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How to Find the Right Financial Advisor to Fit Your Needs
Picking a financial advisor who will be right for you is not easy, but being well informed and knowing exactly what you need will make the process much easier, writes Bernice Napach for The Wall Street Journal. “The first question for consumers is: Why are you hiring an advisor?” said Micah Hauptman, director of investor…
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Delaware County Leadership: Mindy Wawrzyniak, Head of School, Center School
Mindy Wawrzyniak, Head of School at Center School, grew up in a family that prized education. Her father was a math professor, and her mother was a secretary at a public school. Wawrzyniak herself was drawn to teaching and working with kids from a young age. After marrying her husband who was serving in the…
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WSFS Bank and Bryn Mawr Trust’s Women in Wealth Making ‘Measurable Impact’ in Male-Dominated Industry
Wealth management has traditionally seen males take leading roles, a fact that makes WSFS Bank and its Bryn Mawr Trust division somewhat of a unicorn in the realm of financial services. In a male-dominated industry, where businesses still have a long way to go to make gender equity a reality, WSFS boasts a strong lineup…
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IRS Has Made Changes to Its Tax Brackets, Here Is What That Means for You
Thanks to inflation adjustments made by the Internal Revenue Service, many Americans will see their tax brackets shift and their tax burden go down next year, writes Ashlea Ebeling for The Wall Street Journal. Still, some will benefit more than others. The IRS adjusts dozens of tax provisions based on inflation each year. These include…
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Washington Post: Is the Search for Union Gold Finally Over After 155 Years?
The search for two tons of gold carried by a Union Wagon that disappeared on its way to the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia might finally be over after 155 years, writes Cleve R. Wootson Jr. for The Washington Post. The train with the wagon left Wheeling before the Battle of Gettysburg and was last spotted…
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With Tax Day Closing In, Now Is Best Time to Remind Yourself of Changes That Affect Your 2022 Returns
With Tax Day closing in, taxpayers should be aware of several changes that affect returns for the 2022 tax year which could lead to smaller refunds for a number of filers, writes Tom Herman for The Wall Street Journal. Other changes could result in people who were expecting a refund ending up owing money for…
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Dividend-paying Stocks Are Helping Retirees Live Life of Luxury
Some retirees are enjoying a life of luxury thanks to investing in dividend-paying stocks, mutual funds, or ETFs, writes Jen Glantz for the Business Insider. Over time, the cash generated from distributions of stocks or cash to shareholders can supplement your income when you retire. Depending on how much money you invested in those stocks…
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Delaware County Leadership: Dr. Karen Kent, Director, MBA Program Director, DeSales University
Dr. Karen Kent spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Pottstown as the youngest of five children. Since a young age, she had a knack for leadership and community service, including serving as the drum major of the Pottstown High School marching band and the president of the Anchor Club. Kent knew as a…
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These Tips Can Help Buyers Up Their Chances This Spring as the Housing Market Thaws
While the pandemic-fueled home-buying frenzy might be over, home buyers are still faced with a rough process this spring due to affordability and low inventory, writes Veronica Dagher for The Wall Street Journal. According to the National Association of Realtors, the median single-family existing-home price increased by 4 percent last year to $378,700. Mortgage rates…
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These Three Financial Moves Could Help High Earners Who Are Not Rich Yet
If you earn low to mid six figures but do not yet have enough money saved or invested to be considered rich, you are most likely in the group of earners known as HENRYs, short for High Earner, Not Rich Yet, writes Jasmin Suknanan for CNBC Select. Priya Malani, the co-founder and CEO of Stash…
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These Three Financial Moves Could Help High Earners Who Are Not Rich Yet
If you earn low to mid six figures but do not yet have enough money saved or invested to be considered rich, you are most likely in the group of earners known as HENRYs, short for High Earner, Not Rich Yet, writes Jasmin Suknanan for CNBC Select. Priya Malani, the co-founder and CEO of Stash…
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Divorce Lawyers, Financial Advisors Share How They Manage Money in Their Relationships
Divorce lawyers and couples counselors know how often money can lead to a divorce or an end of a relationship, writes Julia Carpenter for The Wall Street Journal. That is why when they return home, they take steps to ensure they have a healthy relationship with both their finances and their partners. One of the…
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Philly Sports Fans Are Crazy Because ‘We Don’t Care’
Philadelphia sports fans are looked down on by most nationwide for their often crazy shenanigans, but learned to embrace this reputation, writes Sara Nović for Wildsam. In fact, the city’s ability to take the punches when it comes both to Philadelphia itself and its sports teams can be summed up in the city’s unofficial theme…
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Opinion: Football, Freedom & Our Collective Future: The Uniting Force of Super Bowl LVII
Many of us watched anxiously when Damar Hamlin, safety for the Buffalo Bills, collapsed on the field after what looked like a routine tackle. We witnessed response teams run to his aid in under 10 seconds. In wake of this tragedy, sports fans from New York to California shared their support for Hamlin’s recovery and…
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USA Today: Italian Pizza Experts Rank Philadelphia Pizzeria among Top 50 in United States
If you want to find out where you can get the best pizza, ask an Italian, writes Mike Snider for USA Today. This time, a group of Italian pizza experts have created a list of the top 50 pizzerias from around the country, and one local joint made the cut. Pizzas were scored on the…
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For Trey Burton, Executing the Philly Special Once Was Enough
Trey Burton, who threw a Philly Passs touchdown pass in the Super Bowl for the Philadelphia Eagles did not feel comfortable repeating it in the following season for the Chicago Bears, writes Matt Breen for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Burton was prepared to do the Philly Special in the first two 2017 postseason games, but the…
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Smart Financial Habits of Wealthy People That Wise Investors Emulate
High-net-worth individuals who grew their wealth strategically from a small nest egg often did so by developing smart financial habits that are wise to be emulated by everybody, no matter their starting level of wealth, writes Forbes Finance Council for Forbes. Not Keeping Money Lying Dormant Building true wealth requires not leaving money sitting idle.…
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Delaware County Leadership: Laurie Ryan, President, Exton Region Chamber of Commerce
Laurie Ryan, President of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce, grew up in Drexel Hill and Havertown as the oldest of five siblings. Inspired by the women’s lib movement in the ’70s and ’80s, she was driven to get a scholarship to college and find success in a career. Despite being naturally shy, Ryan went…
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