Banking & Finance
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Why Digital Asset Management Matters More Than Ever
In a world where technology drives our daily lives, it is no surprise that we have increasingly placed more value on our digital identities and belongings, also known as digital assets. Digital assets encompass everything from personal records, videos, and social media content to passwords, biometric data, and financial information such as bank accounts and…
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First Resource Bank Donates $350,000 in EITC Contributions to Over 50 Local Schools and Organizations
First Resource Bank recently contributed $350,000 to over 50 local schools and organizations through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. This significant donation underscores the Bank’s deep commitment to giving back to the communities it serves and its unwavering belief in the transformative power of education. Since 2011, First Resource Bank has been a…
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Bryn Mawr Trust Survey Reveals Gaps Exist in Americans’ Digital Asset Awareness, Estate Planning
According to a new survey from Bryn Mawr Trust, Americans have little awareness about the importance of digital estate planning, despite placing a high monetary value on their digital assets. The survey found that Americans estimate a value of $191,516 on average for digital assets; however, 76 percent reported having little or no knowledge of…
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On a Wing and a Prayer, Oliver Heating & Cooling Wins Firstrust Bank’s Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
When the folks at Oliver Heating & Cooling submitted their entry into the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a new contest from Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles aimed at supporting and promoting local businesses, they did so on a wing and a prayer. Both literally and figuratively. “The deadline to enter was Oct. 15, but…
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Nomination Period Opens for 24th Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards
Citadel Credit Union has officially opened the nomination period for its 24-year Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. It will remain open through Jan. 15. The program honors local teachers throughout the region in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties who go above and beyond for their students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Nominations are…
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A Home for the Holidays? Tips to Reignite Your Home Search This Winter
The housing market remains tight, presenting challenges for many aspiring homebuyers who have been sidelined in recent years. While the Federal Reserve has started decreasing interest rates, mortgage rates tend to be tied more closely to U.S. Treasury bonds. However, there are steps you can take now to prepare yourself for when you find your…
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Long Island Veterinarian Finds Lifeline in Firstrust Bank After Flash Flood Ravages His Practice
When a rare flash flood in the early morning hours of Aug. 19 ravaged his business, Dr. Matthew Steinberg, the owner of Commack Veterinary Center in Long Island’s Suffolk County, was left in a state of despair. Dr. Steinberg’s practice was one of several businesses in a strip mall that unexpectedly saw several feet of…
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Veteran-Owned Sequoia Lending Partners with Apex Commercial Capital to Drive Financial Solutions
Navy veteran Allen Wu, the founder and CEO of Sequoia Lending, a brokerage firm based in Rockville, Md., arrived in the United States with his parents and two siblings when he was just eight years old. Having emigrated from China, Wu quickly developed a deep and lifelong appreciation for the opportunities this country would afford…
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Oliver Heating & Cooling Gets Boost from Firstrust Bank and Eagles as Winner of Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles have announced that Oliver Heating & Cooling is the winner of the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a new program focused on uplifting and promoting businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area. As the winner of the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, Oliver has been awarded up to $40,000 in promotional assets,…
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With Support from Firstrust Bank, Greencastle Consulting Exemplifies the Best of Veteran-Led Business Achievement
There’s no shortage of consulting firms, particularly in the densely populated Delaware Valley, that businesses can turn to for support with executing their strategic initiatives. There is, however, only one — Malvern-based Greencastle Consulting — that can provide its clients solutions with a level of precision and discipline that can only be honed in the…
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Defunct West Chester Startup in Hot Water with Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are suing the failed West Chester startup LifeBrand, its former corporate sponsor, for allegedly failing to pay for the final year of its marketing deal with the team, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In the lawsuit, filed at the Chester County Court of Common Pleas in West Chester on…
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How to Protect Your Cards and Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams
For many consumers, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. Unfortunately, most scammers would agree. Debit and credit card scams increase yearly as holiday shopping kicks into high gear. And with credit card fraud rising a whopping 53 percent between 2019 and 2023, knowing how to protect your money from would-be scammers is…
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Delaware County Leadership: Candice Caruso, Chief Consumer Lending Officer, WSFS Bank
Candice Caruso, Chief Consumer Lending Officer at WSFS Bank, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Elkins Park, where she watched her family manage several thriving businesses: a hair salon, a manufacturing business, and a dress shop. As she got older, she honed a competitive streak through academics and her part-time jobs in high…
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Self-Taught Chef Cooks Up Entrepreneurial Success with Equipment Financing from Apex Commercial Capital
Elyse Dana, a self-taught chef and the owner of Iris Eats Maine, has had what she deems “an unconventional culinary journey.” She spent a decade cooking professionally on private yachts that sailed up and down the East Coast and throughout the Caribbean. “But that lifestyle can reach its expiration, and it certainly did for me,”…
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Citadel Credit Union Establishes New Leadership Model to Enhance Member Experience, Catalyze Growth
Citadel Credit Union has assembled a new leadership team as it gears up for a future filled with strategic growth, community engagement, and operational excellence. With several key appointments, Citadel’s new senior leadership team brings a blend of deep industry expertise and a shared vision for the future, positioning the credit union to further its…
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Common Retirement Planning Challenges for Gen X
Members of Generation X, often called the “latchkey generation,” may feel retirement looming on the horizon. If you’re feeling concerned, you’re not alone. Born between 1965 and 1980, Generation X has grown up with significant economic and social changes. One big shift has been the decline of traditional pensions and the rise of 401(k) plans,…
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C&N Announces 2025 Calendar Contest Winners
C&N has announced the winners of its annual calendar photo contest, a beloved tradition that showcases the region’s beauty through the lenses of local amateur and professional photographers. Phil Burkhouse, an amateur photographer from Emporium, Pa., is the grand prize winner. His photograph, a stunning image of a bull elk captured in Cameron County in…
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C&N Teammates ‘Standing Strong Against Cancer’
C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together program is making a difference again this year with its “Standing Strong Against Cancer” initiative. Since its launch on June 1, the campaign has already raised more than $30,000, almost a third of its $100,000 goal. The money raised will directly support local individuals battling cancer, providing financial relief and…
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