Professional Services
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Give Like a Boss: MCCC Presents Webinar on Sustainable Charitable Giving Without Draining Your Checking Account
As businesses and organizations begin to recover from the impact of the pandemic, charitable giving is more important than ever today—it is an investment in your community that is sustainable. To help residents learn about effective ways to support charities, Montgomery County Community College Foundation’s Planned Giving Advisory Council is presenting a free webinar, “Creative…
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One of Region’s Most Prominent SBA Lenders Starts New Venture with Ambler-based MultiFunding
Lynn Ozer, one of the most prominent Small Business Administration lenders in the region, is starting a new venture with Ambler-based MultiFunding, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The aim of the SBA Ignite is to educate one million small business owners and entrepreneurs on loans backed by the SBA in 2021. The…
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Near $400K Theft from Ardmore Business Serves as Reminder to Protect Your Business
A bookkeeper has been accused of stealing more than $394,000 from Hynes Roofing and Siding in Ardmore and using the money to buy tickets for sporting events and having plastic surgery, among other things, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. Montgomery County prosecutors have charged the woman with several felony offenses in connection with…
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See How Montgomery County Ranked among Top Ten Best Places for Women to Save Money in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is the second-best place in Pennsylvania for women to save money, according to a recently published study by SmartAsset. To determine the rankings for its Best Places for Women to Save list, the financial technology company analyzed county-level data on income for women working full-time over 12 months. Using federal and state tax…
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Haverford Graduates Get Helping Hand from College’s Debt-Relief Program
Haverford College is tackling the issue of mounting student debt by offering some of its graduates a helping hand with its debt-relief program, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program is financed through a college endowment fund that began in 2014 with a $2 million donation from the family foundation of alumnus Steven…
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More Can Benefit From Student Loan Discharge Program Designed to Help Those With Disabilities
A student loan discharge program meant to erase student debts for those with significant and permanent disabilities is only helping a fraction of targeted borrowers, writes Cory Turner for the NPR. The program targets borrowers such as Drew Lehman of Lansdale, who could no longer work following a traumatic car accident. So far, only 28…
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MCCC Offering Free Estate Planning Seminar During National Estate Planning Awareness Week
A free seminar on estate planning is being offered by the Montgomery County Community College Foundation’s Planned Giving Advisory Council in conjunction with National Estate Planning Awareness Week. “Estate Planning: 10 Stories from the Front Line” will take place on Monday, Oct. 21, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at College Hall on Central Campus in…
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Main Line Mom Among Many Parents Facing Allowance Dilemma
Erin Tessler of Bryn Mawr is one of the many parents struggling with deciding how to handle the allowance situation as their children are growing up, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to a new survey conducted on behalf of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants by the Harris Poll, the average…
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Personal Finance: Regain momentum to finish the year strong
By Christy Wright Can you believe there are only three months left in 2019? I think the hardest part about getting to this season is realizing you haven’t thought about the goals you set in January since, well…January. But don’t be too hard on yourself. The good news is that goals and progress aren’t dates…
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Finding truth in the three lies about car payments
By Rachel Cruze Car payments are so prevalent in society today that people think they’re a normal part of life. But if you took the average car payment of $545 and invested it into a Roth IRA instead, 30 years later you’d be sitting on a cool $1.4 million. Look, I like my car, too—but…
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Dave Says: Establish a solid foundation when building wealth
Dear Dave, My husband and I are in our thirties. We have $15,000 in debt spread across student loans, credit cards, and a car payment. We make decent money, and we’ve each got around $50,000 in our 401(k) plans. What steps can we take toward becoming good investors? Heather Dear Heather, When you’re building wealth,…
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Dave Says: Time for fun money?
Dear Dave, I had about $12,000 in debt when my husband and I got married three years ago. Since that time, we’ve been given cash gifts from my parents from time to time, and we keep having discussions on how to use this kind of money when it is given to us. I’d like to put…
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Dave Says: Live like your income hasn’t changed
Dear Dave, I’ll be graduating from college in December, and I’ll have a job waiting for me that pays $50,000 a year. This will bring our household income up to about $95,000. The problem is we’ve got $18,000 in student loan debt, $2,500 in credit card debt, and $4,000 to pay in medical bills. We’re…
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Dave Says: Time to test son’s resolve
Dear Dave, Our son is 27, and he has a good job making $55,000 a year. Recently, we learned he financed an expensive car he’s now upside down on. In addition, he has accumulated over $15,000 in credit card debt. He lives in a small town, and only pays $650 a month in rent, but…
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Dave Says: Should you transfer credit card balances to get lower interest rate?
Dear Dave, I’ve got about $3,000 in credit card debt. Would it be a good idea to transfer the balance from my credit card to another one that has a much lower interest rate? Tammi Dear Tammi, [uam_ad id=”54865″] Lots of people who find themselves in your shoes make the switch to low-interest rate credit…
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Saving for college, even during the school year
By Anthony Oneal So, your kids are in high school. Honestly, you’re already crushing it as a parent, especially if you still have your sanity! Before you celebrate too hard, though, there’s one more thing to think about—college. If you’re like most parents, the idea of paying for your kids’ college gives you nightmares. Let’s be real,…
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Dave Says: Why do I need a will if I’m young?
Dear Dave, Why do I need a will if I’m still young and haven’t acquired a lot of wealth? Laura Dear Laura, [uam_ad id=”54865″] In a case like yours, you don’t need a complicated will. But you do need an inexpensive, basic will. The larger and more complicated your estate is, the more you’d spend on estate…
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How to keep back-to-school time from busting your budget
By Rachel Cruze I remember as I was growing up, I always thought school was free. I mean, I understood that private school costs money, but I went to public school, and I didn’t think a whole lot about the expenses associated with it. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Now that I’m older, I realize how much parents…
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