Banking & Finance
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Staying Alert for Scammers After Disaster Strikes
The first few weeks after a disaster strikes can be overwhelming as you try to pick up the pieces, support your neighbor, or donate from afar. No matter what camp you fall into, or what disaster has hit, scammers can prey on your misfortune or generosity. While there are a number of potential scams you…
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Is Your ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Habit Helping or Hurting Your Financial Future?
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services have transformed from a convenient shopping option into a mainstream payment method. According to a WSFS Money Trends Survey, 38 percent of adults in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region used BNPL in the past year. While these services offer an appealing alternative to credit cards, allowing shoppers to split…
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Bernard Shields Named WSFS Bank’s Pennsylvania Market President
Bernard Shields will join WSFS Bank as Executive Vice President, Pennsylvania Market President. In this role, Shields will report to Jim Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Banking Officer, and be responsible for influencing growth and sales strategies across the company’s markets, enhancing and optimizing relationships with current and prospective clients, and engaging in the…
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Citadel Credit Union Committed to the Employee Experience, Again Certified as a Great Place to Work
Citadel Credit Union has been officially certified by Great Place to Work for the seventh year, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to a culture in which employees thrive. The recognition also reflects the continued progress made under CEO Bill Brown, who celebrates his second anniversary leading the organization this month and has prioritized elevating the employee…
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Delaware County Leadership: Jeff Bierlein, Director of Commercial Real Estate Banking, S&T Bank
Jeff Bierlein, Director of Commercial Real Estate Banking at S&T Bank, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sports were the focus of his childhood, from traveling for Little League games to learning leadership as a basketball camp instructor. After establishing a banking career for himself at PNC Bank, Bierlein transitioned to…
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This Change Agent Built Her Business with Tenacity — and a Bank that Understood the Journey
Maria Frizelle Roberts launched MFR Consultants, a Philadelphia-based “public sector” consulting firm, with a simple but powerful mission. To fix systems that weren’t working and create lasting change. With tenacity and vision, she applied strategies — like process optimization, data-driven insights, and innovative technology solutions — to deliver results. By combining mission with method, her…
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TruMark Financial Credit Union Now Accepting Applications for Difference Makers Scholarship Program
TruMark Financial Credit Union is once again celebrating high school seniors who are transforming compassion into community impact. Applications are now open for TruMark Financial’s Third Annual Difference Makers Scholarship, which rewards students whose volunteer work is making a measurable difference in their communities. The scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to attend…
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After Closing All Locations, Including West Chester and Exton, Iron Hill Officially Files for Bankruptcy
After closing all its locations last month, including West Chester and Exton, and after nearly three decades in business, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has officially filed for bankruptcy, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company filed under Chapter 7, allowing the chain to liquidate. This is different from Chapter 11, which permits…
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C&N Completes Acquisition of Susquehanna Community Bank
C&N — which operates 35 banking offices in Pennsylvania, including in Paoli, Doylestown, and Newtown — has announced the completion of its acquisition of Susquehanna Community Bank. “We are pleased to welcome Susquehanna’s shareholders, customers, and employees to our C&N family,” said C&N President and CEO Brad Scovill. “Susquehanna’s relationship-based, community-focused culture aligns well with…
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TruMark Financial Credit Union Supports One House at a Time with Donations, Volunteerism
As part of its ongoing commitment to community involvement, TruMark Financial Credit Union recently supported One House at a Time (OHAAT) with donations, financial assistance, and hands-on volunteer efforts. TruMark Financial team members collected several boxes of stuffed animals, toothbrushes, bed sheets, comforters, and books at the credit union’s headquarters in Fort Washington and delivered…
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Chase Bank to Open Seven New Branches Across Region, Including Two in Chester County
Chase Bank will open seven new branches across the Philadelphia region over the next three months, with two located in Chester County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bank has already opened three retail branches in the area earlier this year, bringing the total number of new openings to ten and the…
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More Than 1,600 WSFS Associates Volunteer Across the Region for We Stand for Service Day
More than 1,600 WSFS Bank associates recently volunteered at more than 130 community organizations across the region as part of the bank’s third annual We Stand for Service Day. Associates volunteered more than 5,500 hours across the bank’s footprint in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey during the company-wide day of giving back through volunteerism. “At…
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Credit Confessions: True Stories of Debt, Regret, and Second Chances
Credit can feel overwhelming with countless card options, tricky jargon, and plenty of room for missteps. The truth is, almost everyone makes mistakes along the way, including us. That’s why, for October, Get Smart About Credit Month, we’re sharing “Credit Confessions” — real stories from C&N teammates about early credit mishaps and the lessons we’ve…
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The Tradeoffs of Passing Rising Costs to Customers Amid Tariffs
As talks of tariffs turn into increased prices for consumers, many U.S. businesses are experiencing declining profit margins. Business owners are now weighing the pros and cons of passing these costs along to the consumer versus absorbing the hit to their bottom line. Before raising the cost outright, some businesses are choosing to eliminate perks like free shipping to…
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Three Types of Scams Every Growing Business Should Watch For
Growing your business requires dedication, strategy, and smart financial management. Unfortunately, it can also make you a target for sophisticated scams. Fraudsters are not only looking to target your personal finances but also your employees’ and customers’ financial information. According to the Better Business Bureau, more than 60 percent of businesses dealt with scammers in 2024. Popular scams included…
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How WSFS Bank’s CEOs Built a Culture of Service and Growth for Nearly 200 Years
Leadership at any level requires the right balance of strategic direction, creating a successful culture, and planning for the future. Nowhere is this more evident than in the role of a CEO, where stakes are high, and every decision reverberates across the company. It’s a tightrope walk the last three CEOs at WSFS Financial Corporation know well…
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Citadel Credit Union Taps Veteran Technologist Eric Skinner as New CIO
Citadel Credit Union has promoted Eric Skinner to the position of Chief Information Officer. Skinner succeeds Brian Berry, who will retire later this year after 16 years of distinguished leadership, having laid the foundation for Citadel’s scalable, secure, and member-focused digital capabilities. Skinner has been a key member of Citadel’s technology leadership since 2013. With more than 20 years…
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Delaware County Leadership: Richard Vague, President, Widehall
Richard Vague, President of Widehall LLC and Author, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Texas, moving frequently for his father’s job, working his way through the University of Texas, and shifting his focus from visual arts to banking. Since entering the financial sector, Vague has channeled his curiosity and creative drive into penning…
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