Banking & Finance
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Citadel Launches Homebuyer Assistance Program to Expand Access in Underserved Philly Neighborhoods
Citadel Credit Union has launched its Home Help Program, a new initiative aimed at increasing access to home ownership in eligible communities across Philadelphia. The program provides up to $18,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible homebuyers. During its soft launch this summer, the program awarded $134,000 in grants, supporting $1.6 million in home financing as part of $6 million investment in community…
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Vanguard Expands as New CEO Recommits to Bogle Principles and Explores AI Innovation
Malvern-based Vanguard Group has continued to grow under its first external CEO, Salim Ramji, who has recommitted the firm to the low-fee principles championed by its late founder, Jack Bogle, while exploring AI-driven innovation, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Vanguard has added over $1 trillion in customer assets since he took over,…
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Caring for Aging Parents and Estate Planning: What the Children Need to Know
As parents age, adult children often find themselves in the dual role of caregiver and financial planner — a balancing act that can be emotionally and financially taxing. This dynamic, frequently referred to as the “sandwich generation,” describes those who support their children while caring for aging parents. One crucial yet often overlooked aspect of…
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Hobbies Could Help You Move Toward Financial Freedom
What if your favorite hobby could also provide you with real income? Whether you’re looking to grow your savings, pay down debt, or set aside extra cash for a vacation, here are a few hobbies that could help you move toward financial freedom. Photography Photography is an exciting skill that can become a source of…
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Shrewd Savings: How to Avoid Losing Money to Inflation
In normal economic conditions, inflation tends to increase prices gradually as consumer demand for goods grows. But today’s economic conditions aren’t normal. Higher inflation is triggered when external forces limit or alter supply of goods, which is exactly what happened in recent years due to social, political, and economic instability across the globe. As prices…
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Mid Penn Bank Hires Rochelle Grey as Trust Relationship Manager
Rochelle Grey has joined Mid Penn Bank as Vice President and Trust Relationship Manager within its Trust and Wealth Management division. She will be based in the Wyomissing office and will serve clients throughout the Berks, Lehigh, and Philadelphia areas, as well as New Jersey. Grey brings more than 20 years of experience in wealth…
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Bucks County Leadership: Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, WSFS Bank
Allan Matyger, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at WSFS Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Newark, Del., learning leadership as the eldest of four brothers, and working nights and weekends at WSFS Bank while earning his computer science degree. Matyger has worked with the organization in one capacity or another…
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Penn Community Bank Steps into the Ring with Joe Hand Boxing and Bucks County Sheriff’s Office PAL to Launch Youth Boxing Program
Penn Community Bank and the Penn Community Bank Foundation have made a $5,000 contribution to launch a new youth boxing program in partnership with the Joe Hand Boxing Gym and the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League (PAL). This innovative program provides a safe, structured, and positive environment for local youth, fostering discipline, confidence,…
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Quakertown’s QNB Corp. Reports Financial Gains in Second Quarter of 2025
Quakertown-based QNB Corp., the parent company of QNB Bank, has reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, showing year-over-year growth in both net income and earnings per share, reports GlobeNewswire. Net income for the quarter reached $3,883,000, or $1.04 per diluted share, up from $2,465,000, or $0.67 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. For…
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FS Investments to Relocate Headquarters, Changes Name As Part of Rebrand
FS Investments has undergone significant growth in recent years, and that growth is leading to a company relocation and subsequent rebrand, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company is scheduled to officially relocate from the Philadelphia Navy Yard to a larger space at the Schuylkill Yards in University City. In addition, FS…
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Mid Penn Bank’s Golf Classic Brings Together Celebrities and Sponsors in Support of Breast Cancer Research, Care
Mid Penn Bank recently hosted its 2025 Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Classic in support of the PA Breast Cancer Coalition, the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine, and Cooper University Health Care. For the 10th year, the event brought together celebrities and sponsors passionate about raising awareness and advocating for increased funding for…
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Firstrust Bank and Eagles Are Back to Give Another Brotherly Shove to Local Business
For a second season, Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles are bringing back the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a program focused on supporting and promoting businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area. The Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight will award one Greater Philadelphia business up to $25,000 in promotional assets, including mention on the Eagles Video Board…
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Bucks County Leadership: Clarence Martindell, EVP of Commercial Real Estate Lending, Meridian Bank
Clarence Martindell, Executive Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Lending at Meridian Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in the great outdoors of Hilltown Township. He came from a long line of union plumbers and learned a strong work ethic from his parents and the many mentors he sought out for himself. After…
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Mid Penn Bank Completes Acquisition of Lancaster County-Based Insurance Agency
Harrisburg-based Mid Penn Bank has completed the acquisition of the full-service insurance agency CHARIS Insurance Group. The purchase widens the bank’s insurance and risk management offerings and aligns with its commitment to providing exceptional service. “This acquisition allows us to continue meeting the ever-evolving needs of our customers by expanding the range of solutions we…
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Penn Community Bank and Foundation Invest Over a Half Million Dollars in Local Communities
Penn Community Bank continues its long-standing commitment to community investment. From January to June 2025, the bank and its charitable arm, the Penn Community Bank Foundation, have invested $535,000 in grants to 177 nonprofit and community organizations. These funds, coupled with hundreds of hours of team member volunteerism, are expected to impact tens of thousands of residents across Philadelphia,…
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C&N Raises More Than $100,000 to Support Cancer Patients Across the Region
C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together (GBGT) campaign raised $108,555.20 in 2024-2025 and contributed 165 volunteer hours and collected 1,698 essential items to support local individuals and families affected by cancer. Over the course of the year, C&N teammates joined forces to make a meaningful difference in the lives of their neighbors facing cancer diagnoses. The…
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C&N Relocates Office in Newtown for Improved Accessibility, Customer Experience
C&N recently celebrated the grand opening of its newly relocated Newtown office with a VIP reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event, attended by customers, community members, and local leaders, marked an exciting new chapter for C&N as it moves from its former location at 33 Swamp Road to a modern, customer-focused space at 3 Terry…
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How to Identify and Avoid Fraud Attacks
Unfortunately, in our highly connected world, fraud attacks are always a threat. Criminals will often attempt to collect information to capture your identity and, ultimately, access to your bank account. To combat these constant threats, Citadel monitors and stays aware of fraudulent activity threatening our member base. Our goal is to be transparent with members and inform them of…
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