SSB Bank News & Updates

QuickBooks Currently Unavailable

6/26/2019

Current QuickBooks Users:Following our recent conversion, there was an issue with the transition of QuickBooks to our new system. As a result, it is not yet available for customers to utilize.Finastra and Intuit, our third-party providers, have been working diligently to remediate this issue since the initial core conversion but have not yet determined a solution that would provide current...

Humans of SSB: Justin Zell and Kasey Daley with Steel City Improv

6/18/2019

Listen. Commit. Play.Justin and Kasey are truly a passionate and invested couple, not only in their personal journey but in their business growth as well. The common thread throughout their interview was the idea of community and bringing people together through the act of improvised theater. From the very beginning, Justin and Kasey took their love for improv after meeting in New York City and...

Fitness & Fuel FUNdraiser

5/30/2019

Get your sweat on while helping fund the fight against dementia with one (or all) of these amazing classes: Yoga, Rowing, Pilates and Boot Camp! ??SSB Bank is a sponsor of this event, which raises funds for the Clear Thoughts Foundation. We're ready to sweat and hope you'll join us this Sunday, June 2! - Click for Tickets -

Changes to Bank's Software (and what you need to do)

5/15/2019

SSB Bank customers have received an email about upcoming changes with the bank's core software.As a follow up to our previous email, we wanted to provide you with some more detailed information regarding our core software upgrade that is happening over the weekend of May 18th and 19th. We are very excited for the upgrade as it will streamline a number of our processes, but better yet, it will...

New Company to Provide Checks

5/14/2019

We are excited to announce Main Street as our new partner for Personal and Business Checks!We strive to offer our account holders nothing less than the best, and we believe that Main Street will provide you with the excellent products and services you have grown to count on at SSB.With Main Street, you'll receive:Quicker turnaround timeNew check designsCheck security featuresOnline reorder...

Community Banks Build Better Communities

4/2/2019

In honor of April being "Community Banking Month", we wanted to shed light on the big difference between SSB Bank and those other "mega-banks" out there. A Community Bank, by definition, is an integral part of Main Street that reinvests local dollars bank into the community to help create local jobs. Community banks offer a relationship banking philosophy that you won’t find at the “bigger banks”....

Humans of SSB: Dan Turo, Turo Family Chiropractic

2/1/2019

One of Dan’s favorite quotes is, “When your vocation is your vacation, you never have to work a day in your life.” When you sit down and talk with him, you realize that he just “gets it”. He understands the importance of family, the impact of superior customer care and the value of reinvesting into the community in which he serves.Dan is the owner and sole Chiropractor at Turo Family Chiropractic...

5 Tips to Lower Your Risk of Tax Identity Theft

1/30/2019

Did You Know?Tax Fraud is broadly defined as having your personal information stolen and used to commit tax-related identity-theft. This can include using your personal information to file a tax return in your name and collect the refund you had coming without your knowledge. Over the last few years, identity fraud has become an increasingly significant concern for consumers. Based on 2018...

Avoiding Mortgage Pitfalls

1/29/2019

Our goal at SSB Bank is to help you navigate the home buying process with all the information you need, including the possible “bumps” in the road that could make the process more stressful. By outlining those pitfalls, we can help you to try and avoid them while you are looking for, or in the process of, purchasing a home. When you bank with us we want to make it a positive experience, which is...

What You Need to Open a Bank Account

1/17/2019

If you’re getting ready to take the leap and open a new account with SSB (or any other bank), coming prepared can save you time and a wasted trip. Whenever you open a new bank account, whether it’s savings or checking, there are several things you’ll need to be sure to bring.Things to Have with YouTo open a new account, all banks will need a few key items:A valid government-issued photo ID:...

How to Prepare Financially for a New Pet

12/5/2018

We’re big fans of adding furry members to the family! Last month, we hosted an Adopt-a-Pet event at our McCandless branch with Animal Friends to help some adorable little furballs find a home. Like any big decision, choosing to add a pet to the family works best when you take some time to plan ahead. The ASPCA estimates that the first year of pet ownership can come with $1,000 in costs! Before you...

Trib Feature: "SSB Bank hosting 'shop for a cause' event"

11/30/2018

SSB Bank's upcoming "Shop For A Cause" event was recently featured on TribLive.com.SSB Bank will be hosting an event called Shop for a Cause: Ladies Night Out Benefiting HEARTH. We invite you to join us from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at the Foundry Table & Tap in the North Shore. Not only is the event a great opportunity to unwind and get some of your holiday shopping done, but it...

What to Expect When You're Applying for a Mortgage

11/13/2018

As part of the home-buying process, your mortgage requires careful planning and consideration. If you know what to expect, it will be faster and easier than you may have imagined! Below is the checklist we developed to make the mortgage process run smoothly. At SSB Bank, we recognize that this is a daunting process, which is why we want our prospective borrowers to feel supported and prepared....

The Smarter Way to Budget

10/30/2018

As we wrap up Financial Planning Month, we want to shed some light on a word most people hate: budget.Many of us skate by without knowing how much money we're spending or where our money is going. Too many people think of a budget as a punishment, a hassle, or a diet (something temporary until you see results). A budget is not any of those things. It's a lifelong tool that sets you up for...

How to Avoid Financial Pitfalls and Plan for Success

10/1/2018

Although we believe your financial health should be a year-round focus, As Benjamin Franklin once said: "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." Failing to take a serious, strategic look at your finances now can leave you with serious problems later. Although it may seem like many of theses things are far down the road, they are a lot closer than you may think.Start by asking yourself...