World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Spotting and Preventing Financial Elder Abuse in a Digital Age
06/15/2026
Did you know June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day? While we often think of abuse in terms of physical or mental health, financial exploitation against older adults has quietly become one of the fastest-growing threats in the country.
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Get Your Money Faster: Real-Time Payments Are Here!
06/09/2026
Solvay Bank now supports receiving Real-Time Payments (RTP). This means money sent to your account can arrive in a matter of seconds… 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
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National Small Business Week: A Guide for CNY Entrepreneurs
05/03/2026
National Small Business Week is more than just a date on the calendar at Solvay Bank. It's a celebration of the grit and vision that defines Central New York. Recent data from the U.S. Small Business Administration shows that 33.3 million businesses in the United States qualify as small businesses, making up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses. But we know that behind every percentage point is a person with a dream and a daunting to-do list.
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Mailing a Check? Read This First.
04/20/2026
We are seeing an increase in incidents where checks mailed through public or residential mailboxes are intercepted and altered before reaching the intended recipient. Please take precautions before mailing your next payment.
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Financial Literacy Month: Understanding Your Debt-to-Income Ratio
04/15/2026
April is Financial Literacy Month, a great time to learn more about managing your money and making smarter financial decisions. One key aspect of being financially savvy is understanding how much debt you're taking on relative to your income. By knowing your debt-to-income ratio (DTI), you can get a clearer picture of your financial health, make better borrowing decisions, and work toward your financial goals with confidence.
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