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Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed a plan to build up America's middle class through tax benefits, an expanded Child Tax Credit, and a ban on price gouging, while Republican Senator JD Vance has suggested increasing the Child Tax Credit to $5,000 per child.

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Marshall Heights Community Development Organization Inc. hosted the inaugural "The Readiness Conference" to equip residents of the District of Columbia with knowledge and tools to prepare for climate-related emergencies and financial preparedness.

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Financial literacy is crucial for financial stability, resilience, and wealth building, and increasing it can lead to a more stable, fairer, and robust marketplace, as well as economic security.

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Financial literacy is essential for making sound financial decisions, managing credit, setting financial goals, and managing family finances, and can be learned through training provided by organizations like the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, Inc. (SFEPD).

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An emergency fund is essential for unexpected emergencies, and can be built by setting up automatic recurring transfers, keeping the change, putting away windfalls, adding in the extra, trimming the fat, and letting your money work for you.

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Game Plan, a mobile-first learning management system built by student-athletes, has expanded its sponsorship with Wells Fargo to offer free financial education to all 1,200 collegiate athletic departments, including 107 HBCUs, courtesy of Wells Fargo.

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Women-owned businesses have contributed significantly to the economy, growing at nearly double the rate of men-owned businesses from 2019 to 2023, and contributing $2.7 trillion in revenue and 12.2 million jobs.

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The racial wealth gap between white and Black Americans is wide, but financial literacy is key to closing the gap and combating racial economic inequities.

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Estate planning is essential for transferring wealth to future generations, and it is important to consult with a team of trusted professionals to ensure assets are distributed according to your wishes.

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