Personal Finance
Gallup poll: Real estate investment favored over stocks amid housing shortage
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
7 years ago
Listen 5:27Wells Fargo to pay $1B for mortgage, auto lending abuses
Wells Fargo has been under intense scrutiny by federal regulators for several months.
7 years ago
Five takeaways from StateImpact’s forum on gas royalties
Many Pennsylvania mineral owners have complained they are not being paid fairly. The controversy has led to class action lawsuits and ongoing litigation.
7 years ago
Enterprise Center, Brandywine Realty Trust launch loan fund
The Enterprise Center announced its newest program is now accepting applications from those seeking low-cost capital, reducing barriers for minority-owned construction co's.
7 years ago
Trump effect? Pa. GOP governor candidates won’t show tax returns
The three Republicans running for the party's nomination for Pennsylvania governor say they will not release copies of their tax returns.
7 years ago
Gov. Murphy sticks to tax-hike pledge at lobbying event
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday redoubled his campaign promise to raise income taxes on millionaires but said such a change does not have to be permanent.
7 years ago
Recent court ruling opens a door for homeowners to appeal tax bill
When Ruokai Chen saw his real estate taxes jump up in 2016, the actuary with a degree from the Curtis Institute of Music decided to do some digging.
7 years ago
Listen 2:40PPA amnesty program a ‘blessing’ for Philly ticket scofflaws
Under the two-month program, the PPA will forgive all unpaid parking tickets issued before 2013, as long as you agree to pay any fines from 2013 to the present.
7 years ago
Elizabeth Warren: ‘Equifax may actually make money off this breach’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has earned a reputation as a fierce consumer advocate, going after big banks and financial institutions. Now she's set her sights on Equifax.
7 years ago
Planet Money, episode 816: Bitcoin Losers
Plenty of people will tell you they're getting rich off of bitcoin.
7 years ago
On New Year’s Day, many low-wage workers will celebrate with a raise
In 18 states and 20 localities, lawmakers are forcing up the minimum wage on Jan. 1.
7 years ago
Some N.J. tax breaks kick in Jan. 1
Residents 62 and older will be able to keep more of their income from being taxed by the state.
7 years ago
How much do teachers spend on classroom supplies?
It's inevitable. Each year, teachers dip into their own pockets to buy things like notebooks, tissues and pencils for their students.
7 years ago
The coming effects of the tax bill
Air Date: December 19, 2017
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