Banking & Finance
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WSFS Bank Execs Share Tips on How Small Business Owners Can Safeguard Against Market Volatility, Fraud
The recent health issues of some of the less-diversified banks have initiated conversations about the protection and safety of consumer and business financial assets. Under FDIC rules, all deposits owned by a corporation, partnership, or unincorporated entity at the same bank are added together and insured up to $250,000. “We know that $250,000 is a…
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Firstrust Bank ‘Cultivates Prosperity for the Communities We Serve,’ Donates $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity’s New ReStore in North Philadelphia
Firstrust Bank recently helped celebrate the grand opening of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia’s new ReStore at 3111 West Allegheny Avenue with a $25,000 donation. The new ReStore is Habitat’s second ReStore location in Philadelphia, and 100 percent of its profits will go toward building and repairing more homes in the city. “As Philadelphia’s Hometown Bank,…
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The Power of Down Payments and Credit Scores
Let’s face it – nobody wants a mortgage, they want a home. Homeownership is a fulfilling experience and, unless you have the means of purchasing your home outright, a mortgage is the vehicle that drives you down that road. Because of how crucial mortgages are to homeownership, it’s good to know mortgage basics that can…
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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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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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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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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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Montgomery County Leadership: Georgann Berger McKenna, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, Penn Community Bank
Georgann Berger McKenna, Chief Human Resources Officer at Penn Community Bank, recently sat down with MONTCO Today to discuss her role at the bank and career path from high school teacher to the C-Suite at the region’s largest mutual bank. In our conversation, McKenna talks about the lessons she learned working on a blueberry farm…
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McCarthy & Company Merges Into New York Tax and Accounting Firm
A tax and accounting firm headquartered in Blue Bell, McCarthy & Company merged into Marcum LLP, based in New York, writes David Winzelberg for the Long Island Business News. While the terms of the agreement were not disclosed, McCarthy adds 70 partners and associates to Marcum. McCarthy’s offices in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and Tinton Falls,…
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Applying for a Mortgage: Top Dos and Don’ts
Buying a home for the first time is likely the largest purchase people will make at that point in their lives. And for those looking to upgrade their home, the financial stakes are higher. With that comes a lot of preparation, responsibility, and even stress. A recent WSFS Mortgage survey found that 37 percent of…
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Conshohocken Analyst Approves of Debt Ceiling Bill, Warns About Need for Further Inflation Decline
With the bill to lift the $31.4 trillion debt limit making its way up the chain to President Joe Biden’s desk, many analysts are satisfied with how the debt ceiling negotiations were resolved, writes Herbert Lash and Shreyashi Sanyal for Reuters. “The bond market liked that there was some fiscal discipline and the equity market…
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