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House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations to hold Sept. 4 hearing on financial inclusion

CFPB Monitor

The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Committee on Financial Services has scheduled a hearing in Houston, Texas for tomorrow entitled “Examining Discrimination and Other Barriers to Consumer Credit, Homeownership, and Financial Inclusion in Texas.” Belinda Everette, Director, Housing Initiative, NAACP Houston Branch.

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Why Migrant Workers Need Financial Service Offerings All Their Own

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Trust is also an issue, particularly for consumers coming from nations where banking services are far less reliable and trusted than in the U.S.,” Those two issues – trust and information barriers – make it difficult to keep and move money within traditional financial systems.”. For $5 per month, Majority members in the U.S.

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Why Migrant Workers Need Their Own Financial Services

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Trust is also an issue, particularly for consumers coming from nations where banking services are far less reliable and trusted than in the U.S.,” Those two issues – trust and information barriers – make it difficult to keep and move money within traditional financial systems.”. For $5 per month, Majority members in the U.S.

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Why Smart Cities Of The Future Won’t Be Built In A Day

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Singapore has publicly declared its intention to become the world’s first bonafide smart city, and two years ago officially titled its efforts in that area as “ Smart Nation.” And Walt wasn’t describing a movie or one of Disney’s entertainment ventures – he was describing his concept of the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.

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Surviving The Retail Apocalypse: The Technologies And Trends That Can Help Brick-And-Mortar Thrive Again

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We look into how stores are being transformed into showrooms, community gathering spots, and even event spaces as retailers leverage the physical store as tool for brand marketing. Lucky’s market capitalizes on health and community. To keep prices low, Five Below leverages private labels. Organic and cheap. Last mile scramble.

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