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STUDY: Single Women Of Color Age 36-49 Have Median Wealth Of Just $5


March 12, 2010 By: The Huffington Post

According to a report released by the Insight Center for Community Economic Development this week, there is a vast discrepancy in wealth between single women of color and single white women. The study, "Lifting As We Climb: Women of Color, Wealth, and America's Future," found that while the media...


Dodd's Quarterback Sneak


March 12, 2010 By: Forbes

Is the financial reform effort in the Senate doomed? For the second time, talks on a bipartisan bill in the Senate Banking Committee collapsed, with members divided over the same sticking points that have festered since a bill was first introduced in November, including the details of a consumer fin...


Small businesses still not hiring. Tax credits won’t help.


March 12, 2010 By: Christian Science Monitor

In almost every previous recession it has been small businesses that created the job growth that pulled us out of high unemployment. According to the latest poll of small business owners taken by the NFIB, small businesses are not yet moving into job creation mode.


Households recovering from economic freefall


March 12, 2010 By: CNN Money

NEW YORK-- The net worth of American households increased slightly during the final three months of 2009, the Federal Reserve said Thursday. Household net worth, the difference between assets and liabilities, rose to $54.2 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2009, up from $53.5 trillion in the third q...


Rein in payday lenders - editorial

March 12, 2010 By: Milwaukee Daily Sentinel

Legislators should not leave Madison this spring without passing a bill to regulate - finally - the state's growing payday lending industry. Wisconsin is the only state in the nation that allows unfettered payday lending.


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  • I'm excited to be speaking at #NCRC20 tomorrow with @drdigipol and @shonali - good company, to be sure! 15:04
  • Surprise lunchtime visit from DC Del. @Eleanornorton at #ncrc20. An honor to hear her speak. 14:24
  • @skrmhlz Yes! Loved the different perspectives on that panel & how they connect. Research, lobbying, field, all important. #ncrc20 11.03.2010 20:38
  • RT @Tax_Coalition: Best quote by Alan Jennings @caclv about community organizing: "if you're not at the table, you're probably on the menu." #NCRC20 11.03.2010 20:30
  • Heading out early tonight to get some rest be4 day 3 of #ncrc20. Hate to miss screening of "The End of Poverty." hope I can Netflix! 11.03.2010 20:25
  • Best quote by Alan Jennings @caclv about community organizing: "if you're not at the table, you're probably on the menu." #NCRC20 11.03.2010 20:11
  • @DoriLiz71 Thanks! It was a really interesting panel and I'm glad I was invited to share our work. #ncrc20 11.03.2010 16:49
  • excited to see @geoffliving present at #NCRC20 11.03.2010 16:02
  • great hearing about all the grassroots activist lobbying hard for an independent #CFPA at #NCRC20. great event 11.03.2010 14:38
  • Elizabeth Warren knows her stuff! Don't forget to advocate for #cfpa:http://bit.ly/cXETqz I'm heading back to #NCRC20 for some workshops. 11.03.2010 14:29
 
 
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Financial Crisis Spotlight

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NCRC Proposes Innovative Program To Immediately Address the Nation’s Urgent Home Foreclosure Crisis.
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The editors search out external, third-party tools and resources to help you in your own research into critical issues areas – housing, banking, lending, CRA examinations, the subprime crisis, and more.  Click here to enter Research Tools &  Resources.

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Community Investment

Community Investment

TD Bank Releases its 2009 Corporate Responsibility Report
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: TD Bank

States tap stimulus as more U.S. families seek aid
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Reuters

Affordable housing deal at Atlantic Yards
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Crain's New York

More Community Investment News

CRA

Community Reinvestment Act

Final Days to Register for 2010 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conf
(Published on February 24, 2010) By: News Blaze

OCC Releases CRA Evaluations For 9 National Banks
(Published on February 22, 2010) By: US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

What’s Next for the CRA?
(Published on January 18, 2010) By: Washington Independent

More Community Reinvestment Act News

Predatory Lending

Predatory Lending

Filing 2010 Income Tax Return—Should You Get A Refund Anticipation Loan?
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Red, White and Blue Press

The Subprime Lending Business Survives, Even Thrives
(Published on March 11, 2010) By: Time

Facing foreclosure
(Published on March 1, 2010) By: VINDY.com - OH

More Predatory Lending News

Subprime Lending

Subprime Lending

Bad Credit Scores Lead to Bad Credit Loans and Fewer Job Opportunities
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Credit Loan.com

Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly in Freddie Mac Weekly Survey
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Freddie Mac

The Subprime Lending Business Survives, Even Thrives
(Published on March 11, 2010) By: Time

More Subprime Lending News

Banking Activity

Banking Activity

TD Bank Releases its 2009 Corporate Responsibility Report
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: TD Bank

Dodd's Quarterback Sneak
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Forbes

Citigroup Shares Spike Higher After Speech
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: The Stret

More Banking Activity News

Reverse Mortgage

Housing

Housing

Affordable housing deal at Atlantic Yards
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Crain's New York

Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly in Freddie Mac Weekly Survey
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Freddie Mac

