It’s common for immigrants to the United States to sacrifice a healthy work-life balance to provide their family a better opportunity. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Flood insurance is a cost that comes with living in Whitfield’s neighborhood, where catastrophic floods have repeatedly devastated homes and required residents to be evacuated by boat. But many Eastwick residents should see savings under a new pricing system the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is rolling out in full Friday. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
The pandemic has shown how much is out of our control. North Philly native Michael Banks is trying anyway. | From: Generocity (Read more.)
Post-pandemic, employers now offer flexible schedules and hybrid work. But some still rely on the power of human interaction. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
The Philly Wealth Tax could bring in $150 to $400 million a year, backers say. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Looking for work? To make the search a bit easier, here are some resources that can help. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Many were former clients who thought they’d never need pantries again. But food prices are skyrocketing. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Kensington residents economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can receive financial assistance through Visitation B.V.M. Church for a bit longer. | From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
Philadelphia’s aging water infrastructure means hundreds of pipes burst beneath the city each year, sometimes flooding numerous homes and businesses. Homeowners’ insurance rarely covers this type of damage, according to city officials, and when uninsured losses suffered by multiple claimants exceed a $500,000 damages cap set in 1980 by the Pennsylvania Tort Claims Act, residents and business owners are out of luck. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
In 2021, a Credit Sesame study announced that 54% of Black Americans said they had low credit or no credit, 53% had credit cards, 53% reported living paycheck to paycheck, and 21% of Black Americans had student loans. Good credit may be an adept strategy to propel financial wellness, and now is a better time than ever to develop your credit! | From: Fun Times (Read more.)
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