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Pa. ranks No. 2 in the nation for higher ed credit card marketing deals

Two dozen universities and alumni associations across Pa. participate in credit card marketing agreements — the most lucrative of which can yield millions.

2 years ago

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Government
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National
Personal Finance

Borrowers can now apply for new, income-based student loan repayment

More than 20 million borrowers are eligible under the new repayment plan, and many will see lower payments.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
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Black business expo in Philadelphia connects entrepreneurs via ‘speed networking’

The African-American Chamber of Commerce for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware is hosting its first National Black Business Month Expo inside the Comcast Spectacor.

2 years ago

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Billy Penn

The most interesting items from Bankroll’s 1,244-lot, fire-sale restaurant auction

It’s your chance to pick up artifacts of a fascinatingly confused blip in the city’s dining scene.

2 years ago

Potential buyers look at a 2023 Cooper Countryman S sports-utility vehicle on the floor of a Mini dealership on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, in Highlands Ranch, Colo.
NPR
Business
Economy
Personal Finance
Transportation

New car prices are cooling, but experts say you still might want to wait to buy

The average transaction price for a new car in July was $48,334, a slight dip from June and only a 0.4% year-over-year increase, according to Kelley Blue Book.

2 years ago

The Philadelphia metro area has recovered all its jobs since the COVID-19 pandemic began, this includes retail stores such as those along Fairmount Avenue. (Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Business
Economic Development
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Fed president says regional economy on track for ‘soft landing’

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s president forecasts inflation decline without more interest rate hikes.

2 years ago

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Economy
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Taxes
Billy Penn

Everything you don’t pay sales tax on in Pennsylvania, from books to utilities

Sunburn treatments are tax-free, but sunblock isn’t. And pumpkins escape sales tax, but only if you’re planning on one for dinner.

2 years ago

Jorge Rivé demonstrates the company's wireless charging system in a lab.
Business
Energy
Pennsylvania
Technology

KOP startup looks to build electric vehicle infrastructure nationwide

The clean technology startup that builds wireless charging devices for large electric vehicles opened a new research and development laboratory in King of Prussia.

2 years ago

Shop windows on a busy commercial corridor.
Business
Economic Development
Economy
Philadelphia

Most Delaware Valley small businesses surveyed by Federal Reserve didn’t see revenue growth last year

The majority of small businesses across the Delaware Valley did not see an increase in revenue during 2022, but that’s an improvement since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

2 years ago

A U.S. Flag hangs in the background at the corner of Wall and Broad Streets in the heart of the Financial District in New York City, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.
Business
Economy
National

Wall Street tumbles to its worst loss in months

Yields were mixed after Fitch cut the U.S. government’s credit rating. The downgrade strikes at the core of the financial system.

2 years ago

A display for the Mega Millions lottery
National

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.05 billion after another drawing without a big winner

Mega Millions says the new potential jackpot is the fourth-largest in the history of the game and the fifth over $1 billion.

2 years ago

The PSERS building in Harrisburg.
Economy
Pennsylvania
Personal Finance
Spotlight PA

Many Pennsylvania state retirees say they can’t afford inflation on their stagnant pensions

Nearly 69,000 former public school and state workers retired before Pennsylvania boosted pension payments two decades ago. Some lawmakers now want to give them an increase.

2 years ago

Kubota tractors are stored in Uniontown, Pa., Friday, June 9, 2023.
Business
Economy
National

U.S. economy unexpectedly accelerated to a 2.4% growth rate in April-June quarter despite Fed hikes

Driving the gain was a burst of business investment, which surged at a 5.7% annual pace, the fastest rate since late 2021.

2 years ago

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell arrives for a news conference at the William McChesney Martin Jr. Federal Reserve Board Building following a Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in, Washington
Economy
Government
National

Federal Reserve raises its key rate for 11th time by a quarter-point in its drive to slow inflation

The move lifted the Fed’s benchmark short-term rate from roughly 5.1% to 5.3% — its highest level since 2001.

2 years ago

Richard Hooker Secretary Treasurer of Teamsters Local 623 which represents 5,000 workers across Philadelphia chants with the crowd.
Economy
Employment
Philadelphia

Philly union workers rally just days before UPS contract expires

The union contract between 5,000 Philadelphia Teamsters and UPS will expire on July 31. If no deal is reached, members have authorized a strike.

2 years ago

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