Color Of Money

BPTBy Andréa Backman, President of Strayer University You’ve probably heard a lot about “the skills gap”-the disparity between the skills an employer expects their employees to have and an employee’s actual skills-and perhaps you even feel that you lack certain skills to advance in your own career. The skills in demand by the workforce continue…

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BPTBy Irana Wasti, chief product officer at BILL Building a business is an incredible journey, and like all journeys, every stage is different. Running a startup, for instance, is very different from running a midsize business. As your business grows, your needs evolve, too. Scaling a business often means navigating different types of risks, expanding…

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BPT Filing taxes online has made an often-dreaded task easier and more convenient. However, it’s important to be aware of heightened cyber security risks during tax season that could lead to identity theft. In 2023, the IRS flagged over a million tax returns for possible identity theft and found a 31% increase in fraudulent returns…

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BPT Every day on the news, it seems, there’s a report about another extreme weather event. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 2023 was a record year for extreme weather. The U.S. experienced 28 separate, billion-dollar weather disasters last year, the highest number ever. That averages out to more than one every…

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BPT Who wants to be the boss? Just 3 in 10 Americans say they aspire to hold a C-suite role, according to new research from Empower, a leader in financial planning, investing, and advice. Out of all generations, millennials show the highest interest in becoming a top executive (39%), though nearly a third of people…

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By Treyvon Ratcliff Hayes ABOVE PHOTO: Treyvon Ratcliff Hayes, a Philadelphia public high school graduate, just completed his four-year apprenticeship program at the Eastern Atlantic States (EAS) Carpenters Technology College and is now a full journeyman with the EAS Carpenter’s Union. I was born and raised in southwest Philadelphia with a very strong sense of…

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BPT Think of local businesses that feel connected to your community. What comes to mind? Perhaps a retro diner displaying photos from the town’s earlier days, or a sports bar decked out with memorabilia from the local team? What gives a business a distinctly local flair, and how can you infuse this essence into your…

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By Cora Lewisassociated press NEW YORK — For Americans who lacked savings prior to the pandemic, financial stress is rising. A combination of inflation, increased interest rates, and the end of pandemic-tied relief, such as the moratorium on student loan payments, has led to record credit card debt, experts say. In the fourth quarter of…

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The Urban League of Philadelphia has announced the addition of key staff leadership hires in two of the organization’s most crucial function areas. Charity Wells has been named director of workforce planning, development, and entrepreneurship. In this new role, Wells will oversee ULP programming to connect career seekers — from entry-level to experienced professionals —…

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BPTWhether this year will be your first time filing or you’ve been doing your taxes for years, it’s never too early to prepare for tax season. By knowing ahead of time what documents you’ll need, you’ll be more likely to make tax prep easier and more efficient – helping reduce the stress that can come…

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