How to protect your refund from scammers this tax season
As scammers use more aggressive tactics to try and steal your tax refund, here's a look at the steps you can take to safeguard your money.
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As scammers use more aggressive tactics to try and steal your tax refund, here's a look at the steps you can take to safeguard your money.
Here are four social media money tips to make sure the financial advice you're getting isn't steering you wrong.
A growing number of American workers are leaving paid time off on the table, and career experts say the long‑term cost is catching up.
Layoffs and slowdowns in hiring are making it difficult for many jobseekers, but could your credit also be hurting your chances of getting hired?
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
Regina McCann Hess, a certified financial planner, says divorce can be one of the biggest financial transactions of your life.
The cost of buying a car continues to rise, forcing drivers across Delaware County to make tough financial decisions.
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans say they fell short of their saving and spending resolutions, but most are optimistic that 2026 will be their year.
Roughly half of respondents in the survey admitted they'd made a poor financial decision or mistake based on the information they received.
In our first six months since launching our consumer investigative unit, we're marking a milestone as we've helped get back more than $100,000 in money, goods and services owed to viewers.
Low income households, seniors and those experiencing financial hardships can apply for help either online or by mail.
A financial advisor shares advice for what to do if you win a big lottery jackpot.
A financial expert shares advice for what to do if you win the Powerball and how to manage the jackpot responsibly.
The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee may decide to lower rates at its next meeting in September. Here's what it could mean for your money.
Americans with credit scores of 620 or lower pay over $3,000 more a year in interest and insurance, so raising your score is key.
"Buy now, pay later" loans have largely stayed out of credit scores, and that could continue as more Americans use the programs.
It will take time for retirement fund managers to add options like crypto and private equity to your 401(k), but plan sponsors are also required to put assets in the plans that are in the best interests of the participants. And higher-risk options might not fit that bill, Josh Sidorowicz reports.
Experts say President Trump's tariff plans are one of the reasons consumer prices increased in June.
From online banks to ATM fees, believing these personal finance myths could be costing you cash.
State Rep. Lisa Borowski's bill still needs to pass the Pennsylvania Senate and then be signed into law. It would require businesses to offer an "opt in" option to a recurring subscription, rather than having customers "opt out."
The "big, beautiful bill" will add trillions to the national debt through tax cuts, and millions of people could lose their health insurance.
As support for financial literacy education grows, more schools have started offering courses on the topic. Soon it will be a graduation requirement for Pennsylvania students.
While many look forward to that big chunk of money, some argue a big refund isn't always a good thing.
As the deadline to file gets closer, cybersecurity experts warn, you're even more likely to be targeted by scammers. You could still be at risk even if you've already filed.
Not everyone necessarily needs a financial advisor. But there are certainly times when one can be useful, and there are certain questions you should be asking to make sure you find one you can trust with your money.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
The U.S. military has confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
People in the Philadelphia region will need winter gear on Friday morning because of the temperatures dropping into the 20s.
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year contract Thursday night, according to multiple reports.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Student after student spent their school night speaking out against the district's controversial long-term plan that could reshape dozens of schools across the city.
The U.S. military has confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
An increase in the hotel tax, plus new taxes on rideshares and some deliveries, are included in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's new budget.
People in the Philadelphia region will need winter gear on Friday morning because of the temperatures dropping into the 20s.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters.
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter.
Student after student spent their Thursday school night speaking out against the School District of Philadelphia's controversial long-term plan that could reshape dozens of schools across the city.
The Community College of Philadelphia will raise the cost of tuition later this year.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year contract Thursday night, according to multiple reports.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
If you were inspired by the figure skating artistry at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may want to keep your eye out for two local skaters.
The Philadelphia Eagles made multiple moves Thursday, including signing former Commanders and Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The cost of tuition at the Community College of Philadelphia will increase roughly 9% in the first increase in about a decade, as the school faces rising costs while public funding stays flat.
Jonathan Gerlach is set to have a preliminary hearing on Friday after he was accused of robbing graves in Mount Moriah Cemetery in Southwest Philadelphia and Yeadon, Pennsylvania.
A tractor-trailer hauling fruits and vegetables was damaged in a fire at a rest stop along the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Friday morning, dispatchers say. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
U.S. Central Command says four crewmembers aboard a KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq on Thursday have been confirmed killed. The incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire according to CENTCOM. Josh Sanders is at the Pulse Desk with the latest information into our newsroom.
Bill Kelly says stray showers are possible Friday in the Philadelphia region, and more severe weather is possible early next week.