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  DCA/OFE Urges State Action to Protect Consumers in the Financial Services MarketplaceDCA/OFE Urges Regulation of Foreclosure Rescue BusinessesDCA Written Testimony at House Committee on Financial Services Hearing on Consumer Financial Products RegulationDCA Statement on the Obama Administration's Proposal to Create a Consumer Financial Protection AgencyDCA/OFE Urges Reform of Overdraft RegulationsDCA/OFE Proposes Solutions to Fight Foreclosure Rescue ScamsDCA/OFE Urges New Approaches to Ensure Banks Serve the Needs of New Yorkers with Low Incomes |
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New Yorkers with Low Incomes Save $73,000 in $aveNYC Accounts DCA Releases First-Year Results of Innovative Pilot Program Individuals with low and very low incomes can and will save when offered simple and safe banking products at the right moment, according to key findings in the report $aveNYC Account: Innovation in Asset Building. The City's $aveNYC Account encouraged savings through a match program—50 cents for every dollar saved from a tax refund up to a maximum match amount of $250. Participants had to keep the account open for one year to receive match money, which came from private funding raised with the help of the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City. Read the press releaseDownload the report (in PDF)Learn more about the $aveNYC Account |
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Mayor Bloomberg Opens Three New Financial Empowerment Centers to Help New Yorkers with Money Worries New Yorkers can now access free financial counseling at the City's Financial Empowerment Centers in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens in addition to the Bronx. Services are provided by professional counselors in person or by phone in English and Spanish. Opening additional Centers is one of Mayor Bloomberg's 18 initiatives to help New Yorkers face current economic challenges. Read the press releaseFind a Financial Empowerment Center near you |
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Make the Most of Your Tax Refund! Expecting money back from the government? Get DCA/OFE's tips on managing your refund wisely. Take advantage of free and low-cost financial education programs, too!  Get tips to make the most of your tax refund inEnglish Español Search the Financial Education Network Directory for free or low-cost help in your neighborhoodGot an extension to file your taxes? Learn about credits for which you might be eligible and find a free tax preparation site
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Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Mintz Launch "Pass It On" Campaign to Help Faith Leaders Connect Their Congregants to Financial Education Resources Read the press releaseSearch the Financial Education Network Directory for free or low-cost help in your neighborhoodGet tips on managing your money |
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Mayor Bloomberg Alerts Debt-Stressed New Yorkers about Ways the City Can Help Them Take Control Commissioner Mintz joined Mayor Bloomberg to announce the launch of the Office of Financial Empowerment's public awareness campaign about taking control of personal debt, and OFE's creation of additional Financial Empowerment Centers Citywide. Read the press releaseSearch the Financial Education Network DirectoryLearn about the Center in MelroseGet tips to take control of your debt in English or Español
Learn more about balancing debt and credit |
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