Successful wealth management requires us to construct diverse investment portfolios made up of different asset classes, including stocks. In choosing our investments we often have biases that unknowingly create challenges as market cycles change.
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Midstate hospitality businesses allotted over $21.8 million through 2021 Act 1
Hospitality industry businesses in the midstate can begin applying next month for part of $21.8 million in grant funding allotted to the county through 2021 Act 1.
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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud on the rise in Pa.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry said fraud is on the rise, with scammer upping their efforts to gather personal information of unsuspecting people to use in creating fake accounts to receive Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.
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Rob Jones named regional president of Mid Penn Bank
Mid Penn Bancorp Inc. named Rob Jones southeast regional president, a role that gives him oversight of the bank’s loan and deposit activities throughout Chester, Montgomery and Bucks counties.
Read More »Taxes, immigration and climate among issues to watch in Biden’s first 100 days, panelists say
Less than one month into the Biden administration, actions taken by the president have indicated a much more progressive approach to governing than in the conservative Trump administration.
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First Priority banks to be rebranded as Mid Penn Bank
Mid Penn Bank will be rebranding a number of its offices in its First Priority Bank Division.
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PSECU launches virtual campus ambassador program
PSECU has long had a commitment to student outreach on Pennsylvania’s state-run college and university campuses, but with the COVID-19 pandemic keeping most campuses practically shut down for the better part of the last year it’s become a difficult challenge.
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Pennsylvanians wagered more than $53M on Super Bowl 2021
More than $53.6 million in bets were placed on this year’s Super Bowl in Pennsylvania, in the third year that sports betting was legal in the state.
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Cumberland County businesses eligible for $275,000 in grants
Cumberland County businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic will have access to $275,000 in grant funding through a new program by the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corp. (CAEDC).
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Gov. Tom Wolf’s tax cut will hurt small business, make state less competitive, business leaders say
In his annual budget address on Wednesday, Gov. Tom Wolf outlined a $40.2 billion spending plan he says will reduce taxes for working class families and invest nearly $2 billion in new resources in the public education system.
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Riverview Financial consolidates two banks
Riverview Financial Corporation, the holding company for Harrisburg-based Riverview Bank, announced this week that it consolidated two of its Pennsylvania banks.
Read More »Op-Ed: How community banks are empowering small business
My advice for all small businesses is to truly evaluate the relationship with your financial institution. The dividends will push into perpetuity when fostered well.
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PPP round 2 is easier, more targeted, applicants say
“The first round was helpful but it created a lot of uncertainty and anxiety,” Josh Kesler, restaurant owner said. “In the second round, the process was much clearer because everyone including the SBA, financial institutions and borrowers had all been through it before.”
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Peoples Security Bank to repurchase stock
Scranton-based Peoples Financial Services Corp., the holding company for Peoples Security Bank and Trust Co, which has branches throughout the Lehigh Valley, Poconos and Central Pennsylvania, has announced a stock repurchase plan.
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Univest Financial opens first York County location
Univest Financial Corporation opened its first location in York County, a regional office providing comprehensive financial services to both business and consumer customers.
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