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Bucks County Saw An Increase In Housing Growth Last Year
There is a massive boom in suburban housing across the nation, and the counties surrounding Philadelphia are amongst the most well-off. Erin Davis wrote about the boom for Axios. Between July 2020 and July 2021, Bucks County recorded growth in housing units of 0.2 percent. While it did not manage to beat out the national…
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C&N Bank Donates $30,000 to Area School Committed to Nondenominational, Faith-Based Education
C&N Bank has donated $30,000 to Plumstead Christian School (PCS), a nondenominational, faith-based institution with two Bucks County campuses: Plumsteadville and Chalfont. The support was awarded to PTS through the bank’s participation in the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. PTS, founded in 1948, educates students from preschool to Grade 12, seeking to launch them into…
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WSFS CARES Foundation Provides $15,000 in Grants to Seven Nonprofits
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided $15,000 in grants to be split among seven local nonprofit organizations as part of the Satell Institute’s recent CEO Conference “Impact 2022: A New Era in CSR.” As Chair of this year’s CEO Conference, Rodger Levenson — Chairman, President, and Chief Executive…
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Area Startups Receive Grant Funding from Penn Community Bank, Investments from IDA
Five high-potential, early-stage startups have been selected to receive a total of $125,000 in investment funded by the Bucks County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) along with 12 months of advisory support from Startup Bucks. New this round, seven additional applicants were awarded a total of $30,000 in business grants sponsored by Penn Community Bank. The…
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Penn Community Bank Foundation Seeks to Grant Grant Requests
Penn Community Bank is seeking applications from area nonprofits for grants, issued by its charitable arm, the Penn Community Bank Foundation. Each year, the bank donates five percent of its net income back to the community. The giving mission of the foundation is to make an unparalleled contribution to the region through sustaining annual donations…
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Just in Time to Defray Summer Expenses, C&N Bank Gives Away Four Franklins
Psst. Hey. Hey you. How’d ya like a quick $400? It’s all above-board, too. C&N Bank has a current promotion going on. It’s rewarding online applicants for a C&N Checking Account with $400. So, the financial institution not only gives out cash, but it also provides a place to put it. And a means to…
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Wiser Wealth: 9 Top Accredited Investor Opportunities in 2022
To qualify as an accredited investor, you need to have a net worth exceeding $1 million or you need to be earning a yearly salary over $200,000. That criteria intentionally disqualifies quite a few people due to accredited investments having the potential to lose you a lot more money than other investments. But they can…
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Just in Time to Defray Summer Expenses, C&N Bank Gives Away Four Franklins
Psst. Hey. Hey you. How’d ya like a quick $400? It’s all above-board, too. C&N Bank has a current promotion going on. It’s rewarding online applicants for a C&N Checking Account with $400. So, the financial institution not only gives out cash, but it also provides a place to put it. And a means to…
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Navigating Middle Market M&A in a High-Rate and Inflationary Environment
Despite the highest inflation rates seen in 40 years, central banks’ efforts to temper inflation by raising interest rates, the ongoing Ukraine conflict, bearish conditions in the public markets, and the lingering supply chain issue created by pandemic uncertainty and response, it is likely that 2022 will see a lot of middle market merger and…
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Wall Street Journal: Cryptocurrency Woes Could Cost Southampton Native a Good Chunk of His Retirement
John Buzolits, a 35-year-old Southampton native and a Holy Ghost Prep alumn, could lose a hefty part of his retirement due to the problems Celsius Network has been experiencing as a result of the crypto market crash, writes Vicky Ge Huang for The Wall Street Journal. Three weeks ago, the crypto lender took the drastic…
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Wiser Wealth: Got Cryptocurrency or NFTs? Include Them in Your Estate Plan Now!
Despite all the debate about the long-term value of cryptocurrencies and NFTs, the fact is right now they can be worth a great deal. And if you believe they will continue to hold or increase in that value, that means you need to consider how to one day pass them on to your heirs. Kiplinger…
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C&N Bank’s ‘C and N’ Could Just as Well Stand for ‘Compassionate’ and ‘Nurturing’
C&N Bank — whose founding name was “Citizens & Northern” Bank — showed plenty of “compassion” and “nourishing” in a recent philanthropic effort for local underprivileged kids and emergency services personnel. The Giving Back, Giving Together effort was a two-year initiative that targeted a specific need with each edition. Children’s Needs The 2021 program raised…
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Wiser Wealth: 5 Ways to Deal With and Maybe Even Benefit From Rising Inflation
Everywhere you go now you will see prices significantly higher than they were a year ago. Inflation is normal, but recent months have been particularly brutal for price increases. If you are looking for ways to feel relief, you are not alone. The Wall Street Journal recently shared some of the best practical steps you…
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Penn Community Bank, St. Luke’s Partner for Summer Meals Program
Penn Community Bank has once again partnered with St. Luke’s University Health Network to ensure no Quakertown-area child faces hunger issues by going without a nutritious lunch during the summer months. “At Penn Community Bank, we believe in the power of community and serving the greater good. That means partnering with local organizations making a…
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Citadel Credit Union’s Business Banking Team Ready for August Launch
Citadel Credit Union is prepared to officially launch its new Business Banking division this August. Earlier this year, the company onboarded a team of business banking experts to build the new division and establish partnerships with clients around the region. Over the past three months, Citadel piloted its business banking offering with multiple organizations ranging…
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Meridian Bank Among Nation’s 200 Top-Performing Community Banks
Malvern-based Meridian Bank has been named a top-performing publicly traded community bank by American Banker, a leading industry organization. Its list of the Top 200 publicly traded community banks under $2 billion in assets ranked Meridian No. 13 in the U.S. and first among banks headquartered in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland. “(This list)…
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Penn Community Bank Branch Operations Specialist Finds Professional Advantage in Personal Authenticity
Michael Kirschman, Penn Community Bank Branch Operations Specialist, never really set out to forge a career in banking or the financial services industry. What he did do, however, is commit to presenting himself as a polished, intelligent, and responsible employee who thrives on building connections with colleagues and customers. In other words, he saw his…
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WaPo Cites Doylestown as an Illustration of Federal Stimulus That Is No Longer as Stimulating
Doylestown residents’ current financial roller-coaster ride is not unfamiliar to their national neighbors. COVID-related federal stimulus helped households temporarily. But as D.C. support wanes, many locals find themselves worse off than before. Jeff Stein strapped in to report Bucks County’s down-up-down reality in The Washington Post. Borough resident Jazmin Johnson saw her bank account of…
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