Personal Finance
New Pennsylvania college savings plan targets newborns
The purpose of providing the starter deposit is to raise awareness about the children’s savings accounts, known as 529 accounts.
7 years ago
Fed raises interest rates, signals 2 more hikes this year
The Federal Reserve increased a key interest rate again Wednesday, which will trigger higher rates on credit cards, home equity lines and other kinds of borrowing.
7 years ago
Ocean County man gets 10-year prison term for stealing from investment clients
An Ocean County investment manager was sentenced Thursday to a lengthy prison term for stealing more than $400,000 from clients, state authorities announced.
7 years ago
Poor People’s Campaign seeks to revive MLK’s vision
Activists are reigniting Martin Luther King Jr.’s unfinished fight against poverty.
7 years ago
Listen 10:53Federal employees face cuts to retirement benefits, pay freezes
Federal employees can be forgiven for feeling whiplashed by the Trump administration.
7 years ago
Congress rolls back anti-discrimination auto loan rule
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to roll back guidance on auto lending — a first test for a new GOP strategy in Congress to repeal of hundreds of regulations.
7 years ago
Fed keeps key rate steady but notes rising inflation
The Fed is gradually tightening credit to control inflation against the backdrop of a tight job market, a resilient economy and a pickup in consumer prices.
7 years ago
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