• Firstrust Bank Releases New SAFE 1NK Pens to Help Customers Avoid Falling Victim to Check Fraud

    Firstrust Bank Releases New SAFE 1NK Pens to Help Customers Avoid Falling Victim to Check Fraud

    Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking a 14 percent increase over reported losses in 2022. Fraud, simply put, is surging across the country, leaving massive financial losses and headaches for individuals and businesses in its wake. Check fraud, one of the more…

  • Eastern University’s Christine Mahan Selected as a Top Trailblazer in Higher Education

    Eastern University’s Christine Mahan Selected as a Top Trailblazer in Higher Education

    Dr. Christine Mahan, the Chief of Staff and Vice President for Planning and Effectiveness at Eastern University, has been selected by City & State Pennsylvania as one its 2024 Trailblazers in Higher Education. Mahan serves as the principal advisor to Eastern’s University president and provides leadership for the university’s strategic planning, institutional research, accreditation, risk management, and…

  • Why You Need A.I.-Powered Onboarding

    Why You Need A.I.-Powered Onboarding

    A well-structured onboarding program can be a game-changer for your new hires, setting them up for long-term success. However, as many business owners and HR managers have learned, building and executing these programs manually can be tedious and time-consuming. Thankfully, technology has come to the rescue with A.I. and automation-powered HRIS tech platforms. By utilizing…

  • Citadel Credit Union Celebrates Milestone $500,000 in Grants to Teachers Through Citadel Heart of Learning

    Citadel Credit Union Celebrates Milestone $500,000 in Grants to Teachers Through Citadel Heart of Learning

    Citadel Credit Union has recognized 35 teachers in Greater Philadelphia for going above and beyond and truly “building strength in education” as part of the company’s Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. Since the program’s inception, Citadel has awarded the winners more than $500,000 in grants, enabling them to enhance their classrooms with new resources aimed at fostering educational…

  • As ‘a Pillar of the Philadelphia Community,’ IBX Now the Please Touch Museum’s Official Health & Wellness Partner

    As ‘a Pillar of the Philadelphia Community,’ IBX Now the Please Touch Museum’s Official Health & Wellness Partner

    Independence Blue Cross, showcasing its longstanding commitment to children and families of Philadelphia, is now the Official Health and Wellness Partner of the iconic Please Touch Museum. IBX’s multiyear partnership includes the renaming of the museum’s beloved Carousel House, home to the historic Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel, to the Independence Blue Cross Carousel House —…

  • This Tax Break Could Help Many Couples Increase Their Retirement Savings

    This Tax Break Could Help Many Couples Increase Their Retirement Savings

    A spousal IRA is a tax break offered by the Internal Revenue Service that can help many married couples increase their retirement savings, writes Lori Ioannou for The Wall Street Journal. Spousal individual retirement accounts make it possible for a working spouse to contribute to the retirement savings of their non-working or low-earning spouse. These…

  • Unlocking the Digital Vault: A Guide to Digital Estate Planning for Small Business Owners

    Unlocking the Digital Vault: A Guide to Digital Estate Planning for Small Business Owners

    In the digital age, our lives and businesses are intricately woven into the fabric of the online world. From financial transactions to client communications, much of our business activity now takes place in the digital realm. Yet, many small business owners overlook a crucial aspect of estate planning: the digital estate. Anne Rhodes, Chief Legal…

  • Independence Blue Cross Deepens Support of Philadelphia Union Foundation Program Aimed at Youth Mental Fitness

    Independence Blue Cross Deepens Support of Philadelphia Union Foundation Program Aimed at Youth Mental Fitness

    Independence Blue Cross is extending its support of HeadFirst, an initiative of the Philadelphia Union Foundation focused on enhancing mental fitness for youth soccer players. HeadFirst is one of the foundation’s signature programs and is designed to give players, parents, and coaches the tools and resources they need to positively impact players’ mental health —…

  • Firstrust Bank Helps to Send Local Children with Disabilities to Summer Camp

    Firstrust Bank Helps to Send Local Children with Disabilities to Summer Camp

    The experience of going to summer camp is one that all children should have access to. This summer, your savings can be the key to unlocking this formative experience for children and young adults with disabilities. Firstrust Bank has launched “Make Camp Happen,” a summer-long promotion with Variety — The Children’s Charity of Delaware Valley’s…

