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A sign displays the Mega Millions lottery jackpot in Detroit, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Money

Ticket bought in Illinois wins $1.28B Mega Millions jackpot

A lottery official says there is one winning ticket and it was purchased at a store in the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines.

3 years ago

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Crypto plunge is cautionary tale for public pension funds

The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies provides a cautionary tale for the few public pension funds that have dipped their toes into the crypto pool.

3 years ago

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Got a busted hot water heater? Philly homeowners can get help from a new fund

The organization that runs a popular heater hotline in Philly is launching a new fund, to pay for hot water heater replacements.

3 years ago

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The Who, New Hope PrideFest, Mutlu, Art in the Open, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Music, theater, and street festivals dominate the weekend events schedule in and around Philadelphia.

3 years ago

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You have to think ahead to use Philly’s new online tax system, but at least 42,000 people have figured it out

Did COVID, remote work, or job changes make paying taxes more confusing? You’re not alone.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Accounting firm: Trump financial statements aren’t reliable

The financial documents, used to secure lucrative loans and burnish Trump's image as a wealthy businessman, “should no longer be relied upon," the accounting firm said.

3 years ago

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Money

Philly to pilot a guaranteed income experiment, giving cash to some needy residents

As early as March, Philadelphia will start giving up to 60 people $500 a month, for at least 12 months.

3 years ago

Ethan Miller works on his taxes at home in Silver Spring, Md., Friday, Jan., 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Money

Taxpayers face overloaded IRS as filing season opens Monday

“The IRS right now has unacceptable backlogs and the customer service that people are receiving is not what the American public deserves.”

3 years ago

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Money

PECO rates are rising as the temperature dips. A cold winter is expected

Philadelphia area residents will see jumps in their heating and electric bills. The Public Utility Commission warns against "sticker shock."

3 years ago

Philadelphia's Fashion District mall at 9th and Market streets boasted small crowds on Black Friday
Community

Black Friday at Fashion District Philadelphia: Good sales and modest crowds, shoppers say

These holidays could be different even from 2020, but supply chain worries and staff shortages didn’t seem to be a factor as shopping season began.

3 years ago

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Community

PECO proposes electric rate hike that would increase residential bills by nearly 10%

PECO's proposal before the PUC would increase the monthly bill for a residential customer by about 9.65% — an increase of $9.68 for a typical residential account.

4 years ago

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Broke in Philly

Wondering what to do with your savings? A new study says ‘renting and investing’ is smarter than home buying in Philly metro

The study found that housing prices in the Philadelphia metro are about 10% higher than what the long-term cost trends suggest they should be.

4 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

The show can go on, but when will it? Delaware theaters hesitant to reopen

Despite permission to hold performances under Phase 1 of the state’s reopening plan, Delaware theater groups and performers are hesitant to resume shows.

5 years ago

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Education

54,000 still getting pay held over student debt, filing says

The Dept. of Education was still garnishing wages more than a month after Congress ordered an immediate suspension of the practice during the coronavirus pandemic.

5 years ago

In this March 5, 2012 file photo, consumer credit cards are posed in North Andover, Mass. (Elise Amendola/AP Photo)
Money

How COVID-19 payment accommodations may affect your credit

Many businesses are offering relief on bills to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout.

5 years ago

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