Federal Reserve Board encouraging “consumers to closely monitor their financial accounts”

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The holiday spirit is in full tow! From malls across America to online retailers, consumers are excitedly shopping for their loved ones’ perfects gifts. You must always remember to keep track of your finances during the holidays, a time when your accounts are experiencing increased activity.

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Recruiting and Retaining in Today’s World

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“Times are changing,” a phrase that has been uttered by countless people throughout time. In regards to recruiting and retention, what has changed is the workplace and work culture. The office isn’t what it used to be, and neither are professional relationships. A growing number of workers are reaping the benefits of technology and flexible work arrangements leading to being able to work from home or have a modified schedule.

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Call for Women Leaders in the Housing Ecosystem!

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As NAWRB’s advocacy propels us and the women’s movement forward, we need additional women speakers leveraging NAWRB’s national platform with their business. Be part of the national movement for women’s homeownership and investment, utilization of women-owned businesses and the increase of women in all management positions.

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Maxine Waters Selected Again to Lead House Financial Services Committee

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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) has once again been selected alongside Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) to lead the House Financial Services Committee. Waters, who was unanimously reelected for the position by the Democratic Caucus, will be entering her third term as Ranking Member.

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Women Entrepreneurs: Alternative Business Credit Using Homeownership

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It’s undeniable that women entrepreneurs hold tremendous potential for success and the American economy. Entrepreneurial women are starting over 1,100 businesses a day and women-owned businesses have increased 27.5 percent from just 2007 to 2012, currently numbering at 10 million, according to the Census Bureau.

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Trump Selects Ben Carson to Lead Housing and Urban Development

 

Donald Trump has officially chosen retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Carson’s appointment to lead the revitalization of American cities has been viewed by many as another case of the president-elect’s unconventional approach.

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Top California Banks’ Minority and Women Contracting

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A new report from the Greenlining Institute, Supplier Diversity Report: Banks Still Struggle to Contract with Diverse Businesses, finds that eight of the largest California banks by deposit market share continue doing minimal contracting with women and minorities. The eight studied banks were Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Union Bank, US Bank, East West Bank, Comerica and Citibank.

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