Public Reverse Mortgages and Long-Term Care: Can They Work Together?
(Published on March 11, 2010) By: Kaiser Health News

More Housing News

Fair Housing

Mortgage Banking & Lending

Mortgage Banking & Lending

Dodd's Quarterback Sneak
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Forbes

Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly in Freddie Mac Weekly Survey
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Freddie Mac

The Subprime Lending Business Survives, Even Thrives
(Published on March 11, 2010) By: Time

More Mortgage Banking & Lending News

Personal Finance

Personal Finance

Rein in payday lenders - editorial
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Milwaukee Daily Sentinel

Bad Credit Scores Lead to Bad Credit Loans and Fewer Job Opportunities
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Credit Loan.com

Filing 2010 Income Tax Return—Should You Get A Refund Anticipation Loan?
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Red, White and Blue Press

More Personal Finance News

Credit Cards

Credit Cards

Finally! Good news from credit card industry
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: CNN Money

Borrower's dilemma: pay credit card bill or mortgage?
(Published on March 11, 2010) By: Statesman.com - Texas

Independent Financial Guidance Key to Making Americans "Financially Fit"
(Published on March 10, 2010) By: Gavin Newsom, San Francisco Mayor, The Huffington Post

More Credit Card News

Payday Lending

Payday Lending

Rein in payday lenders - editorial
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Milwaukee Daily Sentinel

Oversight for Thriving Payday Lending Unclear in Financial Reform
(Published on March 11, 2010) By: PBS Newshour

Senate Talks Said to Advance on Consumer Unit Powers, Oversight
(Published on March 11, 2010) By: Businessweek

More Payday Lending News

Small Business

Small Business

Small businesses still not hiring. Tax credits won’t help.
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Christian Science Monitor

Citigroup Increases Contributions to New 'CauseWorld' Application from shopkick, Inc.
(Published on March 11, 2010) By: CITI

Why Won’t the S.B.A. Lend Directly to Small Businesses?
(Published on March 11, 2010) By: NY Times Blog

More Small Business/Entrepreneurship

Refund Anticipation Loans

Refund Anticipation Loans

Filing 2010 Income Tax Return—Should You Get A Refund Anticipation Loan?
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Red, White and Blue Press

Taxpayers: Beware of anticipation refund loans
(Published on February 24, 2010) By: Carolina Live.com

Study shows people seeking quicker refund through loan pay big fees, save little time
(Published on February 23, 2010) By: Norwalk Reflector

More Refund Anticipation Loan News

Economic & Social Justice

Economic & Social Justice

STUDY: Single Women Of Color Age 36-49 Have Median Wealth Of Just $5
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: The Huffington Post

Dodd's Quarterback Sneak
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Forbes

States tap stimulus as more U.S. families seek aid
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Reuters

More Economic & Social Justice News

Economy & You

Economy & You

STUDY: Single Women Of Color Age 36-49 Have Median Wealth Of Just $5
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: The Huffington Post

States tap stimulus as more U.S. families seek aid
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Reuters

Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly in Freddie Mac Weekly Survey
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Freddie Mac

More Economy & You News

NCRC in the News

Stakeholder News

Stakeholder News

Dodd's Quarterback Sneak
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Forbes

Small businesses still not hiring. Tax credits won’t help.
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Christian Science Monitor

Citigroup Shares Spike Higher After Speech
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: The Stret

More Stakeholder News

Washington Watch

Washington Watch

September 6: The House Financial Services Committee will hold a field hearing on California's Central Valley and the foreclosure crisis. - 12 noon, Stockton Arena, Stockton, CA.

September 7-9: The Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado host a bank directors seminar in Coeur d’Alene, ID.

September 8: Congress returns from August recess.

September 15-17: The National Association of State Securities Administrators holds its fall conference in Las Vegas, NV.

September 17: The House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing on mortgage industry compliance to delay home foreclosures. - 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn House Office Building.

In Congress

In Congress

Dodd's Quarterback Sneak
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Forbes

Oversight for Thriving Payday Lending Unclear in Financial Reform
(Published on March 11, 2010) By: PBS Newshour

Senate votes to extend parts of stimulus plan
(Published on March 11, 2010) By: Kansas City Star

More In Congress News

Regulatory Newsbytes

Regulatory Newsbytes

U.S. Appeals Court Ruling Preempts California Law
(Published on March 11, 2010) By: U.S. Court

Financial Stability Board Pushes Standards for Bank Supervision
(Published on March 11, 2010) By: Financial Stability Board

Bair Outlines Regulatory Reform Imperatives to Prevent Future Crisis
(Published on March 10, 2010) By: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Regulatory Affairs

Economic Stimulus

Economic Stimulus

States tap stimulus as more U.S. families seek aid
(Published on March 12, 2010) By: Reuters

Senate votes to extend parts of stimulus plan
(Published on March 11, 2010) By: Kansas City Star

The stimulus and its impact on Black housing
(Published on March 10, 2010) By: The Final Call

More Economic Stimulus News and Commentary

 
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