By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In a bid to shield consumers from hidden and excessive charges, the Biden-Harris Administration, in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) […]
Category: Finance
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She Reps: Ashley Carr
Ashley Carr, a native of Dallas and the eldest sister of Atatiana Carr-Jefferson, serves as an Engagement Financial Advisor at Deloitte. In this role, she plays a crucial part in […]
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Preparing for Climate Disasters Can Protect Black Wealth
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Climate disasters are here to stay, and they’re putting excessive and unequal burdens on the finances of Black Americans. Since 1980, […]
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Biden Cancels $37 Million in University of Phoenix Student Debt
The Department of Education has approved another round of debt forgiveness for 1,200 graduates and former students of the University of Phoenix, totaling $37 million in student loans, due to the school’s misleading advertising campaign.
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Black Economic Alliance Foundation Joins Fearless Fund in Fighting Lawsuit
Founded in 2019 by three Black women, Fearless Fund has championed economic empowerment and opportunity for women of color. Their flagship initiative, the Fearless Strivers Grant Contest, has provided substantial financial support to Black women entrepreneurs, with awards reaching up to $20,000. However, Blum’s American Alliance for Equal Rights contends that this program violates a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which prohibits racial discrimination in contracts.
Posted inFinance
Changing Trajectories: Financial Planning Puts Black Folks on Track
Passing down financial knowledge is common in the Black community, yet there’s a potential danger in sharing incorrect financial advice that could put someone on the wrong path.
Posted inEducation
Alarming Surge in Student Loan Scams Targets Americans; Biden’s SAVE Plan and Disproportionate Impact on Black Borrowers
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Amidst the impending resumption of student loan payments in October, scammers are intensifying their efforts to exploit borrowers, with more than 350,000 […]
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Black Folks Are at Risk of Poverty in Retirement
However, too many Americans lack the “longevity literacy” to prepare for retirement properly.Â
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How gas prices have changed in Dallas in the last week
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Dallas, TX metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of September 5.
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Auto buying tips from Renée Horne, Chase Auto
Brought to you by JPMorgan Chase Car Buying in 2023 – How to Prepare For decades, most people followed a simple formula when they were ready to purchase a newvehicle. […]