CFPB: Be Money Smart
As part of Financial Literacy Month in April, CFPB supports Money Smart Week (April 21–28, 2018) as a way to help you be smart about money. Lots of free financial education classes and seminars are held by local and regional organizations throughout the United States for consumers like you to attend. The topics of these…
FEMA: Federal Aid Programs for the State of Mississippi
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Donald J. Trump’s disaster declaration issued for the state of Mississippi. Assistance for State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required: Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for…
CFPB: A Five-Step Spending Plan to Avoid Holiday Debt
The holidays can put a financial burden even on the savviest of shoppers and savers. But like most things, taking time to plan can help you avoid the stress that comes with overspending. Before you hit the mall or shop for Black Friday deals, keep reading to learn how to make a holiday spending plan…
FEMA: Resources for Smart Rebuilding After Hurricane Irma
If your property was damaged by Hurricane Irma, there are resources available to help you build back stronger and safer to prevent damage from future disasters. Start repairs to make your home safe and livable again as soon as possible. Get a building permit from your local building department before beginning structural work. As you…
ABA: Consumer Tips | How to Avoid Holiday Spending Headaches
As early Black Friday deals kick off the holiday shopping season sooner than ever, it’s important for consumers to develop a holiday spending plan to avoid financial headaches in the future, says the American Bankers Association. ABA is highlighting seven tips to help consumers minimize their holiday spending debt. “It’s a special feeling to make…
CFPB: How to Spot a Scammer
Have you been contacted by someone claiming to be from a government agency who says you’ve won a cash prize? Has someone claiming to be a federal government employee called and threatened you with jail time or a lawsuit if you don’t pay a debt? If so, there’s a good chance it’s a scam. Criminals…
CFPB: Tips for Servicemembers with Student Debt
The unique nature of life in the military can create financial challenges for servicemembers. This is especially true for servicemembers with student loans. We routinely hear from servicemembers who enter military service not simply with student loans, but because of them. And yet, military borrowers continue to tell us about the obstacles they face when…
CFPB: How to Get a Handle on Debt
By Courtney-Rose Dantus There are many steps both big and small to getting a handle on your debt. If you’re unsure where to turn for help or who to trust, you’re not alone. We estimate that about one in three people have been contacted by a creditor or collector seeking to collect a debt within…
Federal Reserve: FEDS Notes | The Unequal Distribution of Economic Education
The Unequal Distribution of Economic Education: A Report on the Race, Ethnicity, and Gender of Economics Majors at US Colleges and Universities Amanda Bayer and David Wilcox Abstract: The distribution of economic education among US college graduates is quite unequal: female and underrepresented minority undergraduates, collectively, major in economics at 0.36 the rate that white,…
CFPB: Not Sure How To Talk Money With Your Kids? Start By Playing To Your Strengths
You might have reasons that you haven’t yet started to talk about money with your children. It might feel awkward, boring, preachy, or difficult. You might not know where to start, or when it’s the right time. But you probably know it’s important to start. We have tips to help You can have conversations that…