Banking & Finance
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Penn Community Bank’s Home Opportunity Mortgage Increases Access to Housing for All
Throughout its 150-year history, Penn Community Bank has been committed to helping people achieve the dream of home ownership and now with its new Home Opportunity Mortgage program, it will be able to help more individuals and families. The Home Opportunity Mortgage program ensures fair, affordable access to housing from the Lehigh Valley to Philadelphia and…
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C&N Welcomes Kathryn Sellers as a Mortgage Loan Originator
C&N, the leading financial services company in the region, welcomed Kathryn “Katie” Sellers Mortgage Loan Originator II based in Doylestown. Katie brings over two decades of mortgage lending experience to her new role and will work with clients on residential mortgage loans to help them buy, build or refinance their homes. “[Katie’s] background in construction…
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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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Comcast Spectacor’s Dan Hilferty Joins Latest Fight for Control of Largest Bank Still Based in Philadelphia
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Spectacor Dan Hilferty has joined a group of rebel shareholders who are trying to take over Republic Bank, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dan Hilferty, who lives in Ardmore, is part of a celebrity team gathered by a shareholder group led by South Jersey power…
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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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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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Ambler Savings Bank Supports Upper Dublin Education Foundation to Enhance STEM Opportunities
Upper Dublin School District students will now have expanded educational opportunities, thanks in part to a $5,000 donation from Ambler Savings Bank. The Upper Dublin Education Foundation will use the funds to help create next-level educational experiences for its students. In the 2022-23 school year, the donation from Ambler Savings Bank helped fund new initiatives…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Leslie Heffernen, Chair of the Board, Ambler Savings Bank
Leslie Heffernen, Chair of the Board of Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with MONTCO 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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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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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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Wells Fargo to Close Montgomery County Location in Fall
Wells Fargo recently announced that it will be closing its Flourtown, Montgomery County location on October 4, 2023. The increasing trend of customers choosing to do their banking on their phones is forcing many banks in the U.S. to close branches, writes Jeff Ward for WFMZ. “Wells Fargo has made the difficult decision to close…
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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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Horsham Business Association: Powering Growth, Collaboration in Montgomery County
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County announces the establishment of the Horsham Business Association, a new program aimed at fostering growth, innovation, and collaboration among businesses in the Horsham community and throughout the Greater Montgomery County area. The Horsham Business Association will serve as a dynamic platform for local businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals to…
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Teaching Teens to Manage and Open a Bank Account
As children grow into teenagers, they gain independence in many ways. From spending more time with friends and hobbies to starting a job, the teenage years are crucial to development and learning. One way to support their independence is by setting up a bank account. Here are three things teens learn by setting up a…
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