  • The Mystery of the Shrinking Pay Gap: Strategies to Combat Wage Compression

    The Mystery of the Shrinking Pay Gap: Strategies to Combat Wage Compression

    In most cases, a shrinking pay gap is a cause for celebration, except in the context of wage compression. Much like a magician’s subtle sleight of hand, wage compression baffles the audience with a mysteriously vanishing pay gap between new hires and seasoned staff, leaving businesses and HR professionals grappling with the trick of restoring…

  • A.M. Fleet and Apex Commercial Capital: Pioneering Small-Business Solutions in Commercial Truck Services

    A.M. Fleet and Apex Commercial Capital: Pioneering Small-Business Solutions in Commercial Truck Services

    A.M. Truck & Auto Repair Inc., commonly known as A.M. Fleet, is a family-owned business that buys and sells new and used trucks and offers repair services for commercial trucks. Founded in 1985 by the late Angelo Matarazzo Jr. in Northeast Philadelphia, A.M. Fleet is now run by his sons Mike and Angelo. As part…

  • These Small Business Success Stories Illustrate How WSFS Bank Fuels Community Growth, Prosperity

    These Small Business Success Stories Illustrate How WSFS Bank Fuels Community Growth, Prosperity

    Small businesses are often hailed as the lifeblood of communities, and for good reason. They generate jobs, foster innovation, create unique local character, and generally ensure that the economic benefits they produce stay within their communities. For nearly 200 years, WSFS Bank has been a trusted partner to myriad small businesses in the Greater Philadelphia…

  • 9 Reasons Your Employee Handbook Deserves an Annual Review

    9 Reasons Your Employee Handbook Deserves an Annual Review

    As a human resources or organizational leader, you know that your employee handbook is the cornerstone of your company’s HR framework, serving as a vital tool for communicating company policies and expectations to your team. Your handbook is essential for ensuring that staff and management are aligned on company and legal guidelines, which in turn…

  • Treasury Yield Curve, One of Wall Street’s Favorite Recession Indicators, Seems Broken

    Treasury Yield Curve, One of Wall Street’s Favorite Recession Indicators, Seems Broken

    The Treasury yield curve is one of Wall Street’s favorite recession indicators, but it seems to be broken, write Sam Goldfarb and Peter Santilli for The Wall Street Journal. Investors have long taken an anomaly known as an inverted yield curve, where yields on short-term Treasurys are higher than those of longer-term government debt, as…

  • PHILADELPHIA Careers – Firstrust Bank

    PHILADELPHIA Careers – Firstrust Bank

    Founded 90 years ago, Firstrust Bank is the largest family-owned commercial bank in the region. Firstrust’s promise is to empower its customers’ success by offering them the most tailored, state-of-the-art banking solutions they can get, along with advice on how to best manage their finances, build their businesses, and overcome financial challenges. Firstrust is looking…

  • Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank Award $360,000 to 18 High School Seniors

    Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank Award $360,000 to 18 High School Seniors

    For 55 years, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank have provided a pathway to achieving higher education for civic-minded high school seniors in the Greater Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley regions through the Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program. During a recent celebration at the Firstrust Bank Club at the Philadelphia Eagles stadium, the Green Family…

  • The Definitive Guide to Visiting the Brandywine Museum of Art in 2024

    The Definitive Guide to Visiting the Brandywine Museum of Art in 2024

    The Brandywine Museum of Art is a cultural gem nestled in the lush countryside of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s picturesque Brandywine Valley. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking for a serene escape, this museum offers something for everyone. Discover the rich legacy of the Wyeth family in the renowned Wyeth Family Galleries,…

  • PECO Celebrates 20 Years of Green Region Open Space Program with Nearly $3 Million to 400 Organizations

    PECO Celebrates 20 Years of Green Region Open Space Program with Nearly $3 Million to 400 Organizations

    For the last 20 years, PECO, in partnership with Natural Lands, has supported local municipalities and nonprofits across Greater Philadelphia that are doing their part to positively impact our regional landscape through innovative green projects through the PECO Green Region Open Space Program. PECO has provided nearly $3 million in Green Region Open Space grants…