Monday, February 25, 2013
Consumers with a savings plan to build their emergency fund showed 35 percent more progress than those without a plan.
Washington Financial in Canonsburg is encouraging consumers to save more during America Saves Week— Feb. 25 - March 2, 2013. America Saves Week is a nationwide movement coordinated by America Saves and the America Savings Education Council to encourage consumers to set a savings goal and make a plan. Setting aside time to identify ways to save more is the first step toward your goal and can dramatically improve your saving progress. For instance, consumers with a savings plan to build their emergency fund showed 35 percent more progress than those without a plan. So developing a savings plan can have a significant impact on your saving progress. When developing a savings plan, consider tracking your spending to find places you can cut back …
Monday, October 29, 2012
The appointment marks the first time in Washington Financial’s 113-year history that the board leadership position will be held by a woman.
Washington Financial recently announced the election of Mary Lyn Drewitz as chairwoman of its board of directors, as well as two additions to its senior officers—Harry Stiffler, Jr. and Robert Vettorel. Drewitz’s appointment marks the first time in Washington Financial’s 113-year history that the board leadership position will be held by a woman. Drewitz is currently a partner in the law firm Goldfarb, Posner, Beck, DeHaven & Drewitz and has been a director of the bank’s board for the past 17 years. The bank welcomes Stiffler as senior vice president and general counsel. As general counsel, Stiffler will provide legal counsel to, and represent the bank on a range of topics. Most recently, he practiced at Goldfarb, Posner, Beck, DeHaven …
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Casey Alexa Peel logged 300 volunteer hours.
Washington Financial recently awarded 10 scholarships to help local students offset the costs of higher education—and one of them went to a recent Canon-McMillan High School graduate. Casey Alexa Peel, who received the scholarship, is actively involved in Adaptive Sports, where she logged 300 hours volunteering for sporting events, dances and other events for individuals who are physically or mentally challenged. She plans to study International Leadership at Marietta College. “It is an honor to receive this scholarship, not only as a means of financial aid, but as an investment in furthering my education so I can contribute to my community,” Peel said. Since the inception of this program, Washington Financial has awarded more than $425,000…
