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Financial Literacy
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Tis the Season to Save. Eight Tips to Stretch your Money this Holiday Shopping Season.
Consumer purchasing power is more diverse than ever, with Black consumers as central drivers of seasonal spending. As you prepare your holiday shopping list – and your budget – remember,…
Tips On Saving for the Unexpected
Finances are different for everyone, and so are the life events we all go through. An emergency fund is your financial line of defense against life’s lemons. Although there are…
Taking Steps Toward Homeownership
FINANCIAL LITERACY Buying a home may not be as out of reach as you think…even in this market Buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will…
How to Start a Money Talk: Summer Money Tips for Kids
Remembering those first few paychecks you received for a summer job, babysitting gigs, or an allowance from your parents brings back the nostalgia of simpler times. Fast-forward to today, and…
Why the Habit of Saving is Key to Becoming Financially Healthier
April is financial literacy month, and savings is a foundational piece to financial health. Research has found, unexpected expenses, such as car or home repairs, and even medical bills can…
Chase Bank Provides Financial Literacy to the Milwaukee County House of Correction
For the first time ever, the Milwaukee County House of Correction (HOC) is offering free financial literacy classes to incarcerated individuals who have committed a misdemeanor. “We have a partnership…
Scams Can Happen to Anyone. Here Are the Most Common Ones and How to Protect Yourself
Financial Literacy Chances are you know someone who has been a victim of fraud or scams. As a result of the pandemic, fraudsters are finding new ways to find new…
Honoring Black Achievement, and Doubling Down on the Work to be Done, During Black History Month and Beyond
February is Black History Month – an annual commemoration of the achievements of Black Americans and their remarkable impact on history. It’s a time to celebrate the cultural heritage shaped…
Grammy-Award Winning Artist Lecrae Partners with Experian North America to Talk About the Basics of Financial Health
The “Protect The Bag” Web-Series Will Take You From FOMO to Legacy Building Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Lecrae, has partnered with Experian North America, a leading information services company, to…
NNS Spotlight: Riverworks Clinic Teaches Clients Financial Literacy
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. For nearly 20 years, Maggie…