How to avoid common money mistakes that could cost you nearly $1,000 a year
The National Financial Educators Council estimates Americans lost close to $1,000 in 2025 because of gaps in financial knowledge.
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The National Financial Educators Council estimates Americans lost close to $1,000 in 2025 because of gaps in financial knowledge.
Dr. Wendy De La Rosa, an assistant professor at the Wharton School, has four tips to be smarter about your finances.
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.
After the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines, a major carrier at Atlantic City International Airport, many are left concered about the region's tourism economy.
Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum is dealing with some "left knee stiffness" and won't play in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
The man allegedly fired a gun into a car, hitting a woman multiple times at Moraine State Park.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
After the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines, a major carrier at Atlantic City International Airport, many are left concered about the region's tourism economy.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
The 10-year, $3 billion plan would close 17 Philadelphia public schools and renovate 169 others.
The man allegedly fired a gun into a car, hitting a woman multiple times at Moraine State Park.
Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum is dealing with some "left knee stiffness" and won't play in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Get Cafe is getting a biggger and better home just down the street as it looks to expand opportunities for its employees.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
Road closures and parking restrictions were in effect around Philadelphia City Hall Friday as thousands gathered to mark International Workers' Day.
A controversial $3 billion plan that would close 17 public schools in the city was passed Thursday, but councilmembers say the fight is far from over.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
After the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines, a major carrier at Atlantic City International Airport, many are left concered about the region's tourism economy.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Memorial Day weekend is only three weeks away, but some New Jersey beaches are still in rough shape because of extreme erosion.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare are set to open a new regional campus in Atlantic City, N.J., in August 2029.
Eighteen lottery players from New Jersey and seven from Pennsylvania won Powerball lottery prizes worth $1 million or $2 million in Wednesday night's drawing.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum is dealing with some "left knee stiffness" and won't play in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six innings and Bryson Stott homered as the Phillies win fourth straight game.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
The Kentucky Derby will see a field of 19 horses today in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Golf fans in Philadelphia had the opportunity to see the Wanamaker Trophy and practice their swing at a pop-up PGA Championship event.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Together, they can do anything — hundreds of people took part in the Ronald McDonald House plane pull near Philadelphia International Airport, a major fundraising event. Ray Strickland reports live with more on this big event that helps families struggling with seriously sick children right here at home.
It will be cool but sunny for the Broad Street Run on Sunday. Before then, it's cloudy on Saturday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
There is plenty of confusion among Spirit Airlines travelers with bookings after the company shut down early on Saturday morning. Traveler Yash Kothari arrived at Philadelphia International Airport for an early morning flight only to find out he had missed the 1 a.m. announcement from Spirit that the airline was shutting down after 34 years in business. Ray Strickland reports.
Both days will be cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the low 60s but more sunshine will be around on Sunday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Demonstrators marched with signs and banners after gathering for speeches. They called on lawmakers to raise the minimum wage, increase taxes on the wealthy and expand access to healthcare. Ross DiMattei reports.