The Department of Justice and eight state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against RealPage Inc., alleging the commercial revenue management software firm illegally price-fixes rental rates, artificially increasing costs for millions of renters nationwide.

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Parents should be thoughtful about the responsibilities of caring for their minor children, and should consider creating a plan and tools to protect them in the event of incapacity or death.

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The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has reported a $10 billion decrease in student loan debt, with borrowers ages 40-49 and ages 18-29 benefitting the most, while the Biden administration has taken actions to rein in unsustainable debt and provide relief to millions of borrowers.

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The federal 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the SAVE program, which offered reduced payments and loan forgiveness for over 8 million borrowers, due to legal challenges from conservative state attorneys general.

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Black entrepreneurship is a vital part of the Black community's economic transformation, and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. has been a key player in providing information and resources to Black businesses during the pandemic.

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A recent Bankrate survey found that over half of workers have taken on second jobs in the past three years, with most doing so to fund their expenses, including housing and groceries, as the costs of living continue to rise.

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The Supreme Court's recent decision to reverse the Chevron doctrine has given the courts the exclusive power to decide highly specialized rules, potentially weakening current agency rules that sought to address inequalities and protect consumers.

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It is important to plan for the worst while hoping for the best in order to protect the relationships and finances of loved ones, as failing to do so can lead to legal fees and conflicts.

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The State of the Nation's Housing 2024 report from Harvard's Joint Center on Housing Studies reveals a record 653,100 people experienced homelessness in 2023, and renters with the lowest incomes have just $310 left over each month for non-housing needs.

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First Home Alliance is committed to promoting financial literacy and fair housing for all, providing educational programs and resources to help individuals and families navigate the homebuying process with confidence.

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