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Help for homeowners is a major part of the CARES Act, the law recently passed to support our economy as we deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is Mortgage Forbearance and How are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Making it Happen Read More »
Student loan borrowers now have more benefits to consider when planning for the potential financial impact from coronavirus.
What you need to know about student loans and the coronavirus pandemic Read More »
The one thing that the coronavirus pandemic has revealed is that a full quarantine is an option for the wealthy only, and by the wealthy, the 1%. Only they will survive this pandemic with limited changes to their lives.
Only the 1% Will Survive COVID-19 Pandemic Intact Read More »
It can be even harder to prevent scams right now because people 65 and older aren’t interacting with as many friends, neighbors and senior service providers due to efforts to slow the spread of disease.
Beware of scams related to the coronavirus Read More »
Those who serve as financial caregivers for older adults or people with disabilities may have unique worries and challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Tips for financial caregivers during the coronavirus pandemic Read More »
We are living in an intense time, a time where public policy failures and social inequality are revealing themselves at a level that was hidden by a relatively strong economy.
A Trillion in Prevention Read More »
Your credit reports and scores play an important role in your future financial opportunities. You can use these steps to manage and protect your credit during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
Protecting your credit during the coronavirus pandemic Read More »
As you plan for the potential impact of the coronavirus, there are a number of steps that you can take to help protect yourself or a loved one financially, both in the short and long term.
Protect yourself financially from the impact of the coronavirus Read More »
Wells Fargo executives maintain that the bank’s wealth-management operation is close to turning around.
The Wall Street Journal: As Market Booms, Wells Fargo Financial Advisers Struggles Read More »
Conditions in our environment where we live, work, learn and play affect a range of health outcomes. Now, faced with a global pandemic, we may soon learn just how detrimental viral diseases may be for struggling communities.
Coronavirus and the Social Determinants of Health Read More »
This article originally appeared on Shelterforce. A closer look at the relationship between health and the home repair needs of lower-income households. Medical and public health research has established clear and persuasive links between poor housing conditions and negative outcomes for residents’ physical and mental wellbeing. Inadequate housing can exacerbate chronic health issues, expose occupants to
Why Organizations Should Invest in Home Repairs to Improve Health Read More »
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposed a new AFFH rule that would reverse years of progress by no longer enforcing meaningful community participation in the fair housing planning process.
HUD’s Proposed AFFH Rule Would Set Back Years of Progress Read More »
There are nearly 50 million African Americans in the U.S. today. Though the African American population continues to rise, their share of the nation’s wealth isn’t keeping up, according to the National Community Reinvestment Coalition’s recent African American Racial Wealth Divide Snapshot.
Does This Economy Work for Black Americans? Read More »
Proper implementation of Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act would reveal who is receiving small business loans and where they are located.
Could Adequate Small Business Lending Data Be on the Horizon? Read More »
People experiencing homelessness in rural areas are often referred to as the “hidden homeless.”
Rural America Is Also Facing An Affordable Housing Crisis Read More »
