
Personal Finance
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
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
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
‘No one can live off $240 a week’: Many Americans struggle to pay rent, bills
One in six households reported missing or delaying paying bills just so they could buy food in a new NPR poll.
4 years ago
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
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
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
How much money will Philly residents get from the federal coronavirus aid package?
The stimulus program also includes increased unemployment benefits — even for gig workers.
5 years ago
U.S. charges 4 Chinese military members in Equifax breach
The four — members of the People's Liberation Army, an arm of the Chinese military — are also accused of stealing the company's trade secrets, law enforcement officials said.
5 years ago
The Wawa data breach: What happens now?
Typically, a long process of corporate accountability unfolds after a breach like the one Wawa announced Dec. 20, affecting 850 stores.
5 years ago
Paid parental leave: How Republicans learned to love a Democratic priority
Many Republican lawmakers oppose the parental leave provision. But since it is part of the must-pass defense bill, there's not much they can do about it.
5 years ago
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
Listen 1:43Forgiving student debt would boost economy, economists say
Economists say the dramatic proposals from Sanders and Warren to free millions of Americans from the burden of student debt could boost the economy in significant ways.
5 years ago
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
Listen 5:39Revamping 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