FEMA: Agency and Emergency Management Partner Organizations Release PrepTalk on Financial Literacy
FEMA, in partnership with organizations that collectively represent the emergency management profession, released today the seventh video presentation from the inaugural PrepTalks Symposium, John Hope Bryant’s “Financial Literacy and Overcoming Liquid Asset Poverty.” Bryant is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, Inc., a nonprofit provider of financial dignity education and economic…
CFPB: 4 Tips to Spring Clean Your Finances
By Liane Weissenberger Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to get your home and your finances in order. Here are a few ways to get started spring cleaning your finances: 1. Request a free credit report You can request a free credit report every 12 months from each of the three major consumer…
FDIC: Q&As for Consumers as Part of National Consumer Protection Week
In observance of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) March 4-10, 2018, the FDIC will post a new question and answer (Q&A) on a different banking topic each weekday at www.fdic.gov/ncpw. The five Q&As — covering mobile banking, credit and debit card security precautions, safe deposit boxes, credit reports, and debt collectors — along with other…
ABA: Virginia Teen Named Grand Prize Winner of National Video Contest
‘Lights, Camera, Save!’ inspires kids and teens to save during America Saves Week WASHINGTON—In recognition of America Saves Week, the American Bankers Association Foundation announced today the three national winners for its 2017-2018 Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. The winning videos were revealed through a live broadcast on the association’s YouTube channel. The judging panel,…
CFPB: How to Save for Emergencies and the Future
If your car broke down or you had an unexpected trip to the hospital, would you be able to cover the costs? If you don’t have savings, you could wind up borrowing money at high interest rates, which means you’ll owe even more in the long run. You could end up with credit card debt…
FDIC: Encouraging Consumers of All Ages to Set and Achieve Savings Goals
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today is encouraging people to use America Saves Week as an opportunity to develop, or review their progress toward, financial goals. FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg said, “During America Saves Week, financial institutions and their community partners collaborate to help people of all ages develop and achieve savings goals….
CFPB: Help Is Here for People with Severe Disabilities Struggling with Student Loans
Tens of thousands of disabled veterans and hundreds of thousands of people living with severe disabilities are now eligible for new student loan protections starting this year. What’s new for borrowers with severe disabilities and student debt? Due to a recent change in federal law, borrowers whose student loans are forgiven on or after…
ABA: Foundation Launches Social Media Contest for Lights, Camera, Save! Finalists
Cast your vote for ‘Savers’ Choice’ by Feb.14 The American Bankers Association Foundation is hosting a social media contest to allow viewers nationwide to vote for their favorite Lights, Camera, Save! video entry.Lights, Camera, Save! is an annual video contest that encourages teen participants to produce a short film that communicates the importance of sound…
CFPB: Free “Your Money, Your Goals” Tools for Diverse Communities
Financial challenges can happen to anyone regardless of age, income, or location. Just like the people and communities across the nation, the organizations that serve their needs are also diverse. We created Your Money, Your Goals with that diversity in mind. Your Money, Your Goals is a suite of financial empowerment materials that can help organizations…