By Charlene Crowell (NNPA Newswire Columnist) No one ever said that higher education wouldn’t cost money. Across the country, tuition is steadily rising and students are taking longer to pay … [Read more...]
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Homeowner Bills of Rights emerge as remedies to foreclosure
By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist A few days ago, HUD released data showing that more 620,000 troubled homeowners received more than $50 billion in principal reductions and savings. These actions … [Read more...]
Advocates push to preserve foreclosure program
By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist A broad coalition of state and national organizations is pushing to preserve a key federal program that has helped more than 1.1 million troubled homeowners and … [Read more...]
Typical American household has only $100 after monthly expenses
By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist According to findings from the Center for Responsible Lending’s newest report, The State of Lending in America and Its Impact on US Households (State of … [Read more...]
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The domino effect of student debt
By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist When this year’s student debt burden surpassed the $1 trillion mark, it became even larger than the amount of debt held on credit cards. New findings now … [Read more...]
A New Year resolution for consumers: Say ‘No’ to high-cost lending
By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist The New Year’s tradition of making resolutions is sometimes an opportunity to turn dreams into specific goals and efforts - like losing pounds gained during … [Read more...]
Dr. King and the 1955-1956 Montgomery Bus Boycott
A year-long boycott begins a life of peaceful protest and service By Charlene Crowell Although America’s Declaration of Independence and Constitution are premised on the principles of democracy, … [Read more...]