Financial Literacy
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New rule targets college programs that leave grads with low income, high debt
New York Amsterdam News- College programs that leave graduates underpaid or buried in loans would be cut off from federal…
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From the AFRO publisher’s desk: financial training can’t start too early
The Afro- U.S. Savings Bonds were sold in schools as part of a program called the “Savings Bonds in Education…
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Little Owners Foundation Inc. Announces Youth CEO Fest, an Event Designed to Teach Kids and Teens How to Become Entrepreneurs
Chicago Defender- Entrepreneurship is generally considered a thing for adults. However, teaching children about entrepreneurship and starting their own businesses…
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Economics Before Education?
THE AFRO- BlackEconomics.org® At the outset of certain lectures, we have enquired of the audience: “What is the most important…
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7 Key Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor Before You Hire Them
THE AFRO- Several different kinds of financial advisors use various titles. Ask a potential candidate what kind of advisor they…
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Howard University opens first JPMorgan Chase campus branch in the country
The Afro- JPMorgan Chase held the grand opening of its new branch at Howard University (HU) on March 21, marking…
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CASH Campaign of Maryland to host 16th Money Power Day, the region’s largest, free financial education event
The Afro- The Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) Campaign of Maryland is hosting its 16th Money Power Day on…
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Baltimore-based Securityplus Federal Credit Union merges with Mount Lebanon to broaden opportunities at the faith based federal credit union
The Afro- Faith-based credit union Mount Lebanon Federal Credit Union (MLFCU) recently merged with Baltimore-based Securityplus Federal Credit Union (FCU)…
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Avoid These Top 10 Common Financial Mistakes
The Afro- A Federal Reserve study found that many Americans would have difficulty coming up with $400 to cover an…
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Baltimore City Public Schools incorporate entrepreneurship into curriculum
The Afro- In 2021, Baltimore City Public Schools’ Office of College and Career Readiness released its latest strategic plan, which…
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Alicia Wilson joins JPMorgan Chase as head of North America philanthropy
The Afro- Alicia Wilson, the vice president for economic development and community partnerships for Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins…
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BREAKING NEWS: Alicia Wilson to join JPMorgan Chase as the Managing Director and Head of North America for Regional Philanthropy
The Afro- We are excited to announce that Alicia Wilson will join Corporate Responsibility (CR) as the Managing Director and…
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Tips for Saving when Back to School Shopping
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — University of Alabama at Birmingham Regions Institute for Financial Education Director Stephanie Yates, Ph.D., provides insight into how parents…
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Pell Grant increases denied to students at Career College
The Pell Grant program, which dates back a half-century, has been among the strongest support to expanding access for low-income…
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$1.7 trillion student debt drowns HBCU borrowers
LOUISIANA WEEKLY — When median family incomes are compared by race, the ability to finance college education shows stark differences.…
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$123.9B For Education: Gov. Signs 46 Bills
PRECINCT REPORTER NEWS — At Cal State Northridge, the bills that Newsom signed are designed to increase access to higher…
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LIVESTREAM — 6.10.20 11:30AM ET — “MOREHOUSE COLLEGE IN THE AGE OF COVID”
Dr. Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D interviews Dr. David A. Thomas, Ph.D, the twelfth president of Morehouse College. The pandemic has…
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OP-ED: A focus on injustice, inequity in public education must drive California’s budget priorities
BLACK VOICE NEWS — This debate won’t wait. As state leaders wrestle with the dire numbers and the potential for…
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OP-ED: Student Loan Debt is a Crisis
Today, student loan debt is the second greatest source of individual debt, only behind mortgages, according to the Federal Reserve.…
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