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Nov
2024
socially responsible credit
06
Sep
2023
The Vicious Cycle of Debt and Its Impact on Mental and Financial Health
Total household debt reached $16.9 trillion by the end of 2022, indicating that Americans are grappling with a significant debt problem.1 This figure encompasses increases in mortgage, auto, and student loan balances, as well as credit card debt.2 The combination of these debts, along with rising interest rates and the inflation-driven cost of living has left Americans feeling anxious and financially strained.3
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13
Jun
2023
Financial Planning: A Foundation for Stability in Uncertain Times
We are currently experiencing a period that has tested our economic system. Inflation, economic instability, and a lack of savings have caused an increasing number of Americans to feel financially stressed.1 Additionally, total household debt rose by $148 billion to $17.05 trillion in the first quarter of 2023.2
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06
Jul
2022
Shrinking the financial gender gap: How your company can create inclusive financing opportunities for female employees
The Equal Credit Act of 1974 guaranteed equal treatment for women seeking financing, but many women still lack full access to traditional banking services like personal loans, credit cards, auto loans, and mortgages. Why?
13
Jun
2022
Thinking outside the box: An interview with Kashable co-founder and CEO Einat Steklov
When Einat Steklov, co-founder and CEO of Kashable, came to the United States, she was well educated, gainfully employed, passionate about entrepreneurship and yet completely unable to gain access to financing. As an immigrant from Israel, she recalls, “I literally was not able to establish a credit profile with any credit bureau.”
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03
May
2022
Putting the brakes on retirement plan leakage:
How a Socially Responsible Credit® benefit helped Huntington Ingalls enhance employee retirement security
Huntington Ingalls is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a leading provider of government technology, with a 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security.
01
Mar
2021
Financial Wellness 101: Paying Down Expensive Debt
I have high-interest debts that are piling up. What can I do?
26
Jan
2021
Financial Wellness 101: Financial Health & Overall Health
The unexpected relationship between financial wellness and health
Financial wellness and overall wellbeing are far more interrelated than you might think. According to the American Psychological Association, money is the leading cause of stress among American adults[1].
12
Jan
2021
Financial Wellness 101: Understanding Credit Scores
What goes into a credit score?
There are five main categories of information that impact a credit score:
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Aug
2019
