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Cash Isn’t The Most Exciting Asset, But It Belongs In Your Financial Planning
Cash may not be the most exciting asset class, but it’s essential. Cash is an alternative investment that not enough people are talking about. In today’s market environment, with interest rates rising and high volatility, cash can provide a safe haven for investors. However, many financial advisors may not be eager to recommend it if they aren’t…
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Pope John Paul II Grad Cutting Back on Social Media Ahead of Her Sophomore Year of College
Royersford native Amelia Kennedy, a Pope John Paul II graduate and point guard on the Catholic University of America basketball team, is working on reducing her social media time ahead of her sophomore year, writes Kathleen Doheny for WebMD. Currently, Kennedy spends around 7 hours a day and about 9 hours on weekends surfing one…
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Learn from WSFS Bank How to Protect Your Small Business from Asset Loss and Fraud at Today’s NoonZoom
Recent events in banking have brought new attention to the financial services industry and have business leaders wondering if they are taking the right steps to ensure their money is safe. Join a pair of experts from WSFS Bank to learn the several ways to safeguard against threats like fraud or market volatility. On Tuesday,…
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UX Designer at King of Prussia’s Greenphire Turned a Hobby into Flourishing Career
Switching careers can be a daunting experience when you lack training and work experience, but Kile Johnson, a UX designer at Greenphire in King of Prussia, tells new UX designers not to get discouraged by rejection. He shared with Sarah Huffman at Technical.ly how he switched from a career in environmental health and safety to…
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How to Protect Your Business Against Check Fraud
Whether it’s digital fraud, phishing and spoofing, or check and payments fraud, the reality is that many businesses (71%, according to a 2022 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey) unfortunately experience fraudulent schemes or attempts that can cost them time and money. The survey also found that the most common scheme (66%) currently impacting businesses is check fraud. While…
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Firstrust Bank’s New Promotion Supports Summer Camp for Children with Disabilities
Your savings can now help send children and young adults with disabilities to summer camp. Firstrust Bank has launched a summer promotion with Variety — The Children’s Charity of Delaware Valley to support the nonprofit’s ACA-accredited summer camp program for local families and children with disabilities. Now through July 31, Firstrust will pledge a $25…
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Meridian Bank Supports Paoli Hospital as Title Sponsor for 2023 Golf Classic
On Tuesday, May 16, Meridian Bank proudly supported the Paoli Hospital Foundation as the Title Sponsor for this year’s Golf Classic. Chris Annas, CEO of Meridian Bank, Geoff Sheehan, SVP C&I Lending, and Jessica Annas Tiagwad, SVP Marketing, presented a $50,000 donation to Paoli Hospital Foundation team members Elaine Bailey, Board Chair, and Meghan Sayer,…
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How to Avoid Artificial Intelligence and Deep Fake Scams
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool, but what happens when it falls into the hands of scammers? While AI can help with things like chatbots for customer service and writing emails, it can also be leveraged by nefarious actors through deep fake scams that can mimic human voices, create fake videos, photos, and…
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Ways to Protect Your Business Accounts
Recent events have brought new attention to the financial services industry and have business leaders wondering if they are taking the right steps to ensure their money is safe. There are several ways to safeguard against threats like fraud or market volatility but ensuring your business’ money is protected in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)…
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Opensignal’s Aïcha Ly Found a Sense of Belonging in Cheltenham
Aïcha Ly, head of consumer insights for the mobile analytics company Opensignal, really felt like she was thriving in Philadelphia when she moved to Cheltenham after living in South Philadelphia, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. Ly is one of five Black professionals in Philadelphia that Technical.ly spoke to for its yearlong series, Thriving. This part…
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Citadel Credit Union Honors 31 Local Teachers with Citadel Heart of Learning Award, $58,000 in Grants
Citadel Credit Union has recognized 31 teachers in Greater Philadelphia for going above and beyond and truly “building strength in education.” The company has awarded the winners more than $58,000 in grants and the prestigious Citadel Heart of Learning Award. Twenty-eight winners received a hand-blown glass heart award and a $1,000 cash prize. Also, three…
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How To Keep Your Company and Yourself Safe from Fraud
Whether it’s a compromised email, ransomware, mail theft, or other criminal attempt, fraudulent schemes continue to trend upward and can cost businesses and consumers alike. Preventing fraud requires vigilance from every employee to protect your company’s finances and information. Here are some tips to help protect your business and yourself. Digital FraudScammers don’t discriminate when it comes to the…
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Nearly 1,200 WSFS Bank Associates Volunteer Across the Region for Inaugural ‘We Stand for Service Day’
Nearly 1,200 WSFS Bank associates volunteered across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region on June 14 as part of the bank’s first-ever “We Stand for Service Day.” This company-wide day of giving back through volunteerism saw approximately 1,200 associates join together to volunteer nearly 5,000 hours and make an impact at organizations across the region.…
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Meridian Bank Opens Main Line Flagship Location in Wayne
On Wednesday, June 14, Meridian Bank debuted their flagship Main Line office with an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in downtown Wayne. Meridian executives, VIP customers, prominent business owners and local influencers attended the celebration which showed a first look at the inside of the newly renovated location at the intersection of N. Wayne and Lancaster…
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Montco Households Received Over $100M in Federal COVID Relief Rental, Utility Assistance
Households in Montgomery County have received over $100 million in rental and utility assistance funding over the last two years, according to county officials, writes Rachel Ravina for The Mercury. The areas most served include East Norriton Township, Elkins Park, King of Prussia, Lansdale, and Pottstown. As of April 1, applications were no longer accepted.…
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Immaculata University Adds New B.S. in Esports & Business Management
Immaculata University is offering a Bachelor of Science in esports and business management starting in fall of 2023. Esports, short for electronic sports, is a type of video game competition with professional players that includes structured, multiplayer video game events that are played either individually or as teams. This new degree program provides students with the…
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Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes Helps Save Lives at Ohio School District
Ohio’s Berkshire Local School District is the first school district in the state to launch ZeroEyes Gun Detection Deployment, according to the company. The Conshohocken-based company is the creator of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform given the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation. The Berkshire Local School District just completed…
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Penn Community Bank CLO Named to Bucks County Bar Foundation Board
Stephanie Schwartzberg, Esq., Chief Legal & Risk Officer at Penn Community Bank has been named to the Board of Trustees for the Bucks County Bar Foundation. She joins the leadership of the 501c3 for a three-year term. “I am honored to join the Board of Trustees of the Bucks County Bar Foundation and for the…
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