Color Of Money

By Dan Keady, TIAA Chief Financial Planning Strategist BPT  While the health and wellbeing of family, friends and neighbors remains top of mind, it’s perfectly normal to think about savings and investments given recent market fluctuations. It’s important to remember to stay calm and keep your eye on the horizon, as this is the nature…

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By Sean Pyles of NerdWallet ASSOCIATED PRESS The coronavirus pandemic has upended the lives and finances of millions. A federal relief package aiming to provide payments to distressed consumers passed Friday — but that money is not likely to land for a number of weeks. While you’ll have to wait for whatever money you might…

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Locally-owned stores looking to hire for part-time and full-time positions PHILADELPHIA – Domino’s franchise-owned locations are looking to hire about 700 new team members across more than 142 stores throughout the Philadelphia area. The positions include delivery drivers, customer service representatives, assistant managers and managers. “Domino’s works hard to serve local communities across the country…

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Company to provide electric service to previously disconnected customers PECO is taking several steps to help ensure all customers have access to electric service during this critical time. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, PA Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses to close physical locations to slow coronavirus spread.  With more people, including children,…

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FAMILY FEATURES A homeowner’s motivation for taking on a remodeling project can vary greatly, but there’s one universal rule of thumb: home upgrades should add value, function or both. This step-by-step guide can help ensure you get the maximum return on your investment and make the most of your remodel. Step 1: Identify reasons for…

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At PECO, the safety and well-being of our employees, customers and communities is our top priority. As you know, COVID-19 is spreading across the United States, and the president has declared a national emergency. We recognize the role we play is foundational to how our country responds to this challenge. We provide the critical infrastructure…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a massive federal effort, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people — particularly socially active millennials — to do their part by staying home to stop the spread of the coronavirus. His proposed economic package alone could…

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Tips for a successful, lifelong pet adoption FAMILY FEATURES Bringing home a new pet can be exciting and heartwarming. Before you get caught up in the excitement of adopting a pet, however, it’s important to do a bit of homework and have conversations to ensure you’re choosing a lifelong fit for your family. When considering…

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BPT When you made your resolutions at the start of the year, was saving money one of them? How’s that going? According to the third annual “State of Savings in America” survey by PurePoint Financial, a digital bank and division of MUFG Union Bank, half of Americans believe creating a savings plan is an important…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Jennyfer Crawford, founder of All Things Detroit blacknews.com Detroit, — Small Business Advocate Jennyfer Crawford, founder of Ask Jennyfer, has devoted her career to increasing exposure for makers and entrepreneurs. Her clients are among those who take steps every day to build a business based on their talent, creativity and passion. This spring,…

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