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 Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Mintz Urge Eligible Filers to Sign Up for SaveUSA Matched Tax Time Savings Program and Announce 2011 Results 10th Annual Tax Credit Campaign Includes Free or Low-Cost Filing Options Filers across four cities, including NYC, opened more than 1,600 SaveUSA accounts, with total savings close to $1 million. At select free tax sites in NYC, eligible filers can open the SaveUSA account and earn a 50 percent match—up to $500—when they save part of their refund for one year. Eligible New Yorkers can also file their taxes online for free or get their taxes done at a participating H&R Block for $29.  Read the press releaseLearn how to file your taxes for free or low costLearn about the SaveUSA programGet information about tax credits, including Earned Income Tax CreditView DCA’s Tax Time video on YouTube |
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DCA Launches YouTube Channel with Three New Protect Your Money Videos New Yorkers can now visit DCA on YouTube to view the latest releases in the Protect Your Money video series. Featuring agency staff who offer straightforward tips and information on how to protect your hard-earned dollars, videos include: • Introduction from Commissioner Mintz • It’s Tax Time. Go Get Your Refund! • Know Your Rights about Debt Collection • Tips on Buying a Used Car • Shopping Tips • File a Complaint with DCA Videos are available in English and Spanish. Read the press releaseVisit DCA’s YouTube channelVisit the Protect Your Money Web site |
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Top Ten Financial Resolutions for 2012 DCA issues important tips to help you protect your money and be a savvy consumer in the new year. Read the press release with top 10 New Year’s financial resolutionsLearn about important tax creditsVisit the Protect Your Money Web site |
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DCA and CUNY Celebrate First Full Semester of New Course in Financial Counseling Formal Training Program Required for Financial Empowerment Center Counselors Now Available For Social Service Providers Developed by DCA and CUNY, Consumer and Personal Finance is a three-credit course offered through CUNY's School of Professional Studies. The course is designed to give service providers across all fields the practical skills and knowledge to help their clients protect their money by focusing on the fundamentals of managing personal finances. Read the press releaseDownload the course flyerFind a Financial Empowerment Center near you |
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DCA Releases Municipal Financial Empowerment: A Supervitamin for Public Programs Initial Report of Series Details "Supervitamin Effect" of Improved Social Service Outcomes When Integrating Professional Financial Counseling This first report documents DCA's work embedding one-on-one professional financial counseling within several City services, including homeless prevention, workforce development, domestic violence interventions, and the promising results. The series builds the case that fully integrating financial empowerment and asset building strategies into public programs will lead to more effective service delivery, improving outcomes while potentially saving money. Read the press releaseDownload the reportLearn more about the City's Financial Empowerment Centers Visit Cities for Financial Empowerment Web site |
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City Announces Launch of “Know Before You Enroll” Newest “Protect Your Money” Ads Alert Adults to Predatory School Scams and Free and Low-Cost School Choices Using the stories of real New Yorkers, the City reminds everyone pursuing degrees and training: • Explore free and low-cost adult education and training options • Check the quality of a school before enrolling and paying tuition • Don’t enroll in unlicensed schools • Get free, professional financial counseling Read the press releaseVisit the Protect Your Money Web site to view ads and learn moreFind a Financial Empowerment Center near you |
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 NYC Partners with Seven Financial Institutions to Offer Municipal Workers Free Checking Account as Part of NYC Direct Deposit Program Provides Thousands Safer, Easier, and Cheaper Way to Get Paid In two simple steps, municipal employees and individual vendors receiving payments from the City can open NYC’s free account and enroll in direct deposit. Additional account features include: no monthly or debit card fees; no overdraft option for debit card purchases or ATM withdrawals; no minimum balance requirements; free online banking and bill pay; free in-network ATM withdrawals. Read the press releaseLearn more about NYC Direct Deposit |
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