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Why it is so critical to make everyone--especially people of color--understand the importance of being fiscally responsible?

 

 

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Shaky Economy Impacts Blacks, Latinos Most
More than three years after the housing bubble burst, Blacks and Latinos are still struggling to regain their financial footing. A new study from the Center for American Progress shows which areas were the most affected. More»
Falling Into Foreclosure? 5 Ways to Save Your Home
Black and Latino homeowners are in the middle of the mortgage mess, but there are ways to hang on to your home if making payments isn't possible. More»
Lost Your Job? 6 Ways to Survive the Recession
Recently laid off? You will survive. DiversityInc offers six strategies to sticking it out in economic downturns. More»
Scammers Setting Up Squatters in Foreclosed Homes
Keywords: Home foreclosures, foreclosed homes, squatters, economic crisis, recession For whatever the reason, it always seems that whenever something tragic or unfortunate happens, there are those who will always look to capitalize on the misfortune of others. And the housing crisis now seems t... More»
Drowning in Mortgage Debt? Citigroup, Bank of America, JPMorgan Have an Answer
Financial trouble isn't stopping Citigroup, Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase from helping homeowners who are drowning in mortgage debt. Find out what these DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® are doing to help homeowners like you. More»
Now's the Time for Young Professionals to Save for Retirement
More than ever--especially in light of the current economy--planning for retirement is extremely important. Take a look at these strategies to help you build your retirement nest egg from the start. More»
Is Your 401(k) Money Safe?
Are you worried about how the economic downturn will affect your 401(k) or IRA? Our Financial Literacy column reveals five ways to protect your personal finances. More»
What Just Happened to Wal-Mart's Gender-Bias Case?
Keywords: Wal-Mart, class-action lawsuit, lawsuit, gender discrimination, Dukes v. Wal-Mart A federal appeals court has agreed to rehear an earlier ruling made by another court that would have allowed a sex-discrimination suit filed against Wal-Mart to proceed as a class-action suit, Reuters re... More»
Diverse Congressional Committee Grills Bank Execs Today
As the House Financial Services Committee gathers to grill executives in the financial sector, DiversityInc takes a look at the diversity of the committee itself--and the findings aren't all that surprising. More»
Money Sent Home by Mexican Immigrants Drops for First Time
Keywords: immigration, economic crisis, undocumented immigrant The amount of money Mexican immigrants sent back home fell in 2008 for the first time on record, reports The Associated Press (AP). According to Mexico's central bank, remittances from migrants, Mexico's second largest source of for... More»
Your Community Bank's Doors Are Still Open
As many national banks shut their doors during this financial crisis, community banks remain solvent. More»
9 Percent of Latinos Are Behind on Mortgages
Keywords: economic crisis, Latinos A new survey says 9 percent of Latino homeowners are behind in their mortgage payments and close to 3 percent have received foreclosure notices, reports The Associated Press (AP). The Pew Hispanic Center, which polled 1,540 Latino adults in November, also... More»
Why the Recession Won't Kill Corporate Diversity Programs
While many companies are folding or struggling through the recent economic woes, DiversityInc's Luke Visconti says one area in corporate America can't and won't be defeated: corporate diversity programs. Find out why. More»
College: Soon Out of Reach for Most Americans?
Keywords: education, economy, economic crisis, cost of college ,  College could soon become unaffordable for most Americans, according to the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education.   The cost of college increased 432 percent between 1982 and 2007, while median family ... More»
California College Cuts to Hit Low-Income Groups Hardest
Keywords: education, Black, Latino, economyBecause of a state budget crisis, the California State University system, the nation's largest state-run university system, may turn down qualified students for the first time in its history, the Los Angeles Times reports. The 23-campus system is proposing ... More»
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