4 Ways To Bridge The Gap Financially For Harlem Residents
When it comes to battling the current coronavirus pandemic, we’re all in this together. Continue reading
Potus And Flotus Tests Positive For COVID, While Hiring Slowed In September
Coronavirus (COVID-19) tally as compiled by Johns Hopkins University. (Previous numbers in parentheses.)Continue reading
A Guide To Pursuing A Career As A Financial Advisor
Are you passionate about helping others to manage their money and reach their financial goals?Continue reading
Harlem Commonwealth Council Is Officially A Lender For The Paycheck Protection Program
Harlem Commonwealth Council Inc. (HCC) is pleased to announce that its investment subsidiary, Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund (HEF), was approved to participate in the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)'s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as a lender.Continue reading
NYPD’s Budget Would Be Slashed By $1.1B Under Comptroller Scott Stringer’s Plan
Calls to defund the New York City Police Department made by activists and protesters in the week of protests following the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd are being answered.Continue reading
Found Yourself In A Borrowing Situation? Here’s What To Do
Sometimes we need a little help and that’s okay. If you’re finding yourself in a situation where you need to borrow money for one reason or another, you may be feeling some stress.Continue reading
Tips For Securing A Loan To Grow Your Small Business From Harlem To Hollywood
By Aqib Raja
Starting a business is not easy. In fact, it’s estimated that about half of new businesses will fail within the first five years.Continue reading
TD Bank Survey Finds Millennials Lack Credit Knowledge From Harlem to Hollywood
With a number of TD Banks in Harlem, this article by Consumer Affairs caught our eye when they reported that there’s a disconnect when it comes to millennials and credit.Continue reading
DCA Releases Report About Factors Contributing To Student Loan Distress From Harlem To Hollis
The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) today announced the findings of their second student loan report titled Student Loan Debt Distress Across NYC Neighborhoods: Identifying Indicators of Vulnerability.Continue reading
Harlem World Fave Ol’ Dirty Bastard To Get New BitCoin
Bitcoin reports a lot of eyebrows were raised earlier this year following claims that a token would be launched under the name of Harlem World fave Ol’ Dirty Bastard, the late Wu-Tang Clan member. Continue reading
Communities Of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund From Harlem To Hollis Deadline
The Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund is now available! Please see the details below. Continue reading
Deputy Mayor Glen Announces Program To Increase Funding For Women Entrepreneurs
Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today released a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) in an effort to address the disparities related to raising capital experienced by women entrepreneurs, especially in the tech industry.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio On First-Of-Its Kind Crowdfunding Program For NYC Women Start Ups
On International Women’s Day, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen, New York City Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Gregg Bishop and Council Member Helen Rosenthal announced that over $280,000 in zero-interest loans has been pledged to women entrepreneurs through the City’s crowdfunding partnership with Kiva.Continue reading
NYC Warns Harlemites And Others About Growing Students Loan Debt Crisis
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) Nicole Perry today, as part of National Consumer Protection Week, spoke about the growing consumer concern related to student loan debt, and encouraged New Yorkers to take advantage of free City tools and resources.Continue reading
Free Financial Fitness Online Class Advanced Budgeting From Harlem To Hollis
Learn about advanced budgeting techniques to improve your savings and reduce debt. Continue reading