These Volunteers Get Results
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VITA program invests 8,000 volunteer hours to leverage more than $8 million in tax credits and refunds for low-income taxpayers. You may be aware of VITA, the free tax preparation…
This Is One Of The Best Ways To Fight Poverty In The U.S.
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It’s been hailed as one of the most effective tools to fight poverty in the country. Working families earning less than $56,000 per year are eligible for the Earned Income…
A Year of Uniting – Moving Families Out Of Poverty
Moving Families Out of Poverty
This time of year, many of us take stock of our financial well-being and plan for the year ahead. But according to Prosperity Now, 46% of families in Boston and…
Promoting Economic Mobility and Racial Equity Through Credit Building
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Boston Builds Credit marks first year of impact By Robert Burns, Citi Community Development and Brigid Boyd, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley “A good credit score is…
For This Financial Coach, Trust Is Key To Transforming People’s Lives
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Laura Lucas had entered a period of transition. With a master’s degree in computer science and seven years in the field, Laura was now unemployed. She began looking for opportunities…
10 Tips for Improving Your Financial Situation – From the People Who Know
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Whether you’re looking to make a big investment or struggling to get from paycheck to paycheck, we can all use some sound financial advice from time to time. The certified…
JVS Uses Financial Coaching and More to Make a Difference
Moving Families Out of Poverty
Money isn’t an easy topic. Discussing a raise, negotiating rent, or getting a good deal on a car loan make for awkward, stiff, and uncomfortable conversations. For families without stable…
Fill the fridge – or the prescription?
Moving Families Out of Poverty
The reality of the cliff effect and the choices struggling families are forced to make. Imagine successfully balancing a job and raising children, yet despite working full-time, you still need…
Income Inequality in Boston: Why Good Credit is Essential
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Boston is an amazing city with top-notch employment opportunities, award winning museums, and some of the best colleges in the country. Boston also has the highest income inequality rate in…
How the Roxbury Center for Financial Empowerment is Closing the Income Inequality Gap
Moving Families Out of Poverty
If you live in Boston, then you know it can be hard getting ahead. In fact, there are over 200,000 Boston residents who have either poor credit scores or no…