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Federation and NTFP Launch Pathways to Financial Empowerment with the Support of MetLife Foundation

New York, NY - (May 5, 2015) - The National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions (Federation) and Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners (NTFP) are pleased to announce the launch of Pathways to Financial Empowerment, a new initiative to support financial counseling [...]

Federation and NTFP Launch Pathways to Financial Empowerment with the Support of MetLife Foundation2019-05-21T14:08:22-04:00

Women Lag Behind Men on Financial Literacy

Americans score poor marks when it comes to financial literacy. And women lag behind men — which could have troubling consequences for their retirement and overall financial health. These were the takeaways from two recent studies. The first, from researchers [...]

Women Lag Behind Men on Financial Literacy2019-05-21T14:08:39-04:00

Payday Loans Are Bleeding American Workers Dry

We've all seen the ads. “Need cash fast?” a speaker asks. “Have bad credit? You can get up to $1,000 within 24 hours.” The ad then directs you to a sketchy-sounding website, like 44cash.com, or a slightly-less-sketchy-sounding business, like PLS [...]

Payday Loans Are Bleeding American Workers Dry2019-05-21T14:08:51-04:00

Financial Wellness Programs Gain Traction

Workplace wellness isn't just about your physical fitness anymore. Many employers have broadened the concept beyond health care to include programs that help workers get their finances in shape. "I think financial wellness is becoming more than a buzzword," says [...]

Financial Wellness Programs Gain Traction2019-05-21T14:09:04-04:00

The Mental and Physical Toll of Student Loans

As the use of student loans escalates, so too do conversations about the possible ramifications of increasingly high debt for young Americans. It's widely known that inability to pay student debt can result in a host of problems, like damaged [...]

The Mental and Physical Toll of Student Loans2022-05-28T07:46:30-04:00

Activists Launch ‘Debt Strike’ Against College Chain

Fifteen former Corinthian Colleges students announce refusal of loan repayment as part of new anti-debt campaign The debt forgiveness movement born out of Occupy Wall Street has entered a new stage in its activism around student loans. On Monday a [...]

Activists Launch ‘Debt Strike’ Against College Chain2019-05-21T14:10:03-04:00
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