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HOPE NOW Event Connects Homeowners to Valuable Resources
Last Wednesday, the HOPE NOW Alliance stopped in St. Louis as part of the “Save Your Home” tour. The event was sponsored by KETC/Channel 9, along with NeighborWorks America, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and the Metro St. Louis Foreclosure Intervention Task Force. HOPE NOW Alliance seeks to provide a forum in which [...]
Continue reading...Get Help to Save Your Home – Today!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Today HOPE NOW will host Save Your Home in St. Louis. The event will be from 2 p.m.-8 p.m. at the America’s Center–more details from their flyer are below. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with your lender face-to-face–it’s free! At the event there will be: -The opportunity to meet one-on-one with your lender to [...]
Continue reading...Get Help to Save Your Home
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Next Wednesday, 11/4, HOPE NOW will host Save Your Home in St. Louis. The event will be from 2 p.m.-8 p.m. at the America’s Center–more details from their flyer are below. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with your lender face-to-face–it’s free! At the event there will be: -The opportunity to meet one-on-one with your lender [...]
Continue reading...St. Louis Fed Releases Report on Recession Demographics
Friday, October 2, 2009
I just found a report, released by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, that examines the demographics of the current recession. It’s a really interesting look at how unemployment affected different age groups, races, genders, and other demographic groups. To check out the report, visit the Federal Reserve Bank’s website.
Continue reading...The Fed on the Recession
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke’s visit on Tuesday to the Brookings Institute. In response to a question, Bernanke told the crowd that the recession, “is very likely over”. The New York Times reports that his words came just after reports of increased retail sales for August. The Fed [...]
Continue reading...The Partnership of the Fed and Channel 9
Monday, August 31, 2009
Since the beginning of Facing the Mortgage Crisis, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has been an invaluable partner in our work, providing people with the information they need to get through this crisis. Recently Eighth Note, the St. Louis Fed’s publication, featured an article about their relationship with Channel 9. The article talks [...]
Continue reading...Smart Women Smart Money
Monday, May 11, 2009
Hosted by Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, this financial literacy conference for women will feature The Huffington Post finance blogger Manisha Thakor. Breakout sessions include Make Every Dollar Count, Cashing Out — Live the Life You Want, and Eve-olution – Investing for Financial Empowerment. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m., and the conference will run from [...]
Continue reading...The Financial Crisis
Monday, March 30, 2009
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis developed a website designed to keep the community informed about the financial crisis and what actions the Fed is taking in response to the crisis. The website includes recent news, a timeline of events, articles about the crisis, frequently asked questions, and a glossary of important financial terms. [...]
Continue reading...Federal Reserve Forum on Community Colleges
Monday, March 23, 2009
Tomorrow, March 24th, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis will host a forum called Community Colleges: A Route of Upward Economic Mobility, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. St. Louis Federal Reserve economist Natalia Kolesnikova will present the findings from recent research done about the role of community colleges in higher education. After her presentation, [...]
Continue reading...A Breakdown of the Stimulus Package
Monday, March 16, 2009
When we interviewed Dr. Bill Emmons of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, he gave us a chart that explained where the stimulus package money would go and how much St. Louis could expect from the package. To check out the chart, CLICK HERE. Dr. Emmons also explains the stimulus package in this video: You need [...]
Continue reading...Take Action
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The St. Louis Beacon posted a new segment in their Job Talk series earlier this week. This report describes GO! Network and its work to help unemployed professionals in St. Louis. The economic downturn has led to unemployment among groups who have never before had to worry about paying their bills on time. Among them [...]
Reverse mortgages are a complicated product and aren’t appropriate for everyone. In our final video of the series, Buz describes the basic considerations that seniors must make when determining if a reverse mortgage is right for them. We hope you’ve enjoyed these videos. A huge thanks to Buz Zeman for talking with us. Additional information on reverse [...]
The explosive popularity of reverse mortgages and the flood of advertisements that followed have spread a number of misconceptions about reverse mortgages. Buz addresses a number of them in this video, explaining what reverse mortgages are and aren’t. He also talks about popular scams and how to avoid them. Look for the final video of [...]
Several weeks ago, Lauren had a conversation with Buz Zeman of Housing Options Provided for the Elderly (HOPE), an organization that counsels seniors on mortgages and other housing issues. Buz said that he has had to devote much of his time lately to explaining reverse mortgages. Though this sort of loan is not new, it’s [...]
In this video, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay suggests that anyone facing foreclosure or in trouble with their mortgage seek assistance and determine if they are eligible for the Refinance and Loan Modification program. More information can be found at www.makinghomeaffordable.gov.
In this video, St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley encourages those facing financial hardship or anyone who fears losing their home to seek assistance. Tax-payer funded, HUD-certified housing counselors offer services at no charge, and can assist someone facing foreclosure with discussing options with their lender. For information or to connect to resources, call the [...]
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- The Beacon’s Series on the St. Louis Area Foodbank
- Good News in March Unemployment Numbers
- Lessons from the Wright Family on Seeking Help
- Staring a Business – Upcoming Workshop from the Urban League
- New Employment Resource from Ready, Aim, Advocate!
- Walking Away from Underwater Mortgages
- Beacon: Foreclosure Struggles Linger in St. Louis
- From the Beacon’s Job Talk: GO! Network
- Reverse Mortgage Considerations
- Job Talk from the St. Louis Beacon
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