Color Of Money

ABOVE PHOTO: Shermill Whiting (Photo courtesy: Shermill Whiting) By Kharisma McIlwaine North Philadelphia native Shermill Whiting was raised by his grandparents, who owned a personal care home, and who instilled a solid work ethic in him early in life. Their work inspired him to pursue a career in real estate, where Whiting went on to…

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BPT Visitors to New York City’s iconic Times Square are amazed by the dazzling display of light, colors, and motion on the famed location’s digital billboards. Creating innovative motion and images to capture peoples’ attention in this dynamic urban landscape can be challenging even for professional animators and video producers. This holiday season, talented college…

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BPT Evictions have been front-page news during the pandemic. At the start of the pandemic, the National Low Income Housing Coalition estimated that without assistance, 30 to 40 million Americans would be in danger of eviction by the end of that year. It’s a heart-wrenching situation, which was largely avoided through widespread eviction moratoriums around…

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BPT It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and this season, consumers are prepared to spend extra on festive gatherings, gift-giving and spreading holiday cheer! However, the holiday hustle can also significantly strain financial and mental well-being, especially in today’s challenging economic environment. “Money can elicit so many types of emotions — from the…

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BPT Millions of college students are making a budget for school for the new year and taking charge of their finances for the first time. Managing money and homework can be stressful, especially with trying to make your money go further with recent inflation causing price hikes that may hit cash-strapped college students especially hard….

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BPT  Soaring energy prices equate to rising energy bills for households nationwide. This is a burden in particular for low-income people on a tight budget. No one should have to go without the energy necessary to heat and power their home, and now, thanks to numerous programs and incentives, there are more options to keep…

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BPT  The holidays are a time full of good cheer, but not necessarily so jolly for your bank account. ‘Tis the season to stress out your budget, not to mention the anxiety many people have about the increasing cost of living and the ongoing economic uncertainty. According to the Q4 2022 Country Financial Security Index…

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FAMILY FEATURES Between navigating stores, searching for items at the top of wish lists and preparing for inevitable delays and last-minute requests, shopping for the holidays can make the most wonderful time of the year one of the most stressful times as well. Even though the holidays seem to creep up faster and faster every…

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BPT Soaring energy prices equate to rising energy bills for households nationwide. This is a burden in particular for low-income people on a tight budget. No one should have to go without the energy necessary to heat and power their home, and now, thanks to numerous programs and incentives, there are more options to keep…

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BPT Millennial workers are struggling with financial anxiety more than other generations, according to MetLife’s 2022 Open Enrollment survey. As U.S. economic challenges persist, more than half (55%) of millennial workers admit they will soon be at a “breaking point” with their finances. While the economic landscape has impacted all age groups, only 31% of…

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