Financial Literacy
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September is Life Insurance Awareness Month
Insurance can be a great tool if used strategically with a vision.
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DISB Celebrates April as Financial Literacy Month with Free Resources for District Residents
In celebration of April as Financial Literacy Month, I am pleased to announce that the District of Columbia Department of…
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A Year of COVID-19 Brought Record Consumer Debt and Collection Complaints
After more than a year of COVID-19, the nation’s collective ability to cope with dual public health and economic crises…
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Estate Planning is Financial Planning
Estate planning is such a significant part of financial planning.
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Black America Needs a ‘New Normal’: Equitable Credit Access to Build Wealth
Although many officials have called for a "return to normal," millions of small businesses and communities need something new instead.
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Momentum Builds in State Capitols and in D.C. to Rein in Predatory Payday Lending
As the nation and much of the world continue to suffer from the rippling effects of COVID-19, the ability of…
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There is Safety in the Multitude of Counsel
Be thoughtful about the counsel you receive.
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Advocates Demand Racial Equity as Key PPP Changes Begin
With less income, higher unemployment, and less access to financial resources, both businesses and consumers alike strive to hold on…
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Project Encourages Washingtonians to Adopt Better Spending Habits
The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking is planning a series of events this week to encourage…
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Biden’s Racial Equity Initiative: Moving Marginalized Communities Toward America’s Bounty
Regardless of income — or the lack thereof — every family still needs a home, one that provides shelter and…
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Black History is Our Story to Tell and Create
As Black people, we cannot leave our history to others to tell or to create.
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Consumer Advocates Push President Biden in His First 100 Days
As President Joe Biden begins his term of office, the nation and much of the world are waiting and watching…
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Shocked, But Not Surprised
We should approach the possibility of expected and unexpected events with a plan and steady preparation, not while panicked in…
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$900B Stimulus: What’s In it, What’s Not, What Remains
Despite the consumer relief provisions and PPP reforms, additional relief is still needed to help families get through this crisis.
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Biden Nominations Broaden Black Women’s Leadership Roles
In recent days, two significant nominations by President-elect Joe Biden signal that the presence of Black women in the new…
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A Road Map to Relieving America’s $1.7 Trillion Student Debt
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, rising unemployment and food insecurity, an estimated 45 million Americans struggle at the same time with…
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Giving in 2020 Looks Different
This time of good cheer is "the most wonderful time of the year," so I encourage you to spread that…
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Biden’s First 100-Day Challenge: Transitioning to a More Inclusive Economy
In the throes of these challenges, the president-elect has yet to receive cooperation in our hallmarked peaceful transition of power.…
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The Only Thing Constant Is Change
We have no idea what the next chapter will unfold. Yet, we should not sit idly by uninformed.
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Civil Rights Groups Oppose Fast-Tracked Supreme Court Nominee
A court system that does not reflect the people it is sworn to protect is hard-pressed to ensure diverse backgrounds,…
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Take Advantage of Resources to Help Navigate Your Current Financial Situation and Plan for the Future
It's important to understand that your financial health is a journey and unique to each individual. Small changes can easily…
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Consider This Guidance if You are Ready to Jump Into the Homebuying Market
If you are ready to buy and want to begin house hunting, here are a few important considerations to keep…
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Identifying and Avoiding Online Student-Loan Scams
In the midst of the pandemic and rising joblessness, relentlessly aggressive and unscrupulous businesses prey on the fear and anxiety…
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New Age and Traditional Banking Converge for Washingtonians
Traditional brick-and-mortar banking systems are gradually falling by the wayside amid an uncertain COVID-19 landscape.
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Office Equipment Bills Giving You the Blues? Money-Saving Tips to Get You Back in the Green
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many have transitioned from the office to the home and adjusted to a new normal. This…
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