According to the consulting firm Accenture, the U.S. will see the largest transfer of wealth in its history over the next 30 years. Baby boomers will pass on their estates to heirs, and about $30 trillion will be transferred.
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Banking & Finance
Time to explore emerging markets as a new opportunity
The post-tax season, after most investors have reviewed their portfolios, is a good time to explore investment options they may not have considered before.
Read More »BB&T names new president for Greater Lehigh Valley
BB&T Bank has named William S. Proehl as market president for the Greater Lehigh Valley. He will oversee operations in Lehigh, Northampton, Luzerne, Carbon and Monroe counties and western New Jersey.
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TAX RELIEF FOR THE PROS
With income tax filing deadline days away, accountants don't have to mind the pinch of their busiest time of the year.
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$300K awarded to boost innovation, savings for firms
A number of Greater Lehigh Valley companies are benefiting from the latest round of funding from an organization vested in the success of both early stage firms and established manufacturers.
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ESSA Bank & Trust opens office off Route 512
A Stroudsburg-based bank is furthering its expansion into the Greater Lehigh Valley.
Read More »Pa. celebrates its Small Business Development Centers, which annually help thousands
The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers, which has 18 locations in the state, including offices run through Lehigh University in Bethlehem and Kutztown University in Reading, is celebrating National SBDC Day by promoting its accomplishments over the last year.
Read More »Fed hike sign of good economy with little local impact
Local financial and real estate industry professionals are reacting with cautious optimism to the Federal Reserve having raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percent last week.
Read More »Communication, compromise are keys when couples invest
For an individual, investing well takes time and effort. But investing as a couple has additional challenges.
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5 QUESTIONS WITH JOSEPH MALLEE, CEO, Peerless Business Advisors, Center Valley
1 How is the local economy?
