New initiative “Let’s Make Home the Goal” highlights importance of housing counseling services in addressing the racial homeownership gap. Working to increase homeownership opportunities among people of color, the U.S.…

  The pilot program is a collaboration between the Plaza Rotary, AltCap, and CHES, Inc., with the goal of advancing economic equity in Kansas City KANSAS CITY, MO – March…

UMB donation helps CHES clients improve their credit scores with Esusu CHES, Inc. received a $400,000 donation from UMB Bank, n.a., to support underserved communities with housing needs and to help…

Have you ever gotten to the end of the month and wondered where your money went? Living life is expensive. Even if you have created a budget, you may have…

It’s Friday night. You deposited your paycheck by taking a picture of it on your smartphone and uploading it to your bank’s mobile app. You checked Mint to gauge your…

Connecting the Unbanked and Underserved with Better Options The Bank On movement is a national effort to ensure everyone has access to safe and affordable bank accounts, leveraging national, regional,…

Online credit options such as Afterpay and FlexPay offer … Pay in 4 payments. Shoppers split their purchase into four equal payments to be paid every two weeks with the…

A bull and a bear image have long been associated with the stock market. Both animals are known for their incredible and unpredictable strength, so their image is a reminder…

Most of us are trying to handle the pandemic by wearing a mask, social distancing and frequent hand-washing. Some are taking advantage of the pandemic to rip people off. Scammers…

About 70% of U.S. taxpayers are due a refund this year. The average refund amount last year was $3,125. Wow!  It’s nice to see a tax refund show up in…

The holiday season is upon us … a season like no other. Is there a secret to creating lasting holiday memories for ourselves and our loved ones during these uncertain…

It doesn’t matter how much you earn or what you have; there’s always someone who has more money and more stuff. Sometimes it’s hard to go without or spend less…