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BY CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AND JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press WASHINGTON — Americans finally got a raise last year after eight years of stagnating incomes. …

By Charlene Crowell The fight for fair lending got a big boost on August 31 when a federal court rejected a payday loan collector’s attempt …

By CHARLENE CROWELL As another school year gets underway, the Department of Education recently announced a series of actions to better protect taxpayers and students …

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. – The number of home equity loans in Orlando is up almost 25 percent over the past year. The research firm …

Statepoint Renters may be free of some of the concerns and responsibilities of home-ownership, but there are a few considerations they should make for financial …

By MEL AND PEARL SHAW We recently had the opportunity to work with nonprofit consultant Kim Moss. He is a wealth of knowledge with 34 …

By MICHELLE HOLLINGER MHollinger@sfltimes.com HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Continuing its mission to enhance and expand leadership opportunities for women of color, South Florida Women of Color …

Staff Report WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The City of West to Palm Beach is inviting small business owners, especially minorities and women, learn more …

Staff Report The City of Miami Gardens presents the New Market Tax Credit Basics 101 Workshop, which will feature leading experts in the NMTC field. …

Staff Report In a unique approach, the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is considering a new program that will save several of the city’s historic …