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Lottery Ticket Worth $100,000 Sold at Middletown Store. Read for All the Details
A lottery player recently purchased a winning ticket at a Bucks County shop, and now officials are waiting to find the winner. Peg Quann wrote about the winning ticket for Philly Burbs. A 7-Eleven in Middletown recently sold a Powerball ticket with PowerPlay worth $100,000. The shop, located at 2760 Trenton Road, will receive a $500 bonus for…
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Personalized Service, Keen Understanding of Client Needs Elevate WSFS Bank in World of Private Banking
Personalized service and a keen understanding of client needs are what set private bankers apart from their competition. WSFS Bank shines in the world of private banking, delivering tailored services that fit the unique needs of its affluent clients. Founded in 1832, WSFS Bank has earned its reputation by providing a diverse range of financial…
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What Is the ‘FIRE’ Movement, and How Is It Changing the Future of Retirement?
Many younger working professionals desire to get out of the daily grind, break free from the traditional 9-to-5, and achieve a life of leisure before they become senior citizens. This has sparked the “FIRE” movement, which stands for “financial independence, retire early.” FIRE is a radical approach to retirement planning that involves living frugally and…
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Why Alternative Strategies Represent A New Frontier In Investing
The world of investing has come a long way since the days of buying and holding stocks and bonds. With the advent of technology and the globalization of markets, investors have more choices than ever. Once reserved for the ultra-wealthy, alternative investment strategies are becoming increasingly accessible to retail investors. In this article, we’ll explore…
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Penn Community Bank Executive Continues Leadership Role with PA Bankers
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is proud to announce the naming of Bernard Tynes – EVP, Chief Marketing and Impact Officer to the board of directors of the PA Bankers Association. Tynes, originally appointed in 2021, continues to serve as an at-large representative to the board and remains one of…
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Social Media Marketplace Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Fake Listings
Social media marketplaces have become increasingly popular in recent years, as they offer a convenient way to buy and sell goods and services. In fact, Facebook Marketplace passed a whopping one billion global users in 2021. However, this popularity has also attracted the attention of scammers, who are using these platforms to prey on unsuspecting…
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Bucks County Leadership: Leslie Heffernen, Chair of the Board, Ambler Savings Bank
Leslie Heffernen, Chair of the Board of Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Syracuse, New York, punctuated by frequent visits to Queens and Colombia, where her mother is from. She shared how cheerleading and her first job at Kmart taught her about speaking up for herself and the value of…
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The Path to Financial Freedom
Financial freedom is the ultimate goal of every individual seeking financial stability. It refers to a state of having enough wealth, assets, and resources to sustain your desired lifestyle without worrying about money. Achieving financial freedom allows you to make choices based on your interests, dreams, and values, rather than being driven solely by financial…
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What Is Legacy Planning, and Who Needs It?
There are a lot of misconceptions around legacy planning, who needs it, and what’s included. A 2023 Wills and Estate Planning Study by Caring.com found that only 45 percent of Americans over age 55 have a will, and while six in 10 people have retirement accounts, only one in three have a complete estate plan.…
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Retirees Can Earn Annual Income by Giving Some of Their IRA Savings to Charity
After Congress passed a series of retirement changes at the end of last year, retirees are now able to earn an annual income by giving some of their IRA savings to charity, writes Ashlea Ebeling for The Wall Street Journal. Retirees who donate up to $50,000 from their individual retirement accounts to charities can get…
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Gas Prices Are on Rise Throughout Bucks County. Here’s What to Know
Gas prices in Bucks County and nationwide are on the rise, but they still remain significantly under what they were last summer when a gallon of gas in the region cost $4.51 on average, writes Liam Price for the Philly Burbs. Monday’s average prices were five percent higher than last week and six percent higher…
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Man Just Outside of Bucks County Wins $200k in New Jersey’s Scratch-Off Game
Brian Kohler from nearby Trenton has emerged as the first major winner of “The Jersey Debate,” New Jersey’s captivating Scratch-Off game, writes Jessica Woods for the Shore News Network. The win came as an amazing surprise for Kohler on his birthday. He decided to buy a Scratch-Off ticket during his daily commute to work. Once…
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Surprising Financial Decisions That Can Affect Your Credit Score
You probably know that your credit score is important, and that it influences your lender’s decision to approve a loan. But you may have some questions: How are credit scores calculated? What affects your credit score? What hurts your credit score? The calculation works like this: FICO and VantageScore each have unique methodologies, but their…
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Three Important Factors to Consider When Investing in Today’s Fixed-Income Market
Interest rates have been on the rise since early last year when the Federal Reserve began raising the federal funds rate that now sits at roughly 5.00 percent. Investors have been looking to take advantage of today’s interest rate environment and add additional income to their coffers. And rightfully so. Opportunities certainly exist, although they…
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Meridian Bank Recognized by American Banker as One of Top-Performing Banks
Meridian Bank has been recognized by American Banker as one of the top-performing mid-size banks with assets between $2 billion and $10 billion in 2022. Banks scoring a spot on American Banker’s top 200 list had a median return on average equity of 12.48 percent and the three-year average for this figure was 11.61 percent. …
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Citadel Credit Union Launches New Corporate Giving Program to Encompass All of Its Charitable Efforts
Citadel Credit Union has launched a new corporate giving program, Citadel Cares, that encompasses all charitable efforts across the company. Citadel Cares will be dedicated to supporting philanthropic efforts across the Greater Philadelphia area that help people and communities prosper. Within four years, Citadel is committed to donating more than $2 million in philanthropic support…
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Firstrust Bank Execs Frame First Story of Strawberry Mansion Home with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia
Firstrust Bank CEO and President Tim Abell, along with 17 other executives from Philadelphia’s Hometown Bank, recently traded home loan mortgages for home building tools, as they volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia to frame the first story of a home in Coltrane Commons. Coltrane Commons is an affordable housing community in the Strawberry Mansion…
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WSFS Bank Execs Share Tips on How Small Business Owners Can Safeguard Against Market Volatility, Fraud
The recent health issues of some of the less-diversified banks have initiated conversations about the protection and safety of consumer and business financial assets. Under FDIC rules, all deposits owned by a corporation, partnership, or unincorporated entity at the same bank are added together and insured up to $250,000. “We know that $250,000 is a…
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