Banking & Finance
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Nomination Period Opens for 23rd Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards
Citadel Credit Union has opened the nomination period for its annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 15, 2024. The program honors local teachers throughout Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties who go above and beyond for their students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Posters will…
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WSFS Bank Offers Tips for How Small Businesses Can Better Manage Their Expenses
Small business owners face a number of challenges, the most daunting of which is often expense management. Making accurate and informed financial decisions is critical to the success of any business, but more so for small businesses poised for growth. It is imperative for small business owners to learn effective methods for tracking expenses. A…
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S&T Bank Launches $25,000 In Scholarships with Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
S&T Bank, in partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, has launched the Mike Lange Scholarship program for 2024. The new scholarships honor long-time broadcaster Mike Lange, to support students pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, business or a related major, who also demonstrate a commitment to community involvement. The scholarships are open to students currently…
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Unlock Your Financial Freedom This Holiday Season with a Home Equity Line of Credit from Firstrust Bank
As the holiday season approaches, many homeowners find themselves grappling with the dilemma of managing expenses and planning for future home renovations. With property values on the rise, leveraging your home’s increased equity can be a savvy financial strategy. Firstrust Bank’s Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) offers a flexible and cost-effective solution. Why Choose…
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TD Bank Again Largest SBA 7(a) Lender in Eastern Pennsylvania
For the second year in a row, TD Bank was the largest U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) lender in eastern Pennsylvania, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. M&T and Meridian Banks came in second and third place. The 7(a) loan program offers financial help for small businesses. It is usually recommended for small businesses…
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Firstrust Bank Hosts Exclusive Event for Eagles Checking Customers at Lincoln Financial Field
Firstrust Bank, The Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles, recently hosted an exclusive event for its Eagles checking account customers, offering them a unique, behind-the-scenes experience at iconic Lincoln Financial Field. Each customer could bring up to three guests, who were given lunch and a rare opportunity to tour the stadium’s hallowed grounds. The highlight…
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The Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank Call for Submissions for Annual College Scholarship Program
The Daniel B. & Florence E. Green Foundation and Firstrust Bank are now accepting submissions for the 55th annual Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program, which will award college-bound high school seniors with multi-year academic scholarships totaling $360,000. Students are eligible to receive a multi-year award of up to $20,000, which will be evenly distributed over…
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‘We Became People Again, Not Just a Number’: Local Water Ice Company Turns to WSFS Bank to Help Fuel Growth
When George Swayngim started Georgeo’s Water Ice in 1980 in Marcus Hook, he started with his own line of the summer favorite, Italian Ice. As his Italian Ice brand grew, the company grew along with it, becoming a large, regional, direct-store distributor of water ice, leading ice cream and novelty brands, and more. Growth is…
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Maximizing Your Money in a High-Interest-Rate Environment
In today’s financial landscape, where interest rates are on the rise, investors are presented with an opportunity to make more money on their investments. One effective way to navigate this environment is by enlisting the expertise of a private banker. Private bankers can offer tailored solutions to help you optimize your returns while managing risk.…
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How Much Money Are You Really ‘Saving’ on Black Friday?
For many of us, Thanksgiving is a time of turkey, pumpkin pie, and quality family time, but the holiday has also become practically synonymous with an entirely different event — Black Friday. Black Friday marks the beginning of the American holiday shopping season. This period is renowned for its shopping sales and massive discounts, with…
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C&N Wealth Management Welcomes Industry Veteran Jim Foote
C&N has appointed Jim Foote to its Wealth Management team as Retirement Plan Services Department Manager. With more than three decades of experience specializing in corporate retirement plans, Foote brings a wealth of expertise and a track record of success to C&N. Throughout his career, Foote has seamlessly transitioned more than 1,200 retirement plans, establishing…
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Penn Community Bank’s Funding of Startup Bucks Grant Helps Innovators Grow Their Companies
How Bucks County-based startup MentoMind harnesses the power of AI and Startup Bucks grant funding to improve students’ SAT preparedness. Amit Jain is on a mission to change digital SAT prep and the narrative around artificial intelligence (AI), one practice test at a time. Co-founder and CEO of MentoMind, a Bucks County-based startup that is…
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Donate Wisely: Be Aware of Holiday Charity Scams
The holidays are an important time of year for nonprofits. According to Charity Navigator, charities receive an average of 41 percent of their donations in December. Unfortunately, scammers ramp up their efforts around the holidays, too. The solution is not to stop giving, but simply to be aware of the way criminals attempt to scam and be diligent about…
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WSFS Bank’s Partnership with Philadelphia Union a Powerful Alliance That Extends Beyond the Soccer Pitch
A new era of sports fandom and community engagement is emerging in Chester, on the banks of the Delaware River, and spreading throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. WSFS Bank, the area’s oldest and largest locally headquartered bank and trust company, and the Philadelphia Union, our beloved Major League Soccer team, are helping WSFS customers and…
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C&N Donates $15,000 Through EITC Contributions to Main Line Art Center
C&N, a leading financial services company across Pennsylvania and New York, recently donated $15,000 to Main Line Art Center under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. Main Line Art Center is a nonprofit community arts center with a mission to inspire and engage people of all ages, abilities, and economic means in visual art through…
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Penn Community Bank’s Partnership with Clarifi Helps Philadelphians Achieve Homeownership
Guest post by Steve Gardner, president and executive director of Clarifi. The day she left an abusive relationship in 2016, Fortune had saved just enough money for a deposit on an apartment for her and her two kids. She left with no high school degree, no work experience, and zero savings. At 27, she didn’t…
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How to Stay Resilient During Economic Uncertainty
How do you deal with economic problems? And how do you deal with financial uncertainty? These two questions are related but there’s a significant difference: while there’s not much you can do to change macroeconomic conditions, you do have the power to respond to them strategically and pragmatically as an individual. Ultimately, your financial situation…
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C&N Announces Winners of 2024 Calendar Photo Contest
C&N’s annual calendar photo contest has concluded with Bernadette Chiaramonte of Wellsboro earning the grand prize spot. Each spring, C&N hosts their annual calendar photo contest for local amateur and professional photographers. The winning photographs are featured in C&N’s upcoming calendar. In August, a panel of employees selected 12 photos for the 2024 Wall Calendar, with all…
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