Personal Finance
Pa. residents brace for Trump administration’s proposed cuts to food stamps
Pennsylvania is among the states that would be especially hurt because utility costs are significantly higher than the national average.
5 years ago
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Advocate for nixing library book late fees gives her take on what’s becoming a national trend
Wisconsin librarian Dawn Wacek says waiving late fees helped bring people back to her library. Philadelphia’s libraries are considering doing the same.
5 years ago
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NJ Spotlight
Revamping N.J. labor law to protect workers in ‘gig economy,’ boost state taxes
Senate President Steve Sweeney is behind a bill that’s ‘all about protecting the rights of workers,’ but business interests have misgivings.
5 years ago
NJ Spotlight
N.J. lawmakers seek to boost state tax credit for low-wage earners
The Earned Income Tax Credit has support from both Democrats and Republicans since it’s believed to keep people employed and off government assistance.
5 years ago
PNC customers frustrated over restricted access to third party payment apps
For months, PNC Bank customers have complained online that they’re having trouble using third party payment apps like Venmo.
5 years ago
Pa. couldn’t process unemployment for four days. Now 2,500 people may get late checks.
It’s unclear exactly what went wrong with the commonwealth’s dated system, but from Thursday to Sunday, a crash kept unemployed people from filing claims.
5 years ago
Seven Pa. workers want their union dues back
The suit was filed by the same nonprofits who brought last year’s Janus case, in which SCOTUS ruled public sector unions can’t take dues from non-members.
5 years ago
N.J. sued for requiring credit reports in Spanish, 10 other languages
The trade group representing Equifax, Experian and TransUnion sued N.J. to avoid providing credit reports in Spanish, 10 other languages.
5 years ago
The Philadelphia Tribune
City Council eyes elimination of Free Library fines, debts
Councilwoman Cherelle Parker said library fines set up barriers to accessing educational resources and services. Even minimal fines drive people away.
6 years ago
Broke in Philly
America’s poverty rate falls while household incomes remain the same
Poverty in America declined last year, continuing a trend that began in 2014.
6 years ago
Broke in Philly
Could electric bills in Pa. become more affordable? This agency holds the key
All the info you didn’t know you needed about the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
6 years ago
Wiss Fiss: the bank name that the Philly region will get to know even more
After months of fun billboards with a fun name, Beneficial Bank takes on the WSFS Bank name. But you can simply call them Wiss Fiss.
6 years ago
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Broke in Philly
Utility shutdowns can be a disaster. Here’s how to avoid them.
If you have a shutoff notice, the utility has a legal obligation to explain all the options you have to avoid a shutoff. Here are some options you have.
6 years ago
NJ Spotlight
Why is N.J.’s public pension system still invested in the gun industry?
Following last year’s mass shooting at a Florida high school, some state lawmakers sought to ban pension-plan investments in gunmakers, but their bill went nowhere.
6 years ago
Broke in Philly
Entrepreneurs: What do you want to know about funding your hustle in Philly?
Tell us your questions about gaining access to capital or drumming up business. We’ll report out the answers.
6 years ago