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Publication thumbnail for Increasing the Availability of Affordable Homes: A Handbook for State and Local Leaders, Fact Sheet

Increasing the Availability of Affordable Homes: A Handbook for State and Local Leaders, Fact Sheet

2007

This fact sheet highlights the main points of the full handbook "Increasing the Availability of Affordable Homes: A Handbook for State and Local Leaders."

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Card-Based Remittances: A Closer Look at Supply and Demand

2007

This report examines the extent to which prepaid card-based remittances are emerging as another solution for international money transfers.

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Publication thumbnail for Financial Coaching: A New Approach for Asset Building

Financial Coaching: A New Approach for Asset Building

2007

Financial coaching is an emerging approach to help individuals improve their financial situation. A trained financial coach has knowledge of personal finance topics as well as experience in how to support a client to make decisions and change behaviors. Leaders in philanthropy have begun to recognize that low-income families need savings accounts and other financial assets. In this document, the authors highlight a financial coaching approach and possible outcomes.

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Publication thumbnail for Payday Advance: Limiting the Cost of Being Poor—An Examination of Financial Products, Services, and Protections that Impact Low-Income Marylanders

Payday Advance: Limiting the Cost of Being Poor—An Examination of Financial Products, Services, and Protections that Impact Low-Income Marylanders

2007

This report is the second half of the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition’s examination of financial practices that have a disproportionate impact on lower income Maryland residents. It focuses on payday lending practices, debt management services, and check cashing services in Maryland.

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Publication thumbnail for What Are They and How Do I Use Them? Strategies and Tools to Increase and Improve Filing of the Federal Hope and Lifetime Learning Education Tax Credits by Low-Income Filers

What Are They and How Do I Use Them? Strategies and Tools to Increase and Improve Filing of the Federal Hope and Lifetime Learning Education Tax Credits by Low-Income Filers

2006

This report highlights strategies on how to apply for and use the Hope and Lifetime Learning Tax.

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