SSB Bank News & Updates

Local Teens Bring Awareness to The Importance of Financial Awareness

1/5/2021

With so much fear and uncertainty stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there is no question that we have all tried to find some good news and lighthearted stories to grasp onto. From the spotlight stories of frontline heroes, to small businesses who were forced to pivot to keep their dreams alive, each story helped us to see the lighter side of this dark and somewhat scary time. There is...

Community: It's Not Just Part of Our Name, It's Part of Our Mission

12/16/2020

We say it all the time... being a community bank holds significant value to us. We recognize that there is more to being a community bank than saying you're a community bank; it is important to put action behind it. Throughout the year, and especially during the holiday season, we do our best to participate in a variety of volunteer and donation projects to try and spread joy and hope in our...

COVID-19 Update: Your safety remains our priority.

12/11/2020

December 11, 2020As many of you know, yesterday Governor Wolf announced increased safety measures to help mitigate the substantial growth in cases of COVID-19 over the last few weeks. We recognize that as difficult as this may be for many of us, especially at a time of the year that is meant to be joyful, the safety of our customers and our staff remains our top priority. As a community...

Ten Ways to Use Christmas Club Savings (That Don’t Involve Christmas)

11/25/2020

Americans, in general, have a desire to save more. The problem? “Savings is America’s Achilles heel”, says Greg McBride, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate.com. They need more help managing their money. Financial institutions can do more to provide products and features that allow individuals to more efficiently and proactively save their money.With our Christmas Club...

SSB Bank Earns PACB Region 1 Chairman's Award

8/28/2020

The Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers (PACB) exclusively represents the interests of the more than 70 community banks chartered in the Commonwealth. The association's mission is focused; to preserve, promote and protect the community banking industry and the mean and women who work to make the financial dreams of their communities and neighbors become realities.PACB holds banks that go...

PHFA Begins Accepting Mortgage and Rent Assistance Applications

7/6/2020

The Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Econic Security (CARES) Act, passed in March, provided $3.9 billion for Pennsylvania and is intended to help people hurt economically during the pandemic. In late May, the General Assembly directed $175 million of these CARES dollars to PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) to provide assistance for struggling renters and homeowners. The portion for mortgage...

We are Committed to Continuing to Serve Our Community

3/14/2020

The following letter was shared with our customers via email on March 14, 2020 to communicate our response and planned initiatives related to COVID-19: As your trusted, local community financial institution, we wanted to share information with you regarding actions and policies we have implemented to safeguard the health of our members and employees while continuing to provide convenient access to...

Humans of SSB: Aaron Shefler & DBA Trucking, Inc.

3/4/2020

When you meet Aaron, one of the first things you’ll learn is that there is so much more to him than meets the eye. At first glance, you may immediately assume his physical limitations, but the second you start talking business, those limitations quickly become an afterthought. Aaron is a true example of a man who lets his tenacity and his aspirations, not his disability, define him. As an adult...

How to Save $1 Million for Retirement

2/21/2020

Sleeping in late, traveling as you please, no more performance reviews... what's not to love about the idea of retirement?Although for most people retirement is the ultimate goal, you're not alone if you don't know how, if, or when you'll be able to retire. Saving money to support your family through retirement can seem daunting, but as we always say, anything can be achieved if you make a plan!...

Humans of SSB: John Patterson & Pittsburgh Community Television (PCTV)

2/19/2020

Over the last almost eleven years, PCTV’s Executive Director, John Patterson, has devoted his passion, time and knowledge for the betterment of the organization and ultimately, Pittsburgh’s public community media. Although he is currently a devoted Pittsburgher through and through, his journey didn’t start in the city of bridges. It actually started back in California many years ago while he lived...

The 5 Qualities of a Healthy and Positive Banking Relationship

2/3/2020

Just like any relationship, there are good (and bad qualities) that you find in partners. Of course, no one is perfect... but you want to find a partner that brings more positive than negative to the relationship. We're not just talking about personal relationships, either. We are talking about the relationship with your bank! You shouldn't be settling for just any bank to manage your finances and...

Consumer's Guide to Establishing Excellent Credit

1/16/2020

With the start of the new year, many of us have vowed to establish goals to help improve our current financial situation. Regardless of your specific goal, they all tie back to a better financial future for you and those you support. Everything you do financially ultimately ties together and can have an impact (for the better or the worse) on your goals. So if you dig down deep enough, you will...

SSB Bank Named "Best Bank" in Northside Reader's Choice Awards

12/2/2019

For the last four years, the Northside Chronicle has held a Small Business Reader's Choice Awards to shed light on small businesses in the Northside that make a huge impact on the community. The allow readers, community members and local, loyal Northsiders to cast votes for a few weeks leading up to the beginning of December. At that time, they announce the "best of the best" in each category....

SSB Staff Give Thanks

11/27/2019

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the people, things and opportunities that we are most thankful for. As a staff, we are most thankful for the chance to interact with and get to know our customers on a daily basis at our local branches. Additionally, we are thankful for the opportunity to serve such a strong, thriving and deep-rooted set of communities in the Pittsburgh area. Our branches in...

5 Reasons to Open a Savings Account Before the Holiday Season

11/15/2019

The new year usually triggers a reactive response from individuals who have gone a little off track for the last few weeks of the year. It is historically a time for “clean slate” mentalities and “new you” initiatives. Although most of us have the best of intentions, reactive responses often set us up for failure. In some cases, people spend weeks leading up to the new year digging themselves into...