Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business en-us Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:05:34 -0500 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:05:34 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/Top-Banks-Offer-Free-Checking-139092004.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:46:10 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Money_Hand_Money_Generic.jpg
A list of banks offering minimal or free checking accounts.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/Bank-Fee-Nightmares.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:09:13 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Student-Loan-Debt.jpg
Jennifer Sammartino is struggling to pay her student loan debt of more $130,000.

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Pot farm plans to open in South Jersey this fall.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/Buyers-Guide-to-Super-Bowl-TV-Deals/138886069 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:21:47 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/EmergencyMonthFeb7_722x406_2193896480.jpg
Tracy Davidson finds out what to look for when shopping for TVs for the big game.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/Holiday-Debt-Hangover_-Heating-Bills/138881094 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:18:12 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/TuesHolidayDebtHangover_722x406_2193890788.jpg
Tracy Davidson offers more tips for consumers to get over their holiday debt hangover.

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The NBC10 Consumer team and Daily Worth are committed to help you save $1,000 this month --to get your Emergency Fund started. Today's tip is to suspend or even cancel your cable for one month. You would be surprised on how much you can save!

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NBC Consumer Team warned consumers of their sales tax rights.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/Holiday-Debt-Hangover_-Cutting-Back/138878914 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:16:55 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/WedHolidayDebtHangover_722x406_2193885596.jpg
Personal Finance Expert Kim Cooper offers tips on how to cut back while paying those bills.

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The NBC10 Consumer team and Daily Worth are committed to help you save $1,000 this month -- to get your Emergency Fund started. Today's tip is about how checking your credit card statements can save...

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Airline offers new service at a low introductory cost.

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Material Girl to kick off 2012 North American tour in Philly.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/blogs/philthy-stuff/Phillies-Nationals-Park-Tourism-138808149.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:59:43 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/173*120/97176677.jpg
Does the Nationals attempt to keep Phillies fans from buying up huge chunks of tickets actually hurt D.C.?

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/Advertise-on-a-Philly-School-Bus--Save-a-Job-138582714.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:04:10 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/227*120/blondell-reynolds-brown.jpg
Councilwoman proposes selling ad space on school buses to help generate revenue for the Philadelphia School District, which is in a deep deficit

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/Red-Flags-That-Could-Lead-to-a-Tax-Audit/138552599 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:49:27 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/WEBAuditTips_6075266_722x406_2192299617.jpg
It's tax season again and time for you to start thinking about filing your returns. The last thing you want is to give the IRS a reason to send you an audit letter. While the chances of being audited...

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Personal finance expert Kim Cooper offers a tip to help get over your holiday debt.

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Criminals are posting fake ads for summer rentals online, trying to rip you off.

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Many are enjoying the warm winter, but companies that rely on the snowy season aren't too thrilled.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/Pep-Boys-Sold-for-1-Billion-138351844.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:34:00 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/182*120/for-sale-0808.gif
Pep Boys agrees to a deal with an investment firm that would make the Philly-based company private again. Some shareholders don't think the deal is good enough.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/Starbucks-to-Open-50-Shops-in-India-This-Year-138344104.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:19:45 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/89841329-starbucks.jpg
Banking on a growing upper middle class.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/Locations-for-Tax-Consultation--138335344.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:15:33 -0500
Map of free tax consultations in Philadelphia.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/MLS-All-Star-Game-Comes-to-Philly/138004513 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:55:31 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Sheanon+Williams+head+ball.jpg
MLS announced that the 2012 MLS All-Star Game will be held at the PPL Park in Chester bringing soccer players and fans from all over.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/Region-Gets-Ready-for-Snow/137805633 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:32:23 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/SNOWPREPSCYDNEYPKG_722x406_2188935492.jpg
From the average man to PennDOT workers, the region was getting ready Friday for the first real snowstorm of 2012.

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The resort prepares as snow is forecasted for the weekend much to the delight of skiers and snowboarders.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/Tax-Tip_-Audits/137608403 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:33:34 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/TaxTipOerth4_722x406_2188194797.jpg
You've sent in your taxes, then you get a notice from the IRS that there's a problem. What do you do? Michael Oerth, a CPA from Jackson-Hewitt, is here with some tips.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/Tax-Tip_-Know-Your-Deductions/137611128 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:32:38 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/TaxTipOerth2_722x406_2188192506.jpg
Knowing what deductions you can take on your taxes can be confusing. So we're here to help. Michael Oerth, a CPA from Jackson-Hewitt has some tips.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/Tax-Tip_-Help-for-Last-Minute-Filers/137607803 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:28:25 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/TaxTipOerth3_722x406_2188193325.jpg
As we get closer to the April tax deadline, a lot of people start to worry about getting their returns in on time. Michael Oerth, a CPA from Jackson-Hewitt, is here with some tips for last-minute...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/Tax-Tip_-Get-a-Head-Start/137605873 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:27:19 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/TaxTipOerth1_722x406_2188183793.jpg
Tax season is underway and there are things you can do right now to get a head start on your returns. Joining us now is Michael Oerth, a CPA from Jackson-Hewitt.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/Virgin-Set-to-Fly-Out-of-Philly-137497258.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:34:02 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/181*120/Virgin-America-Greenman-original.jpg
The trendy airline will begin service between Philadelphia and California in early April

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/The-Best-Credit-Card-Rewards?/137154813 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:12:50 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/credit+cards+generic.jpg
Tracy Davidson gives three of the best credit card choices for rewards and cash back.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/Get-the-Most-Out-of-Your-LinkedIn-Profile/137129663 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:13:46 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/linkedin_woman.jpg
Donna Serdula, the author of Linked-In Makeover helped an unemployed woman boost her resume, gave her tips on how to land the job, and improved her LinkedIn profile.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/Gas-Prices-Breaking-the-Bank?/137046148 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:58:55 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/pumping_gas_722x406_2185517427.jpg
Gas prices are going higher and higher, especially in the last month or so. So why are they so high? NBC10's Tracy Davidson explains why the prices are skyrocketing. Check Gas Buddy.com for the best...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/Employment-Center-Opens-in-Philly/137134323 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:29:15 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/employment_center_722x406_2186007774.jpg
The new Employment Center has opened up in Philadelphia and the center has everything you need for job hunting.

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First-place 76ers top ESPN's most recent Hollinger Rankings but should they?

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/Giant-Takes-Over-16-Genuardis-Around-Philly-136739688.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:47:36 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/214*120/Supermarket++Cart+722+406.jpg
Sixteen Genuardi's grocery stores in the Philly area will switch to Giant Food Stores.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/Cut-the-Cost-of-Your-Electric-Bill/136623743 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:35:11 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/160*120/light-switch-money.jpg
Alphabuyer is a group buying company that helps you save money on your electric and natural gas bills. To learn more visit alphabuyer.com.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/Two-Local-Sears-Stores-Set-to-Close-136390943.html Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:36:42 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/174*120/sears.jpg
The stores in Upper Darby and Pottstown are among 79 the company announced it would be closing Thursday

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/business/White-Castle-Tests-Beer-Wine-Sales-136012128.html Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:41:40 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/200*120/116042878.jpg
Customers love it, says company spokesman.

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The Thompson Organization dealerships, in Doylestown & Warrington are offering a little help with toy assembly. That's right these dealership employees are just as helpful as Santa's elves and are...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/business/Crunch-Time-for-Shoppers/135882873 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:51:03 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/shoppers_722x406_2178394799.jpg
Only six days left until Christmas and for some that means crunch time when it comes to shopping. Last minute shopping may seem rushed, but shoppers are saying the sales are proving to be worth the...

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