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On Thursday, September 20, 2012 Industrial Bank hosted a book signing for Maggie Anderson, author of "Our Black Year - One Family's Quest to Buy Black in America's Racially Divided Economy," at its Georgia Avenue branch. The purpose of the…
To the elderly women whose shopping and household chores he did, he seemed a godsend. And when the former D.C. lawyer offered to take over their finances for them, they were more than happy to hand him their checkbooks. That's…
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Financial Literacy
Written by Idriys J. Abdullah, Consumer Protection Advocate, DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
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Written by Idriys J. Abdullah, Consumer Protection Advocate, DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
Every year the North American Securities Administrators Association lists its top 10 threats to investors. There are some new ones this year, so let's see what the scam artists have cooked up. • The latest wrinkle: "Crowd-funding." You may have…
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Financial Literacy
Written by Idriys J. Abdullah, Consumer Protection Advocate, DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
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Written by Idriys J. Abdullah, Consumer Protection Advocate, DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
Homeowners Looking for Help to Avoid Foreclosure are Primary Targets The economy has had a detrimental effect on homeownership. Unemployment and underemployment have made it tough for many homeowners to maintain current mortgage payments. In attempts to…
When this year's student debt burden surpassed the $1 trillion mark, it became even larger than the amount of debt held on credit cards. New findings now conclude that heavy student loan debt delays the ability of young graduates to…
New Research Shows Black, Latino Borrowers Dominate FHA, VA Loans A new report on mortgage lending has found disturbing disparities in purchasing or refinancing a home located in communities of color. "Paying More for the American Dream VI",…
African-Americans More Likely to Use Payday Loans According to a new research report by Pew Charitable Trusts, most payday borrowers use these small dollar loans to cover ordinary living expenses over months of time rather than for…
My first trip out of the U.S. spawned my passion for travel. At 17, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Finland as part of the Youth for Understanding program. While I’d traveled to Disney World and lots…
Wells Fargo Provides Tips to Help Perspective Homebuyers Get in Position for Mortgage Loan Approval Interest rates remain at historic lows. Yet, many buyers are sitting on the fence unsure whether now is the right time to buy, and…
When it comes to financial independence, it often seems that there are certain members of society who just have a better chance of succeeding than everyone else. In fact, there is a anecdote that makes the rounds every so often…
When we initiate estate planning, most of the focus is on the financial aspect of your legacy. Your will, trusts, and other bequests usually focus on who gets what, how much of it they get, and what they're allowed…
Finances and budgeting are almost never taught in today's educational system. Although our kids learn advanced algebra and the history of economics, they rarely get the practice they need learn how to make a budget, stick to it, and…
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