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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.
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Listen 3:12Borrowers 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 13:08Everything 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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