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Four Simple Financial Fitness Activities that Parents and Students Can Do at Home

Posted April 22, 2020

With COVID-19 driving widespread closures of our nation’s schools, many parents are facing new obstacles that they hadn’t anticipated. While this looks different for everyone, many families are now challenged to deliver remote learning instruction to their children or keep kids occupied while juggling the demands of their job.

What is a Good Amount for an Emergency Fund?

Posted April 10, 2020

Emergencies happen to everyone, regardless of whether you have a steady income or are struggling to manage your finances. Unexpected expenses can throw your life into turmoil — and if you don’t have the money to resolve the crisis, your life will become even more difficult. That’s why you need an emergency fund.

Helping in a Difficult Time

Posted April 2, 2020

As a local bank in tune with our community, we understand the impact of recent events. Beyond ensuring a safe environment for our colleagues and customers, as well as continuity of our products and services, we want to provide additional assistance where we can.

Promotion - Crystal C. Jacob

Posted March 17, 2020

Ulster Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Crystal C. Jacob to Assistant Vice President of Branch Training at their Kingston headquarters.

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Learn What We’re Doing in Response to the Coronavirus

Posted March 13, 2020

We have assembled a team to monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and are following recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and local authorities. Please know that additional sanitizing measures are in place at all branch locations and we are communicating and coordinating with critical service providers and suppliers with contingency plans so we can always provide the products and services you need.

Ulster County Historical Society Awarded $1,000

Posted January 16, 2020

The Ulster County Historical Society (UCHS) has been awarded a $1,000 grant from the Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation for renovating their headquarters, the Bevier House Museum. The renovations include updating their display and exhibit systems and improving the environmental controls of the building.

Michael Tucker Named Chairman of Ulster Savings Bank Board of Trustees

Posted December 30, 2019

The Board of Trustees of Ulster Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of F. Michael Tucker as its new Chairman. Mr. Tucker is President of Tucker Strategies, Inc., an energy, real estate, and economic development firm, providing services throughout the Hudson Valley.

Promotion - Matthew Agor

Posted December 11, 2019

Ulster Savings Bank is pleased to name Matthew Agor as Branch Manager of the bank’s Newburgh location at 1208 Route 300.

Phoenicia Branch to Feature Art from Cuba

Posted December 10, 2019

Ulster Savings Bank would like to invite the public to their 58 Main Street, Phoenicia branch to enjoy their latest art exhibit curated by Lynn Davidson that features paintings from various Cuban artists. They will be on display at the branch for December.

Ulster Savings Bank will be Community Leader Sponsor for the Woodstock Playhouse in 2020

Posted November 25, 2019

The Woodstock Playhouse has been awarded $4,000 from Ulster Savings Bank in support of its 2020 season. A not-for-profit theatre, under the direction of the Pan American Dance Foundation, Inc., the Woodstock Playhouse is a historical landmark in the area. Revitalizing and preserving the theatre is a goal of the organization. As the Community Leader Sponsor for 2020, Ulster Savings Bank is proud to support this community icon.

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