• Citadel Credit Union Celebrates First Philadelphia Branch with Community Block Party, Announces Second Location

    Citadel Credit Union Celebrates First Philadelphia Branch with Community Block Party, Announces Second Location

    Citadel Credit Union recently celebrated the opening of its first Philadelphia branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a community block party in Overbrook Park. Located at 7557 Haverford Avenue, the Overbrook Park branch marks Citadel’s 25th location and represents the credit union’s first physical branch within the City of Philadelphia. The ribbon cutting brought…

  • Dimes Issued by U.S. Mint In Philadelphia in 1982 Could Be Worth Thousands

    Dimes Issued by U.S. Mint In Philadelphia in 1982 Could Be Worth Thousands

    A series of dimes bearing the face of Franklin Roosevelt but missing a mint mark released in 1982 by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia could be worth thousands of dollars each, writes Robert Higgs for cleveland.com. These so-called No-P Dimes miss a small P that should have been shown to the right of the date.…

  • Longtime Banking Leader Kelley Cwiklinski Retires from C&N After Decades of Service

    Longtime Banking Leader Kelley Cwiklinski Retires from C&N After Decades of Service

    Kelley Cwiklinski, C&N’s Chief Commercial Lending Officer, will retire after a 41-year career that made a lasting impact on the company, its customers, and the communities it serves. Cwiklinski joined C&N on July 1, 2020, through the Covenant Bank merger as Senior Vice President, Director of Commercial Lending and was promoted to Executive Vice President…

  • How QVC Group Overhauled Executive Pay During Its Bankruptcy Filing

    How QVC Group Overhauled Executive Pay During Its Bankruptcy Filing

    As West Chester’s QVC Group navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the home shopping giant overhauled how it compensates its top leadership, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a recent SEC amendment to the company’s annual report, CEO David Rawlinson forfeited $19.5 million in stock awards in exchange for a performance-based bonus structure…

  • From ‘Best-Kept Secret’ to Bold New Identity: Trumark Credit Union Unveils Rebrand

    From ‘Best-Kept Secret’ to Bold New Identity: Trumark Credit Union Unveils Rebrand

    For years, TruMark Financial Credit Union had something many financial institutions strive for: deeply loyal members who valued the service they received. The challenge, according to CEO Kelly Botti, was that not enough people knew about it. That realization became the starting point for a rebrand effort that has been over three years in the…

  • How to Use Your Home Equity Wisely: Six Benefits of a HELOC

    How to Use Your Home Equity Wisely: Six Benefits of a HELOC

    If you own your home, you probably have access to more capital than you think, thanks to a little something called a home equity line of credit. A HELOC is not a home equity loan. Though the two may sound similar, and both allow you to borrow against the equity you’ve built up in your home,…

  • Meridian Bank Shares Top 3 Ways to Strengthen Financial Literacy

    Meridian Bank Shares Top 3 Ways to Strengthen Financial Literacy

    Financial literacy is one of the most important tools for building long-term financial stability and confidence. Understanding how to manage money, avoid fraud, and make informed decisions can have a lasting impact at every stage of life. Meridian Bank is committed to helping individuals and families stay informed and protected. Here are three practical ways…

  • From Outgrowing Space to Owning It: Bucks County-Based Works in Stone’s SBA Success with Firstrust Bank

    From Outgrowing Space to Owning It: Bucks County-Based Works in Stone’s SBA Success with Firstrust Bank

    For Steve and Kristi Ferrari, the owners of Bucks County-based Works in Stone, growth didn’t arrive all at once. It built gradually, project by project, stone by stone. Then, it suddenly accelerated. Works in Stone began as a small, highly specialized masonry operation but has since evolved into handling complex historic restoration, custom stone fabrication,…

  • C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together Earns National Recognition for Standing Strong Against Cancer

    C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together Earns National Recognition for Standing Strong Against Cancer

    C&N’s employee-led Giving Back, Giving Together program received an Honorable Mention in the Community and Economic Development category of the ABA Foundation Community Commitment Awards. This marks the third national recognition for the program and highlights the meaningful local impact driven by C&N teammates. The recognition specifically honors Giving Back, Giving Together’s Standing Strong Against…

