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Financial Literacy
Why it is so critical to make everyone—especially people of color—understand the importance of being fiscally responsible
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Wall Street's Greed Endangers Cleveland's Future
By Jennifer Millman
Who financed the subprime boom in Cleveland and across the country? Wall Street, according to a lawsuit filed against 21 big banks by the city of Cleveland in Ohio state court last week. How much did these firms cost the city? You'll be shocked to find out. If Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson has anything to do with it, Wall Street will pay. . . . ...more
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Blacks, Latinos Remain Top Targets for Subprime Lenders
By Eric Hinton
Black and Latino homeowners remained the primary targets for subprime lenders in 2006, while home buying among Latinos dipped precipitously, according to a new report. Forecasters warn more foreclosures are on the horizon if the bad lending continues to go unchecked. . . . ...more
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Undocumented Workers Face Tax Catch-22
By the DiversityInc staff
Should undocumented immigrants pay taxes? Will they be turned into immigration-enforcement agents if they do? For the answers to these questions and more, read this article from the September 2007 issue of DiversityInc magazine. . . . ...more
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'Why I Need Domestic-Partner Benefits'
By Mark Lowery
What do companies gain by offering domestic-partner benefits? They retain and recruit valuable employees. Find out why 53 percent of Fortune 500 companies and all of The 2007 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity do this. . . . ...more
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Money Talks: Diversity Incentives Make the Difference
By Won Kim
Nothing communicates the value of diversity at a corporation better than CEO commitment and incentive-backed diversity goals. By linking compensation directly to measurable achievements, diversity demonstrably is shown to be of equal value to all line-management business objectives. . . . ...more
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What to Do If Your Credit Is Bad
By Yoji Cole
Credit is a lifeline for too many Americans. Because most Americans finance their homes, cars, furniture, washers, dryers and other items on credit, a majority of Americans live in debt. And the frequency with which you pay your debt determines your credit score. So what can you do if your credit is bad? . . . ...more
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Planning for Retirement? Join the Club
By C. Stone Brown
Investment clubs offer women education, support and, most importantly, a level of trust. Read this story from the March 2006 issue of DiversityInc magazine. . . . ...more
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Healthcare Disparities: Does Class Trump Race?
By Won Kim
Healthcare in the United States has become a perforation between the haves and the have-nots. With almost 21 percent of the U.S. population underinsured or uninsured, it's a national crisis. But the gap isn't about race - it's about class. Read this story from the May 2006 issue of DiversityInc magazine. . . . ...more
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