ACORN has been fighting against predatory lending since 1999. ACORN members have engaged in outreach and education to help homeowners avoid becoming victims of predatory lending, led protests against specific lenders to win changes in their practices, and convinced regulators to crack down on the worst companies.
Source:ACORN Members Work to Stop Foreclosures (PR Newswire [...]
Anyone banking on a windfall inheritance when a relative dies could be in for a shock, according to research by financial advice site Fool.co.uk, with more older people finding they need to spend their savings on everyday costs.
Source:Don't count on a big legacy (Independent)
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The former partners of KPMG and Hadlee Kippenberger & Partners, and Ernst & Young New Zealand in Christchurch are merging their operations from today.
Source:Financial advice firms merge in Christchurch (NZPA via Yahoo!7 Finance)
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Source:9 Retirement Killers (The Motley Fool)
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There is volunteerism. And there is service. But Jean Ross’ volunteerism and service give a whole new meaning to the phrase “giving back,” with an emphasis on giving.
Source:TMP's behind-the-scenes champion (Hays Daily News)
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