Business
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Dave Says: Preparing for the real world
Dear Dave, I’m getting married this summer and about to become a stepfather, but my fiancé’s daughter from a previous marriage seems very irresponsible. She’s 20 and lives at home, has trouble holding a job, and she doesn’t really want to work. When she doesn’t have money to make her car payment, she seems to…
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Covenant Bank’s strong Main Line customer base prompts Paoli branch
Doylestown-based Covenant Bank has entered the competitive Main Line market with a new Paoli branch that complements its loan production office there, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new branch at 1500 East Lancaster Avenue is on the ground floor of the building that houses the bank’s loan office. The branch will…
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Dave Says: Time to fix the real problem
Dear Dave, I’ve heard you tell people to avoid debt consolidation companies. Why do you think debt consolidation is such a bad thing? Tom Dear Tom, The main reason is that debt consolidation makes you feel like you did something to really change your financial world when you didn’t. That’s part of the catch. Believe it or…
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Malvern Bank to host grand re-opening of newly renovated Coventry Financial Center
Hop on over to Malvern Bank’s Community Day event! After remodeling and renovations, Malvern Bank, National Association will host a Grand Re-Opening community event located at its Coventry Financial Center & Private Client Office. The bank is looking forward to bringing the community together as a whole on April 6 from 9 AM-12 PM at…
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Wright: How to find your passion and build a business you love
By Christy Wright Has anyone ever told you, do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life? But here’s the thing, you can’t do what you love unless you know what you’re passionate about. I have the best job in the world. As a certified business coach and creator of Business Boutique, I get to help…
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Dave Says: Finances before and after the wedding
Dear Dave, I’m getting married this summer, and I’m on Baby Step 4 of your plan. My fiancé is getting onboard with your advice, too, and she’s currently in the process of paying down her student loan debt. Would it be a good idea to go ahead, and put most of my emergency fund savings…
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Table Tap pioneers worlds first ‘Pour Your Own Beer’ system
Table Tap LLC introduced the first entirely self-serve taproom at the Oz. Tap House in Austin, Texas. Grabbing a cold one just became a lot more entertaining in Austin. Table Tap is the the first company in the world to introduce self-service beverage dispensing systems. Pour Your Own Beer (P.Y.O.B.) is the tagline and primary…
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Dave Says: Play it smart when it comes to opening a business
Dear Dave, Recently, the garage where I worked for a long time went out of business. I have a lot of my own tools, and I was thinking about taking out a loan of around $20,000 to buy a few extra tools I need to open my own garage. It’s always been a dream of…
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Richard Wesselt announces new Financial Learning Center
Richard Wesselt, founder and principal of Wesselt Capital Group, announced the opening of Family Generational Wealth Model, a new learning center offering an introduction to building a financial plan. The learning center is geared toward young adults who are college age or in the early stages of their careers. The 18-seat learning center will offer…
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Tax Advice: Should I pay a tax professional to file my income taxes?
By Chris Hogan Let’s be real. No one likes doing their taxes. There are so many rules that you may or may not be following correctly, even with the help of online software. If your financial situation is straightforward, filing your own taxes could be your best bet. But the truth is, most of us could…
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Dave Says: HSA, health insurance and savings
Dear Dave, I just realized our insurance has a health savings account (HSA) option. We’ve considered dropping this insurance soon and going to a cheaper Christian medical sharing program. We’ve got about $19,000 in debt between credit cards and a car payment, and we’re on Baby Step 2 of your plan. Our thought was to…
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Retired NBA player David Robinson enters KoP office market
David Robinson retired from the NBA in 2003 but continues to make moves off the court in the real estate business. Robinson, nicknamed the Admiral, co-founded Admiral Capital Group. Admiral Capital Group is a real estate and private equity investment firm that recently acquired Valley Forge Park Place, a two building office property in King…
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Covenant Bank expands to full-service location in Paoli
Covenant Bank CEO John C. Spier and COO Blair T. Rush have announced that a full-service branch of the bank will open on March 4 at 1500 East Lancaster Avenue, Suite 105, in Paoli. This location will offer a full menu of loan and deposit products for individuals and businesses and will also accept deposits…
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AAUW Lansdale’s STEM Eye-Opener for girls at MCCC
“Discover Your Future,” presented by AAUW Lansdale Branch in conjunction with Montgomery County Community College, is a day of interactive workshops conducted by outstanding women leaders and role models in Biology, Chemistry, Technology, Engineering, Physics and Math. Designed for girls in grades 5-8, the program creates a fun environment to inspire girls about opportunities in…
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Dave Says: Making purchases at zero percent interest
Dear Dave, I know you’re against financing purchases. However, is it okay to finance things like furniture at zero percent interest? Detrick [uam_ad id=”54865″] Dear Detrick, We just finished an extensive study of more than 10,000 millionaires. Not a single one of these folks said they became rich by borrowing money to buy things at…
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Joseph Vanelli III joins Wesselt Capital Group as agent, strategic planning analyst
Wesselt Capital Group announced that Joseph Vanelli III has joined the firm as an agent and strategic planning analyst. In this role, Vanelli will analyze the financial portfolios of clients to assist them in strategically planning for all current and future financial needs with the goal of helping them achieve financial security. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Vanelli…
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$196K awarded to two mechatronics students at NMTCC in Lansdale
Widener University rewarded the academic achievement of Dimple Gandevia and Louie Orth with scholarships worth $196K over four years. Both students study mechatronics at North Montco Technical Career Center in Lansdale under the direction of Rich Matthias who developed the program in 2002. Gandevia received Widener’s Presidential Scholarship valued at $108,000, and Orth was awarded…
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Schuylkill River Greenways unveils new, mobile-friendly website with interactive Schuylkill River Trail map
The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area is stepping into the New Year with a transformed website that includes new, mobile-friendly features such as an interactive Schuylkill River Trail map. “January is a time for new beginnings. Schuylkill River Greenways is joining the trend with a fully-revamped website making it easier for people to explore…
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