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Business

Scott Mason and his wife, Lynne Nowadly Mason. Mason has been charged with defrauding 13 clients out of at least $17 million. No charges are planned against his wife, who prosecutors say was unaware of the fraud.

Business

Main Line investment manager is charged with stealing millions from his clients

Scott Mason, who operated Rubicon Wealth Management in Montgomery County, is accused of taking at least $17 million from clients’ accounts to finance his Main Line lifestyle.

Joseph N. DiStefano12 minutes ago

Popular Philly lifestyle influencer Cass Matthews, 31, at the Fairmount Water Works Trail & Boardwalk on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Nation & World

Philly content creators uncertain about the future after Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban

Emily Bloch and Beatrice Forman2 hours ago

Philadelphia

Know your news? Test your skills with our News Quiz.

Emily Bloch

Consumer

What small daily acts can help save money? Here are some Philadelphians’ financial life hacks.

Erin McCarthy

A Camden pharmacy has been accused of billing Medicare and Medicaid for prescriptions it did not actually fill, and reached a settlement with federal prosecutors. The pharmacy's lawyer said it was a records error.

Business

A Camden pharmacy allegedly billed insurance for prescriptions it didn’t fill. It was a record-keeping issue, says lawyer

Ariana Perez-Castells

Economy

Can DOGE actually save federal money by cutting government jobs? Unlikely, economist Joel Naroff says

The government is not a factory. Standard efficiency models, which usually involve cutting workers and adding capital, may not be relevant.

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, with his son X, at the U.S. Capitol building on Dec. 5 in Washington. Musk and Ramaswamy have proposed cutting government spending by 30%.

Economy

Can DOGE actually save federal money by cutting government jobs? Unlikely, economist Joel Naroff says

The government is not a factory. Standard efficiency models, which usually involve cutting workers and adding capital, may not be relevant.

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

Economy

As 2024 closes, soak in the exceptional economy, economist Mark Zandi says

Mark Zandi

National Politics

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a quarter-point, but envisions fewer reductions next year

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Economy

Forecasting 2025 under a second Trump administration raises big questions, economist Joel Naroff says

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

Transportation

How much did SEPTA fares increase? A helpful breakdown of each service

Henry Savage

SEPTA bus crosses 9th and Market Street in Center City Philadelphia on Friday morning November 8, 2024. SEPTA increased its fares by 7.5%, increasing most fares by 50 cents to $2, starting Dec. 1, 2024.

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