Hazleton LaunchBox, Invent Penn State resources help local seed startup grow
HAZLETON — Through her experiences with the Hazleton and Happy Valley LaunchBoxes and other Invent Penn State resources, startup founder Krista Schneider received the guidance to grow a gardening hobby into a start-up business.
Liz Weston: What to do if you save too much for retirement
Many Americans don’t save enough for retirement, but it’s entirely possible to save too much — at least according to the IRS.
Liz Weston: How to be a better long-distance caregiver
Long pandemic lockdowns forced many older adults to become comfortable with video calls to stay connected with family. That in turn means that long-distance caregivers have a better way to see how their loved ones are faring.
UGI to pay more for natural gas, pass increase onto customers
UGI Utilities Inc. said its natural gas customers can expect to pay more starting on June 1.
FNCB Bank announces staff additions
FNCB Bank, locally based since 1910, recently announced the appointment of five new staff members to their Community Office and Commercial Lending teams.
Liz Weston: 9 money numbers you need to know
Your doctor needs to know certain numbers to judge your physical health, such as your weight, your blood pressure and your cholesterol levels.
Getting paid to hack? It’s real.
HARRISBURG — Did you ever think you could get a job as someone who is paid to hack security systems? What about “ethical hacking” or the “white-hat hacker” practices?
Liz Weston: How to prioritize debt payments in the pandemic
A singular crisis has led to extraordinary relief options for borrowers. Interest and payments have been paused on federal student loans. Homeowners can request nearly a year of mortgage forbearance. Credit card issuers and other lenders dramatically expanded hardship programs.
How to make budgeting as painless as possible
Budgeting is a pain. But what’s more painful is a bill you can’t easily pay, debt that costs a fortune or not having enough money to retire.
Indian partying hotspot Goa counts losses, braces for change
GOA, India — The sun’s golden rays fall on Goa’s smooth, sandy beaches every evening, magical as ever but strangely quiet and lonely. This holiday season, few visitors are enjoying the celebrated sunsets in the Indian party hotspot.