Non-Profit Accuses For-Profit Tax Preparation Companies Of Preying on Communities of Color

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A new report by two non-profits accuses for-profit tax preparation companies of disproportionately targeting black and brown communities in their predatory marketing. While all low-income people have been targeted, they say, black and brown communities feel the brunt of these tactics. New Report For-profit tax preparation companies disproportionately cluster in Black and Brown communities and … Read more

Financial Illiteracy Costs Americans Over $1,500 a Year

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Financial literacy is very important – most people know that. But how important is that? How much does financial illiteracy cost? According to a new survey conducted by the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC), that figure is A LOT. The survey asked a sample of adults across the U.S. a single question: “During the past … Read more