finance

Closing Opportunity Gaps by Investing in Black Financial Institutions | Video

From the tragic murder of George Floyd to the shocking attack on the U.S. Capitol, have sparked a seismic shift in society’s acknowledgement of the need for transformational action to address systemic, institutionalized racism.

February 26, 2021

Statement on CFPB Proposed Rule to Rescind ATR Requirements

If passed, this rule will rescind mandatory underwriting provisions set by the CFPB in November of 2017 governing these small dollar high-cost loans.

May 17, 2019

Statement on the Setting Every Community up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act

This promising bipartisan legislation addresses some of the most critical challenges facing the US retirement system, including coverage, portability, and lifetime income.

April 2, 2019

We need transparency and fairness in small business lending

Predatory lending can shut down businesses, harm communities, and ruin lives. Let’s guard entrepreneurs against predatory practices.

December 13, 2018
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Five Charts that Illustrate the Size and Scope of Consumer Debt

Households’ experiences with debt vary widely along demographic and geographic lines.

September 6, 2018

Retirement security for modest earners: rethinking the issue

Moderate-income workers have the need, desire, and ability to save something for retirement.

June 16, 2017