  • TruMark Financial Celebrates Rebrand to Trumark Credit Union: A Modern Brand Built on Purpose and People

    TruMark Financial Celebrates Rebrand to Trumark Credit Union: A Modern Brand Built on Purpose and People

    TruMark Financial Credit Union has announced its official evolution to Trumark Credit Union, a change designed to better reflect how the organization serves members today and how it will continue to show up for them in the future. The new name and visual identity make it easier for members and those considering joining to clearly…

  • Better Giving Summit Returns May 20 — But Don’t Miss the Free Nonprofit EXPO

    Better Giving Summit Returns May 20 — But Don’t Miss the Free Nonprofit EXPO

    The 2026 Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit & EXPO is back on Wednesday, May 20, at the Chester County History Center. The Summit will host expert speakers who will share knowledge and ideas on topics that matter most to today’s philanthropic community, with sessions covering Diagnosing Strategic Problems, Transactional to Strategic Corporate Sponsorship Investments,…

  • How to Improve Your Credit Score: Key Factors and Expert Tips from Citadel Credit Union

    How to Improve Your Credit Score: Key Factors and Expert Tips from Citadel Credit Union

    How Is Your Credit Score Calculated? Your VantageScore — the score you see when you check your credit — ranges from 350 to 850. Higher is better. It’s made up of five key factors, each weighted differently: Step 1: Pull Your Credit Reports and Fix Errors You can get a free copy of your credit…

  • West Chester’s QVC Group to File for Bankruptcy, Plans 90-Day Restructuring 

    West Chester’s QVC Group to File for Bankruptcy, Plans 90-Day Restructuring 

    Amid ongoing efforts to manage $6.6 billion in debt, West Chester-based QVC Group has announced plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The company disclosed in a 10-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it intends to file for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern…

  • Citadel Wealth Management’s Impact, Vision Honored by Bank Insurance & Securities Association

    Citadel Wealth Management’s Impact, Vision Honored by Bank Insurance & Securities Association

    Citadel Wealth Management has received the 2026 BISA Impact & Vision Innovator Award from the Bank Insurance & Securities Association, which recognizes organizations that advance financial services through innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking solutions. The national honor highlights Citadel Wealth Management’s continued momentum as a client-focused, growth-oriented wealth management business. The recognition follows the team’s ongoing…

  • Ambler’s New Ridge Hall Was Built on Vision — and C&N’s Willingness to Bet on the Unconventional

    Ambler’s New Ridge Hall Was Built on Vision — and C&N’s Willingness to Bet on the Unconventional

    A once-aging industrial warehouse in Ambler with decades of wear and an uncertain future was recently reimagined as a community gathering place in the likeness of Philadelphia’s famed Reading Terminal Market. A 12,500-square-foot property that houses multiple food and drink vendors and a second-floor event venue, Ridge Hall is now a year-round destination that’s bringing…

  • Firstrust Bank, Eagles Award Next Generation of High School Entrepreneurs in Pitch Competition

    Firstrust Bank, Eagles Award Next Generation of High School Entrepreneurs in Pitch Competition

    Five teams of students from four high schools in the Greater Philadelphia region recently competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles. The competition marked the culmination of the Entrepreneurs Game Plan powered by the Science of Sport, a digital learning platform used by more than 40 teachers in…

  • Visualizing Retirement: A New Way to Plan for Life After Work

    Visualizing Retirement: A New Way to Plan for Life After Work

    Retirement planning has long been framed around numbers. Savings targets, withdrawal rates, and portfolio allocations tend to dominate the conversation. While essential, these elements leave out something equally important: how people understand and connect with their plan. That gap inspired Your Retirement Sketchbook: 125 Retirement Planning Lessons from Financial Experts, a new book that takes…

  • What Is a Portfolio, Anyway?

    What Is a Portfolio, Anyway?

    When you hear the word “portfolio,” you may picture complicated charts, confusing terms, and lots of numbers. You’re not alone. Investing terms can sound complex, but the basics are often simpler than they seem. At C&N, we believe that understanding investing basics shouldn’t require a finance degree. Let’s break down the key concepts of an…