• Career Corner: The 9 Most Important 2022 Career Trends

    Career Corner: The 9 Most Important 2022 Career Trends

    While it is the health impact of the pandemic that is of course of the utmost importance, it also cannot be denied that is has caused tremendous upheaval among jobs. As we approach two full years of Covid, it has accelerated some trends and also introduced some new ones. In a post for Finances Online,…

  • Career Corner: In This New Normal, A Gap in Your Resume is No Longer a Mark Against You

    Career Corner: In This New Normal, A Gap in Your Resume is No Longer a Mark Against You

    Everyone dreads having to explain an unemployment gap on their resume. It feels like an uphill battle to explain how you have the skills for the job you are applying for when you have been away from your career for a substantial period. But when tons of people have unemployment gaps, that levels the field.…

  • Career Corner: Does Center City Need Millennials or Do Millennials Need Center City?

    Career Corner: Does Center City Need Millennials or Do Millennials Need Center City?

    Everyone has their own feelings on how well remote work fits for them. But many would agree that workers should at least have the option. However, a lot of company managers don’t agree and want workers back in the office. But what if the workers say no? This is playing out locally in Philadelphia, which…

  • Career Corner: What Generation Z Wants from Careers After Coming of Age in the Pandemic

    Career Corner: What Generation Z Wants from Careers After Coming of Age in the Pandemic

    Generation Z is a label that currently comprises the age range of 9-year-olds to 24-year-olds. This means that most Zoomers are young enough that quite a few of them have not had their first job. As more of them set out to begin working, their first job experience comes during the pandemic. And they already…

  • Philly Tech Trends: In a ‘New Normal’, How Businesses Can Provide Employee Safety

    Philly Tech Trends: In a ‘New Normal’, How Businesses Can Provide Employee Safety

    Prior to the pandemic, company security was more directed at keeping the building safe from intruders or potential cyber threats. And while those are still important concerns now, companies are also having to figure out how to provide employee safety in a time when the world is much more conscious about their health. On SecurityInformed…

  • Wiser Wealth: As New Years Approaches, Some Opportunity Zone Benefits Are Poised to Expire

    Wiser Wealth: As New Years Approaches, Some Opportunity Zone Benefits Are Poised to Expire

    In recent years, more people have been turning to opportunity zone funds to invest in due to the variety of appealing tax breaks they offer. However, very soon, one of those qualified opportunity zone tax breaks is going to be disappearing, and it is causing a rush of new investors clamoring to get involved before…

  • Career Corner: 7 Highest-paying Business Careers in Philadelphia

    Career Corner: 7 Highest-paying Business Careers in Philadelphia

    With all the news stories about layoffs and businesses closing, you might assume good-paying jobs are becoming more scarce. However, salaries are actually increasing and many companies are aggressively trying to bring in new hires. If you are assuming it is just medical jobs that want to entice in new workers, you are missing out…

  • Career Corner: 3 Top Great Resignation Takeaways

    Career Corner: 3 Top Great Resignation Takeaways

    Ever since the pandemic began, it caused workers to reassess what they want out of their jobs. And it turns out, quite a few felt they were not getting what they needed in their current work, causing a mass exodus of employees quitting over the last year. Seeing the most common reasons employees listed for…

  • Career Corner: The 10 Highest Paying Non-Healthcare Positions in Philadelphia

    Career Corner: The 10 Highest Paying Non-Healthcare Positions in Philadelphia

    With the pandemic still in effect, it continues to leave some hospitals overcrowded and understaffed. This understandably prompts many to consider medical workers more in demand than ever. But those are not the only good jobs available if healthcare does not appeal to you. Whether you have already graduated with a degree in a different…

  • Career Corner: From CEOWorld Magazine, 7 Ways to Supercharge Your Career in 2022

    Career Corner: From CEOWorld Magazine, 7 Ways to Supercharge Your Career in 2022

    Many people look at the start of the new year as a fresh chapter in life. While a new start can happen any time, this time of year inspires people to be introspective. And what better time to evaluate how to set yourself up for your career goals than a fresh calendar year? Regardless of…

  • Career Corner: 3 Reasons Why Now Is an Ideal Time to Return to Work

    Career Corner: 3 Reasons Why Now Is an Ideal Time to Return to Work

    Many people found themselves out of work against their volition when the pandemic was at its worst and businesses were closing. However, many others also willingly stepped away from their jobs for all kinds of reasons, such as to start a family. But it has now become a great time for people to look for…

  • Career Corner: Don’t Allow Career Challenges to Ruin Your Holiday

    Career Corner: Don’t Allow Career Challenges to Ruin Your Holiday

    Many of the songs around the holidays declare that this is the “happiest time of the year”. And hopefully, that’s true for you. However, your problems don’t disappear just because it’s the holiday season. And comparing the happy lives of others to your own struggles around this time is a surefire way to make for…

  • Wiser Wealth: Post-Covid, Emotion Could Play a Stronger Role in Commercial Real Estate Investment

    Wiser Wealth: Post-Covid, Emotion Could Play a Stronger Role in Commercial Real Estate Investment

    In many business dealings, the sage advice given is to check your emotions at the door and focus on the financial aspect. That may be logical, but humans are not robots. The way something makes us feel can be what finally tips the scale one way or another on a decision. The commercial real estate…

  • Philly Tech Trends: Safety and Communication Technology Makes a Difference for Manufacturers

    Philly Tech Trends: Safety and Communication Technology Makes a Difference for Manufacturers

    When picturing the kind of technology that a manufacturing company would be fixated on, you probably assume it is all about speeding up their production line. Having more products ready to sell and ship is no doubt a major priority, but it is not all about the assembly line. One important consideration in factories is…

  • Career Corner: Why You Should Get to Know a Job Recruiter Before You Need One

    Career Corner: Why You Should Get to Know a Job Recruiter Before You Need One

    Most people don’t really plan to be out of a job, but as the pandemic exemplified for many people, sometimes life has other ideas for you. But that is also why you should think ahead and prepare for contingencies before things get bad. A lot of people don’t bother making plans to help them find…

  • Learn ‘How to Invest Like the Big Dogs’ from Renowned Wealth Advisor on Dec. 7 NoonZOOM

    Learn ‘How to Invest Like the Big Dogs’ from Renowned Wealth Advisor on Dec. 7 NoonZOOM

    What are the top strategies for growing wealth that accredited investors should consider? What kind of tax deductions are available on specific oil and gas investments? What advantages and returns do Opportunity Zone investments offer? On Tuesday, Dec. 7, DELCO Today will host a NoonZOOM — entitled “How to Invest Like the Big Dogs” —…

  • Career Corner: The 5 Most Common Issues That Make Your Job Harder

    Career Corner: The 5 Most Common Issues That Make Your Job Harder

    Even if you enjoy your job, the environment attached to it can leave you feeling worn out. However, if you recognize what the source of your aggravation is, you can take steps to mitigate it. Payscale has a piece about some of the most common issues you might experience at work, and solutions for handling…

  • Wiser Wealth: What You Need to Know About Preferred Stock

    Wiser Wealth: What You Need to Know About Preferred Stock

    If you are happy with a company then you might be considering buying some shares of their stock even if you don’t know much about investing. However, there are different types of stock and the kind you buy can have very different outcomes on your investment. If you are new to learning the differences between…