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Financial Assistance Network
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CARE USA
Also known as: Cooperative of Assistance and Relief Everywhere
151 Ellis Street NE Atlanta, GA 30303-2439
(404) 681-2552 / (800) 422-7385 or www.careusa.org
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“…teaching people how to get through a disaster…”
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For hearing/ speech impaired (TTY): (800) 462-7585
Browse our recent blog articles and you will see and learn about the various ways AFS can help you, as well as educate yourself.
On Aug. 24, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the One-Time Student Loan Debt Relief plan that includes one-time student loan debt relief targeted to low- and middle-income families.. The discharge will not be automatically granted. YOU MUST APPLY. Here are steps to take to determine eligibility and ensure you do not miss important student loan updates.
A recent headline from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has alerted consumers that another financial institution has been fined for, “Illegally Exploiting Personal Data to Open Sham Accounts for Unsuspecting Customers.” This typically happens when financial institutions incentivize their employees to open new credit and loan accounts and to sell certain financial products. Find out how you can protect yourself.
According to an article on Bloomberg.com, 53% of couples say inflation is prompting them to discuss money more often with their partners. This is great news as just four short years ago 44% of Americans saw personal finance as the most challenging topic to discuss with others (Scientific American).
Many people have heard of a financial cleanse. And if you have not, it is a way to understand where your money goes and ensure that those expenses align with your financial goals and values. It focuses on changing the relationship we have with money.
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