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Demystifying blanket assumptions regarding the economic status of Asian Americans is key in understanding the large disparities that live within the group, and can help reduce intra-group inequalities.Â
The Economic Reality of Asian Americans, Including Intragroup Differences Read More »
Participatory budgeting (PB) is a democratic process in which community members decide together how to spend part of a public budget.
How Participatory Budgeting can create affordable housing and a just economy Read More »
In the wake of the current public health crisis, universities have a responsibility to ensure that every student is housing-secure after losing access to on-campus housing.Â
Universities: Don’t leave your students behind Read More »
If the agencies do not clarify who can benefit, bank activities under CRA may not end up focused on low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities, including communities of color devastated by COVID-19. Â
How Will CRA Resources be Targeted to Fight COVID-19? Read More »
An update is needed but not one that is hastily implemented and would weaken the law in a misguided effort to simplify and clarify CRA rules.Â
Comments on Proposed CRA Rule: Pause and Go Back to Drawing Board Read More »
To a large extent, a person’s health is determined by their circumstances and their environment.
Good Health is more than just the absence of illness Read More »
The poor implementation of affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) has taken a significant toll on the health of African Americans. Therefore, we need to make communities equal to allow all Americans to have a healthy life and a chance to survive after this.
To help mitigate this decline in employment from turning into a homeownership crisis, the CARES Act provides two protections.
Homeowners Rights and Resources During the COVID Crisis Read More »
Conditions in our environment where we live, work, learn and play affect a range of health outcomes. Now, faced with a global pandemic, we are learning just how detrimental viral diseases are for struggling communities.
Coronavirus And The Social Determinants Of Health: Part 2 Race Read More »
Help for homeowners is a major part of the CARES Act, the law recently passed to support our economy as we deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is Mortgage Forbearance and How are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Making it Happen Read More »
Student loan borrowers now have more benefits to consider when planning for the potential financial impact from coronavirus.
What you need to know about student loans and the coronavirus pandemic Read More »
The one thing that the coronavirus pandemic has revealed is that a full quarantine is an option for the wealthy only, and by the wealthy, the 1%. Only they will survive this pandemic with limited changes to their lives.Â
Only the 1% Will Survive COVID-19 Pandemic Intact Read More »
It can be even harder to prevent scams right now because people 65 and older aren’t interacting with as many friends, neighbors and senior service providers due to efforts to slow the spread of disease.
Beware of scams related to the coronavirus Read More »
Those who serve as financial caregivers for older adults or people with disabilities may have unique worries and challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Tips for financial caregivers during the coronavirus pandemic Read More »
We are living in an intense time, a time where public policy failures and social inequality are revealing themselves at a level that was hidden by a relatively strong economy.
A Trillion in Prevention Read More »
