On 4th Anniversary of "Occupy" a Stellar Outcome: $30 Million in Debt Canceled for Americans
An Occupy offshoot has bought millions of dollars in anonymous medical or student loan debt to forgive, making people debt-free.
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Lack of Financial Literacy in Schools Inspires Launch of Podcast to Teach People How to Protect Their Wealth
It's safe to say there has never been a larger collection of expert insight, evaluation, and strategy on all things investment and finance,
New Bank in The Spirit of Walden Will Lend and Invest Only in Local New England Agriculture
The key difference between Walden and other banks is that Walden takes clients' deposits and invests them in local northeastern agriculture.
Millennials Between 25-34 May Be the Savviest With Their Cash, Says New UK Poll
Younger millennials are the most likely Brits to be careful with their cash—and the most likely to take action to reduce monthly expenditures.
30% of Barbados Seas to be Protected Under "Blue Bond" Financing That Saved The Seychelles
Building on success in Belize and the Seychelles, Barbados is set for a big national debt refinance scheme to unlock $50 million in funding.
Young People in These G7 Countries are Interested in Investing and Find Savings Accounts 'Sexy' - New Poll
Savings and investment aren't just a responsible component of a secure life, they are the singular cause of wealth in human society.
U.S. Stock Market Hits Record High as Dow Jones Closes Over 37,000 for the First Time
The U.S. economy continues to improve as the stock market hits a historic milestone with the Dow Jones surging over 37,000 for first time.
Goldman Sachs Unveils $750 Billion Climate Plan For Investing in Solutions, and Vows Never to Support Arctic Drilling
Goldman Sachs and David Solomon are investing $750 billion dollars to climate change solutions—and they will now refuse to finance Arctic drilling.
Bank With A Conscience: The Aspiration Debit Card Helped Customers Finance 1Mil Trees Planted, and Get Cash Back
Aspiration, a ‘B Corporation' with social good as its top priority—helps customers plant trees and pays cash back for doing business with green companies.
Microfinance Effort Matches Tiny Lenders with Kids Who Yearn for College Worldwide
Although microfinancing usually raises funds for small businesses, the Seattle-based non-profit Vittana has been helping students around the world graduate from post-secondary schools by asking donors to pay for their tuition. Like the business loans, money for education can immediately steer a family out of poverty. And, so far, the Vittana record has been stellar.
Sick of Banks? Man Opens His Own: The Wild Success of "Bank On Dave"
When banks stopped lending money in 2008, David Fishwick decided to create his own bank - the "Bank of Dave" - and customers lined up around the block.
Funeral Home Hosts Pizza Parties to Take the Sting Out of Death So People Will Pre-Plan Their Funerals
Some people might be a bit too uncomfortable with death to pre-plan their funeral. That's why Krause Funeral Homes is throwing free pizza parties.
Do-it-Yourself Bailout: Man Negotiates His Way Out Of $150,000 Of Debt
A film screenwriter who, after a round of mishaps and bad luck, had amassed a staggering $220,000 in credit debt was spending his days sparring with debt collectors. That was until an attorney steered him toward a path he never thought he'd travel: Debt settlement––essentially negotiating his debt directly with lenders.
Young Girl Hatches Rescue Plan to Save Family from Bankruptcy
Her parents were going bankrupt after her mom became completely disabled and needed full-time nursing home care. Ttheir daughter wasn't told they were going broke, but she knew -- and decided to something. What Shelby did was basically start farming -- at the age of 9. She got a loan from her grandma and bought chickens -- lots of chickens. This suburban girl had run the numbers and figured there was money in eggs, if you did it right, which she did.
US Home Sales at 11-month High
U.S. home sales hit an 11-month high in December and the number of properties on the market was the fewest in nearly seven years, pointing to a nascent recovery in the housing sector. The National Association of Realtors said on Friday existing home sales increased 5 percent, marking the third straight monthly increase, with all four of the nation's regions recording gains.
With Tax Deadline 8 Days Away, Nonprofit Can Do Yours Online for Free
Did you know about the nonprofit Free File Alliance, which partners with the Internal Revenue Service to offer free tax preparation and filing online?
Americans Say They're Saving Up to Make the Holidays Extra Special This Year
A poll of 2,000 Americans found the majority are saving to make 2020's holiday season an extra special one.
The Documents Everyone Should Have at Their Fingertips
There's more to managing your money than the shoebox filled with crumpled receipts under your bed. Organizing paperwork and keeping track of financial and legal documents is imperative to your financial well-being.
Nurse With No Experience Trading Stocks Wins $10,000 Playing a New Fantasy Stock Pick Game
A new fantasy stock game is rewarding people from all walks of life with cash prizes—like a nurse from Ohio that just won the $10,000 monthly prize, having no trading experience.
Smart Move! Majority of Millennials Are Investing - and They're Actually Quite Good At It
Contrary to what some baby boomers may believe, most millennials are investing - and most of them are smart about it and earning returns.
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