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Insights for affordable housing developers and nonprofit organizations that want to thrive
As part of our consulting services for our nonprofit, government and business clients, we share research, articles and resources about the challenges and trends in affordable housing and community services today. It is our hope that our take on these issues will give you new ideas and inspire you to continue making a difference in your community.
Teaching Kids Good Financial Habits
Did you know that more than 10 million--40 percent of the Nation's children and youths between ages 10 and 18--receive regular allowances or handouts from their parents or guardians, averaging $50 per week? With that kind of cash in their hands, it is even more...
New Personal Finance Website Launched
MyMoneyManagement.net offers consumers tools and information from financial services companies, as well as resources on financial counseling and financial education programs. The website features financial calculators, personal finance news and links to financial...
Labor Force Characteristics by Race and Ethnicity, 2009
The U.S. job market continued to deteriorate in 2009, and all major race and ethnicity groups continued to experience labor market difficulties. For the second year in a row, employment fell more sharply for Blacks and Hispanics than for Whites and Asians....
Section 106 Citizens Guide Released by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has released a new edition of their Citizen's Guide to the Section 106 process. It is now on the ACHP and Preserve America homepages (top story) as well as in their online publications library...
Big Changes to Credit Card Terms
If you have a credit card or two, you might be interested in knowing about some recent changes designed to protect you from certain credit card fees and rate increases. They're part of the provisions of the Credit Card Act's amendments to Regulation Z (Truth in...