National Spotlight
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The Ultimate Guide to Butterflies and How to Prevent Their Decline
Butterflies and moths have been around for millions of years. They used to be a common sight in gardens, but numbers have declined since the 1940s, along with our other native wildlife species such as bees and hedgehogs, according to The Ultimate Guide to Butterflies & How to Prevent Their Decline. It will come as no surprise to…
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A Rose Is a Rose Is a Rose … But Just How Many Will Be Delivered Today?
It’s going to be a busy day for deliveries — at least those of the aromatic variety. United Parcel Service (UPS) expected to hand over about 88 million flowers for Valentine’s Day. The findings were reported by David Mann in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Atlanta-based package shipper said that will include more than eight…
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Dobbie Schiff Kristoff, Emmy-Winning Computer Effects Specialist Who Shaped Early Look of Flyers, Dies Aged 84
Newtown Square’s Dobbie Schiff Kristoff, the Emmy-winning computer effects specialist who shaped the early look of Philadelphia Flyers with her twin sister, Myrna, died on December 2 aged 84, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Schiff Kristoff helped design uniforms for the pep squad for the Philadelphia Flyers, the Flyerettes, in the hockey team’s…
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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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Ursinus grad builds billion dollar business, disrupts manufacturing industry
Dr. Joe DeSimone paved his own way to becoming an entrepreneur. His latest project, Carbon aims to improve the way things are made, writes Alejandro Cremades for Forbes. To achieve his goal of reinventing the $300 billion manufacturing industry, Joe brought together a formidable group of investors and Board of Directors. uam_ad id=”54865″] Joe DeSimone grew up in…
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Mental health services help mental health but aren’t a cure all for gun violence
By Bill Myers (MCES CEO) The aftermath of a mass shooting event is a frustrating time for mental health providers. On the one hand, the field gets a lot more attention than it usually receives. On the other hand, this attention is far from helpful. The media generally attributes the occurrence of such tragedies to…
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Here’s why you need a will, and how to get one
By Chris Hogan We all want to do nice things for our loved ones. We go on family trips and celebrate life’s wins together. It’s sometimes difficult for us to consider the bad things that can happen in life, but we still have to be prepared. That’s why having a will is so important! Not…
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Walgreens to close 200 stores nationwide
The parent company of Walgreens, the ubiquitous combination pharmacy and general store, announce that it plans to close approximately 200 stores, citing a new program they’re putting in place. There are more than a dozen Walgreens in Montgomery County alone. The closures are the latest part of the company’s ‘optimization program,’ which it calls a…
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Corn Hole National Championship coming to Valley Forge Casino
By Mark Schiele Montgomery County has had endless first experiences. Let’s see. John F. Kennedy at Roosevelt Field. That was in 1960. President Bill Clinton. Boxer Jack Dempsey, and on an on. And now, for something new and new different … The national Corn Hole Championship. [uam_ad id=”54865″] It will take place this week at Valley Forge…
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