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WSFS Bank and Bryn Mawr Trust’s Women in Wealth Making ‘Measurable Impact’ in Male-Dominated Industry
Wealth management has traditionally seen males take leading roles, a fact that makes WSFS Bank and its Bryn Mawr Trust division somewhat of a unicorn in the realm of financial services. In a male-dominated industry, where businesses still have a long way to go to make gender equity a reality, WSFS boasts a strong lineup…
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IRS Has Made Changes to Its Tax Brackets, Here Is What That Means for You
Thanks to inflation adjustments made by the Internal Revenue Service, many Americans will see their tax brackets shift and their tax burden go down next year, writes Ashlea Ebeling for The Wall Street Journal. Still, some will benefit more than others. The IRS adjusts dozens of tax provisions based on inflation each year. These include…
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With Tax Day Closing In, Now Is Best Time to Remind Yourself of Changes That Affect Your 2022 Returns
With Tax Day closing in, taxpayers should be aware of several changes that affect returns for the 2022 tax year which could lead to smaller refunds for a number of filers, writes Tom Herman for The Wall Street Journal. Other changes could result in people who were expecting a refund ending up owing money for…
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Dividend-paying Stocks Are Helping Retirees Live Life of Luxury
Some retirees are enjoying a life of luxury thanks to investing in dividend-paying stocks, mutual funds, or ETFs, writes Jen Glantz for the Business Insider. Over time, the cash generated from distributions of stocks or cash to shareholders can supplement your income when you retire. Depending on how much money you invested in those stocks…
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Bucks County County Leadership: Dr. Karen Kent, Director, MBA Program Director, DeSales University
Dr. Karen Kent spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Pottstown as the youngest of five children. Since a young age, she had a knack for leadership and community service, including serving as the drum major of the Pottstown High School marching band and the president of the Anchor Club. Kent knew as a…
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These Tips Can Help Buyers Up Their Chances This Spring as the Housing Market Thaws
While the pandemic-fueled home-buying frenzy might be over, home buyers are still faced with a rough process this spring due to affordability and low inventory, writes Veronica Dagher for The Wall Street Journal. According to the National Association of Realtors, the median single-family existing-home price increased by 4 percent last year to $378,700. Mortgage rates…
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These Three Financial Moves Could Help High Earners Who Are Not Rich Yet
If you earn low to mid six figures but do not yet have enough money saved or invested to be considered rich, you are most likely in the group of earners known as HENRYs, short for High Earner, Not Rich Yet, writes Jasmin Suknanan for CNBC Select. Priya Malani, the co-founder and CEO of Stash…
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These are the Ten Black-owned Philadelphia Restaurants NBA.com Says Should Not Be Missed
Black History Month is the perfect time to spotlight some Black-owned restaurants in NBA cities, and Philadelphia has eight that are especially notable, writes NBA.com: Amina is an Old City restaurant offering amazing Southern and Nigerian dishes, including peppery peri peri sticky wings. Cluck and Gills on Germantown Avenue is a fast-food restaurant that offers…
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NY Post: Recently Sold Home in Mt. Airy Came with Unique Addition: Cemetery in Backyard
A recently sold home in the heart of Philadelphia came with a unique addition: a cemetery in its backyard, writes Mary K. Jacob for the New York Post. The recent listing provided a video tour of the home that ended with a shot of the cemetery. The video has since been posted on TikTok and…
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PREIT Looks to Maximize Remaining Mall Properties by Adding Up To 7,000 Apartments
PREIT, the Philadelphia-based owner of the Plymouth Meeting Mall and Willow Grove Mall, is looking to add as many as 7,000 apartments to six of its mall properties as part of a shift in company strategy, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After the Philadelphia company sold off over 20 malls in as…
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These Three Financial Moves Could Help High Earners Who Are Not Rich Yet
If you earn low to mid six figures but do not yet have enough money saved or invested to be considered rich, you are most likely in the group of earners known as HENRYs, short for High Earner, Not Rich Yet, writes Jasmin Suknanan for CNBC Select. Priya Malani, the co-founder and CEO of Stash…
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Wall Street Journal: For Jalen Hurts, Super Bowl Loss Provided a Lesson for a Bright Future
During last week’s Super Bowl, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts played like someone who deserved to win, even if that was not what happened in the end, writes Jason Gay for The Wall Street Journal. In the post-game press conference, the 24-year-old field general made a comment that again reflected what he is all about. “You…
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Penn’s Mascot May Be a Quaker, but Valentine’s Day Study Shows Few Students Act Like One
A new Valentine’s Day survey of students’ sexual preferences by The Daily Pennsylvanian has found that more than two-thirds of University of Pennsylvania undergraduates are sexually active, writes Kira Wang for The Daily Pennsylvanian. Around 10 percent of the student population — or 1,008 undergraduates — participated in the anonymous survey: Out of that, 68.2…
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Washington Post: Brian Johnson, Eagles’ QBs Coach, Has Bright Future Ahead of Him
The Eagles’ Brian Johnson, one of the few Black quarterback coaches, has a bright future ahead of him, writes Michael Lee for The Washington Post. His knowledge and passion for the game landed Johnson in the Super Bowl, coaching Jalen Hurts, an MVP runner-up. The leap that the star quarterback made in his second season…
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Divorce Lawyers, Financial Advisors Share How They Manage Money in Their Relationships
Divorce lawyers and couples counselors know how often money can lead to a divorce or an end of a relationship, writes Julia Carpenter for The Wall Street Journal. That is why when they return home, they take steps to ensure they have a healthy relationship with both their finances and their partners. One of the…
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The Athletic: Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Is Expert in Hiring Excellent Head Coaches
Philadelphia Eagles owner and Lower Merion resident Jeffrey Lurie has proven to be an expert when it comes to finding the right choice for the team’s head coach, writes Zach Berman for The Athletic. When the Eagles hired Nick Sirianni in 2021, not many people knew who he was. He did not even get an…
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Philly Sports Fans Are Crazy Because ‘We Don’t Care’
Philadelphia sports fans are looked down on by most nationwide for their often crazy shenanigans, but learned to embrace this reputation, writes Sara Nović for Wildsam. In fact, the city’s ability to take the punches when it comes both to Philadelphia itself and its sports teams can be summed up in the city’s unofficial theme…
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Opinion: Football, Freedom & Our Collective Future: The Uniting Force of Super Bowl LVII
Many of us watched anxiously when Damar Hamlin, safety for the Buffalo Bills, collapsed on the field after what looked like a routine tackle. We witnessed response teams run to his aid in under 10 seconds. In wake of this tragedy, sports fans from New York to California shared their support for Hamlin’s recovery and…
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