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Banking on Safety: Banks Accept Alternative ID to Fight Crime and Reach New Markets
Opening a bank account is easy for most people. You take your driver's license, Social Security card and money to the bank, and—Presto!—you have an account. With this account comes the convenience of easy access to your money and the safety of not carrying large amounts of cash.
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Mortgage Data Help Paint Foreclosure Picture
As foreclosure and delinquency rates escalate, community organizations, counseling agencies and policymakers need good-quality data to understand foreclosure patterns and mitigate foreclosure losses to individuals and communities. To that end, the Federal Reserve System has aggregated mortgage performance data, created dynamic maps and made them available to the public
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Houstonians Get Their ABCs
For many years, low-income families, the elderly, non-English speakers and taxpayers with special needs have learned about the availability of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) though the Internal Revenue Service's Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Now, thanks to a new community-based partnership of social service agencies, federal and local government entities, faith-based organizations, local businesses and financial institutions, Houstonians will have access to more than just free tax preparation.
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Measuring IDA Program's Impact
Since 2007, the state of New Mexico has invested $2.45 million to support Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) for New Mexico savers. This funding provides a much-needed local match required by federal IDA funding, which was awarded through the Assets for Independence Act.
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EITC initiatives in the Fed's Eleventh District
Throughout the Eleventh District, communities are taking innovative steps to get the word out about the Earned Income Tax Credit.
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Choosing a Credit Counseling Agency
Consumers can go online to get advice about choosing the right agency.
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Kids Bank Encourages Early Saving in Fort Worth
A unique partnership between Unity One Federal Credit Union and Fort Worth's Washington Heights Elementary School created a "Kids Bank" that encourages savings and teaches children valuable financial skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.
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Partnering Colleges with Their Communities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assists historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with grants through the Office of University Partnerships. The office helps the HBCUs expand their role and effectiveness in addressing community development needs in their local regions. HUD grants are awarded to help revitalize neighborhoods and promote affordable housing near HBCU campuses.
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Inaugural Money Week Houston campaign promotes financial education across city
Residents from every walk of life focused on financial education April 19-25 during the inaugural Money Week Houston campaign. In a citywide effort, more than 150 free public events were held at libraries, churches, schools and community centers throughout Greater Houston, offering consumers the opportunity to increase their financial literacy and learn to better manage their personal finances. Workshops, seminars and other activities targeted diverse audiences, including women, seniors, youths and workers without bank accounts.
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New Mexico Encourages Citizens to Save
Low-income residents in New Mexico now have more incentive than ever to save for a home, an education or their own business. In the 2006 legislative session, the state provided $1.5 million to fund the Individual Development Account Act that passed in 2003.