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Strategies You Need to Know to Maximize Your 401(k)
Named after its section in the Internal Revenue Service code, 401(k)’s and other employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as 403(b)’s and 457’s, have become a mainstay for building and saving toward retirement. These retirement plans offer the most comprehensive benefits, from the highest contribution limits to employer matching to unlimited creditor protection, to name a few.…
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Younger Generations Are Eschewing the Stock Market, Turning to Alt Investments to Grow Wealth
Young, rich investors are veering away from conventional choices such as stocks and bonds and turning to alternative investments to grow their wealth, writes Jeannine Mancini for Benzinga. According to a new survey conducted by Lansons, less than 10 percent of the American population has invested in alternative assets. At the same time, younger generations…
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Local Businesses Weigh In on Modern Office Layouts and Hybrid Workforce Privacy and Productivity
More than half of employees overhear confidential information at the office. That’s a startling number, isn’t it? It’s a concern that local businesses are taking seriously, especially with the rise of open floor plans and hybrid workforces. The Problem Open office layouts look sleek and modern. They encourage collaboration and create a sense of community.…
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New Bill Aims to Grant Accredited Investor Status, Access to Private Markets to Those Who Pass Exam
If you’re interested in investing in a hot startup or joining a market-beating private investment fund, chances are you won’t be able to unless you’re already quite wealthy or have particular investment expertise, writes Brian J. O’Connor for SmartAsset. However, a recently passed House bill wants to change that and allow investors to put their…
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Personalized Service, Keen Understanding of Client Needs Elevate WSFS Bank in World of Private Banking
Personalized service and a keen understanding of client needs are what set private bankers apart from their competition. WSFS Bank shines in the world of private banking, delivering tailored services that fit the unique needs of its affluent clients. Founded in 1832, WSFS Bank has earned its reputation by providing a diverse range of financial…
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Borough of West Reading Takes Significant Technological Leap Forward, Thanks to Haverford Systems
The Borough of West Reading recently took a significant technological leap forward, courtesy of Haverford Systems, the region’s most experienced company for audiovisual installations. West Reading’s recent technological upgrades have not only revolutionized the way the borough conducts its meetings but have also significantly enhanced the quality of its audiovisual systems. “Like everyone throughout the…
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How Local Businesses Are Reimagining Communication to Bridge the Modern ‘Office Divide’
In today’s business world, the shift toward virtual meetings has become more evident than ever. As COVID-19 reshaped our daily lives, one unexpected positive development emerged: the mainstream adoption of virtual meetings. While some enterprises had adopted this mode of communication earlier, the majority of businesses, including many in Chester County, embraced virtual meetings out…
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Retirees Can Earn Annual Income by Giving Some of Their IRA Savings to Charity
After Congress passed a series of retirement changes at the end of last year, retirees are now able to earn an annual income by giving some of their IRA savings to charity, writes Ashlea Ebeling for The Wall Street Journal. Retirees who donate up to $50,000 from their individual retirement accounts to charities can get…
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Revitalizing Local Manufacturing Through Innovative Audio-Visual Technology
Imagine entering the bustling premises of Armstrong World Industries, a titan in the local manufacturing scene here in Pennsylvania, and being met with the harmonious hum of machinery, the clear tones of a paging system, and a network of cameras strategically positioned to monitor every intricate detail of the production process. Over the years, manufacturing…
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Trusted Land Transfer Continues Strategic Growth, Plans to Relocate to Spring Garden Street
Trusted Land Transfer, a Fort Washington-based provider of title and real estate settlement services, is making significant strides in its growth strategy, having recently acquired Plymouth Group, a title company in Quakertown. The acquisition is set to double TLT’s annual revenue, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion. As a result of the acquisition,…
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Firstrust Bank Execs Frame First Story of Strawberry Mansion Home with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia
Firstrust Bank CEO and President Tim Abell, along with 17 other executives from Philadelphia’s Hometown Bank, recently traded home loan mortgages for home building tools, as they volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia to frame the first story of a home in Coltrane Commons. Coltrane Commons is an affordable housing community in the Strawberry Mansion…
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PHILADELPHIA.Today to Take Vacation; We’ll Be Back in Touch on Monday, July 24
Every year, the employees at American Community Journals, the parent company of PHILADELPHIA.Today, take a one-week hiatus to recharge our batteries and spend some time with our families. That time has arrived this year, and as a result, we will not be posting any new stories this week, from Monday through Saturday. We will resume…
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St. James School Drops ‘School’ from Mission Statement, Opens New Community Building in North Philadelphia
St. James School, a North Philadelphia middle school that works with its students through adulthood while also serving families and neighbors, has announced plans to drop “School” from its mission statement, coinciding with the opening of a new 10,000-square-foot building on its Allegheny West neighborhood campus. “We are much more than a ‘school’ in our…
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Analysis Reveals Which Retailers Offer the Highest Discounts on Black Friday
Black Friday shopping – one of America’s most treasured holiday traditions – is changing, as sales are starting earlier, even weeks ahead of the actual day, writes Richie Bernardo for WalletHub. To stay ahead of the competition, many retailers slash prices and offer promotions, much to the delight of us, the shoppers. So which stores…
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