Color Of Money

FAMILY FEATURES  If your homeowner insurance rates are creeping up even though you haven’t filed any claims, it may be time to take a look at how you can bring those prices back down. Research, smart shopping and even some home upgrades can make a noticeable difference in your insurance premiums. Explore the cost-savings potential…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Businesswoman Astan Sacko stands smiling in front of her hair braiding business in West Philadelphia. By Giana Lawrence-Primus, capital projects manager for the Department of Commerce In 2019, the Department of Commerce is celebrating 10 years of the Storefront Improvement Program (SIP), a grant program that offers reimbursements for facade improvements on commercial…

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BPT As time continues to tick, millions of tax filers are beginning to feel the pressure to file a tax return. But big questions still remain, and for those filing online, those questions are compounded by the myriad options for submitting a return. Fortunately for those online filers, there is such a thing as sound…

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Every year, thousands of people come back to their communities from prison and jail — between 2012 and 2015, around 25,000 people returned to Philadelphia from a term of incarceration. The barriers to effective reentry are serious, with access to services, clothing, housing, and medical care difficult to obtain. But by far, an individual’s ability…

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BPT Sponsored ad content from Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc.  Buying a new home is an exciting milestone. While finding the right home is essential, the most important step toward homeownership is making sure you’re ready to apply for a home loan. Applying for a mortgage is not something people do every day, so it’s…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Bernadine Hawes Bernadine Hawes, senior research associate at CMC, was recently elected to the Board of the Urban Manufacturing Alliance (UMA). UMA provides a national voice on equitable economic development strategies that support small and mid-sized manufacturers in urban areas and which create important pathways to the middle class. They provide online and…

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BPT With busy schedules and on-the-go lifestyles, outdoor living spaces offer a chance to decompress, enjoy nature and connect with friends and family. Thanks to the impressive design and quality of today’s outdoor products, these spaces often rival the convenience, comfort and design of the indoors. As the heart of the home shifts outdoors, here…

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BPT It’s always a good time to reassess financial goals and work toward improving your overall financial health. No matter what your financial goals may be, having the right information and tools in place is key to getting you on track to take control of your credit. Taking the first step towards financial wellness can…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Derek Green (insert) As the City of Philadelphia gears up for local elections this year, Councilmember Derek S. Green (D-At-Large) introduced a bill last Thursday, which aims to provide more transparency and simplicity to the campaign finance process. The ordinance fills in gaps in the existing requirements related to dark money disclosure and…

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ABOVE PHOTO: State Sen. Christine Tartaglione with Gov. Tom Wolf at the meeting for the PA minimum wage hike. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, numerous elected officials, labor leaders, and commuters gathered at Frankford Terminal to join the call for a living wage State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione (D-2nd Dist.) and Gov. Tom Wolf led a…

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