Banking & Finance
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Unofficial 2022 Election Results in Delaware County as of Nov. 10
Pennsylvania is at the center of what the media is calling one of the most critical midterm elections in generations. Below is how Delaware County, with 415,184 registered voters, has voted in the races that have taken on such outsized importance this election cycle. U.S. Senator – 248,169 total votes cast Democrat John Fetterman –…
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For Retirees, Some Welcome Social Security and Other Benefits Increases to Help Ease Impacts of Inflation
A benefit rise may help retirees cope with inflation that is at multi-decade highs. Retirees are feeling the squeeze as they grapple with the effects of rising prices on gasoline, housing, medical expenses, and groceries, to name a few. With the Federal Reserve aggressively fighting inflation by raising short-term interest rates, both the stock and…
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Citadel Credit Union to Give Away Signed Bryce Harper Jersey as Part of Philadelphia Red Pride Sweepstakes
With the entire Delaware Valley swept up in baseball fever, Citadel Credit Union is excited to give away a signed Bryce Harper jersey as part of its Philadelphia Red Pride Sweepstakes. To enter the sweepstakes, you must: Follow @CitadelBanking. Like and share this Instagram post to your story. Tag five friends in the comment section…
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Firstrust Bank Gives Area Eagles Fans One More Reason to Root for High-Scoring Victories
The interest annual percentage yield of a Firstrust CD has the potential to benefit purchasers based on the performance of the undefeated 2022 Eagles. The bank’s Phila. Eagles Touchdown CD is a seven-month Certificate of Deposit with an annual percentage yield of three percent (currently) on a $2,500-minimum initial purchase. From there, the score of…
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Meridian Bank Supports Opening of First All-Ages Community Center
While Meridian Bank offers a full range of banking services and specializes in commercial as well as residential loans, the bank is also an active member within the community that takes care to join in local events. Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the opening of the ACCESS Community Center…
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WSFS Bank Teams Up with Sharing Excess and Sunday Breakfast Mission to Fight Food Insecurity Across Region
WSFS Bank has launched its annual Fall Food Drive to combat food insecurity across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. WSFS banking office locations in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania will serve as food deposit centers for WSFS associates, customers, and members of the community to donate nonperishable food items through Dec. 31. According to…
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WSFS CARES Foundation Provides Grants to Six Community Organizations in the Tri-State Area
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided grants to six community organizations across its footprint as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities. The grants, approved in the third quarter by the WSFS CARES Foundation board, will support the following organizations: Beat the Streets Philadelphia ($15,000): BTSP is…
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Firstrust Bank Pairs the Fightin’ Phils with Local Child Fighting a Medical Foe of His Own
As the Phils spent an Aug. 23 night squeaking by the Cincinnati Reds in a ninth-inning nail-biter, one fan was not only thrilled to watch the win, but he was also experiencing a dream-come-true moment with his family. Thanks to support from Firstrust Bank and Casey Cares Foundation (a Maryland charitable organization that uplifts critically…
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As One of the Nation’s Top SBA Lenders, Meridian Bank Helps Music-School Franchisees Hit the Right Notes
Bucks County natives Annie Morton and Michael Morpurgo manage two School of Rock locations that provide music education for all ages. They have been teaching a rock-and-roll curriculum since 2005 and are known for bringing an authentic experience and sense of community, creating a unique learning environment. After successfully growing the business for years, in…
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Radnor Woman a Finalist in Tech Awards for Banking Platform
Luveen Sidhu of Radnor has been recognized for her leadership in developing BM Technologies, a digital banking platform that became publicly traded, writes Holly Herman for patch.com. Sidhu, founder and chairwoman of BM Technologies, BTMX, was selected as a finalist in the director of the year category for the US Fintech Awards 2022. An independent…
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Citadel Credit Union Helps to Raise More Than $2 Million for Cancer Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Citadel Credit Union, the presenting sponsor of the CHOP Parkway Run & Walk, has announced an additional contribution for CHOP’s Cancer Center. Presented to CHOP at the 20th annual Parkway event, Citadel doubled its annual total to $300,000 to help CHOP raise a record-breaking $2 million to fund critical childhood cancer research and care. Citadel…
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Understanding Current Tax Implications for Real Estate Investing
With stock market volatility continuing, many investors are looking for alternative strategies. Limited supply and Americans looking for more space or new locations during the pandemic led to red-hot housing markets, leading many investors to consider real estate. But increasing headlines of tax reform and tax legislation change can make it hard for ordinary Americans…
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Delaware County Has Free Fraud Monitoring Tool for Property Owners
There’s a free monitoring tool from the Delaware County Recorder of Deeds Office that lets property owners safeguard against fraud. FraudSleuth® provides automatic alerts to property owners when any document such as a mortgage, deed, or mortgage satisfaction for a specific parcel is recorded under that parcel’s ID. The software is similar to how credit…
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Refresh Your Small Business’ Approach for the Rest of 2022 and Beyond
With the summer vacation and Back to School seasons in the rearview, many small businesses are turning their attention to the upcoming holiday season to close out the year on a high note. However, with inflation stubbornly lingering and supply chains still experiencing ups and downs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the status…
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Delaware County Leadership: Dorothy Jaworski, Treasurer, Penn Community Bank
Dorothy Jaworski, Treasurer for Penn Community Bank, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Conshohocken and Trooper with three siblings. She started working at a bank part-time as a teller in her senior year of high school and loved it so much that she pursued it as a career. Jaworski described why she chose…
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C&N Donates $16,000 through EITC to the Bucks County Historical Society
C&N announces its recent donation of $16,000 to the Bucks County Historical Society under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). The mission of the Bucks County Historical Society, a private nonprofit organization, is is to educate and engage its many audiences in appreciating the past and to help find stories and meanings relevant to…
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Small Business Corporate Retirement Plans
In today’s highly competitive recruiting and hiring environment — especially for small and mid-size employers — a corporate retirement plan is an indispensable benefit that employees expect. A well-designed plan can help swing a prospective employee’s decision in your favor, and the cost and complexity of company-sponsored retirement plans is decreasing. The IRS provides a…
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Firstrust Announces Timothy J. Abell Will Become CEO; Richard J. Green to Serve as Executive Chairman
Firstrust Bank has announced that President Timothy J. Abell will become CEO as part of a long-planned executive transition that will ensure business continuity and growth for the region’s largest and strongest full-service, family-owned bank. Current Board Chairman and CEO, Richard J. Green, who has spent his 45-year banking career building Firstrust, will become the…
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