customer since 2003, is an experienced and successful businessman operating numerous business entities: a tobacco distribution company, seven family owned liquor …
Going on vacation is not an inexpensive proposition, so it is important to keep your traveling money safe. It is easy to let your guard down when on vacation, but doing so could open you up to theft, hacking and other crimes. If you want to stay safe and enjoy your favorite destination, just follow …
The famous Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta once said that traveling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. Unfortunately, many people find that traveling not only leaves them speechless but broke. Most of us would love to see more of the world, but the prohibitive cost of flying can quickly dampen even the most …
Greetings Spencer Family, These last few months have been busy ones at Spencer. We kicked off the first quarter giving back to our community in a significant way. Spencer was very proud to be there for the Marcal employees who suffered a terrible tragedy, right in our own backyard. We’re also proud to have done …
Insights & Inspiration by George Celentano, SVP of Retail Banking This month we celebrate Financial Literacy Month and I believe it is so important to teach children about finances. At home, it’s what I’ve done with my own daughter since she was a young child. Today, she is 18 years old, has no debt and …
Spencer Savings Bank recently celebrated Financial Literacy Month with almost 300 students across various schools in New Jersey. Bank employees participated in “Teach Children To Save Day” events and taught fifth and sixth grade students lesson plans on the importance of saving and other money management skills. As part of National Financial Literacy Month, April …
No matter who you are or where you live, chances are the roof over your head is the most expensive thing you own. According to Zillow, the median home value in New Jersey is $326,300. New Jersey home values have gone up 5.0% over the past year. It is no wonder this asset is the …
Spencer Savings Bank recently made a $7,500 donation to CBHCare, in support of mental health services in its community. The nonprofit organization, celebrating its 50th Anniversary, is the leader in behavioral health care services for New Jersey and Bergen County, offering compassionate and mental health services to thousands in Northern New Jersey. “There continues to …
Spencer Savings Bank recently made a $30,000 donation to benefit those who suffered through the Marcal Paper Plant fire tragedy. The historic New Jersey paper plant was largely destroyed by a devastating fire on January 30, 2019. A $25,000 donation was made to the Marcal employees affected by the fire and $5,000 was also donated …
Spencer Savings Bank has raised $18,633 for Special Olympics New Jersey, with its 8th year participation in the New York Football Giants Snow Bowl. The bank continues to be one of the strongest supporters of the organization, coming in as the 2nd highest fundraising team overall, continuing its streak of being one of the top …