Happy National Homeownership Month this June!

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June is National Homeownership Month, dedicated to recognizing the benefits of homeownership to our families, communities and country. A popular way to build wealth, homeownership offers the opportunity to create a better life and prosper, paving the path for future generations to succeed and also achieve the American Dream. Unfortunately, homeownership in America remains a struggle and enigma.

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“Fearless Girl” Statue Tarnished by Peeing Dog

Installed in March 2017, the “Fearless Girl” statue facing Wall Street’s famous charging bull was erected as part of State Street Global Advisors’ (SSGA) campaign to increase the number of women on boards. The statue quickly gained national attention as a representation of women’s empowerment and the gender gap in the American workplace, particularly in the boardroom and C-suite.

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New Findings on Wealth and Poverty in the U.S.

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The U.S. Census Bureau has released the 2013 Wealth and Asset Ownership Detailed Tables highlighting the household net worth of American households. The tables “highlight annual household net worth estimates at the national level and are broken down by selected characteristics, such as race, household structure and poverty status.”

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