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Good News in March Unemployment Numbers
The new unemployment figures for March have been all over the news for the past two weeks (we’ve covered them in several tweets). They’ve created a positive buzz among economic analysts who are excited about the biggest job creation in three years. NPR’s Planet Money reported that the economy has “turned the corner.” The most recent [...]
Continue reading...Lessons from the Wright Family on Seeking Help
Thursday, April 1, 2010
We met with the Wright family several weeks ago and heard of their difficult time during the mortgage crisis. Like many Americans, they’ve had difficulty making ends meet during the recession and were on the verge of losing their home. Rather than wait for foreclosure to happen, the Wrights made the most of the help [...]
Continue reading...New Employment Resource from Ready, Aim, Advocate!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
As part of their mission to assist and educate members of the St. Louis community, Ready, Aim, Advocate! (R.A.A.) launched a new resource last week to spread the word about job opportunities in the area. They’ve added a new section to their website that features a regularly updated job board, advertising positions available in the [...]
Continue reading...From the Beacon’s Job Talk: GO! Network
Friday, February 5, 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Job Talk from the St. Louis Beacon
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
The St. Louis Beacon recently began Job Talk, a series highlighting the effects of unemployment in the St. Louis region. These pieces feature economic insights from local experts alongside a heavy dose of personal stories from struggling residents. A recent Job Talk report describes the situation of a local resident who falls into the category [...]
Continue reading...Unemployment in St. Louis
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Yesterday the St. Louis Beacon posted an article about unemployment: In the St. Louis area, unemployment rose to 9.9 percent in November, up from 9.7 percent in October. That compares to 7.1 percent in November 2008. The article features unemployment figures from cities in the metro area–click here to read the full article and to take a [...]
Continue reading...U.S. Mortgage Delinquencies Reach Record High
Monday, November 23, 2009
TransUnion, a credit-reporting agency based in Chicago, recently released its trend data for the third quarter of 2009. According to the report, 1 in every 22 mortgages in the St. Louis metro area was at least 60 days past due. That’s 4.5% of all mortgages for the area, or over two times more than the [...]
Continue reading...“The Real Demographics of Recession” at the St. Louis Fed
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Last week, I attended “It’s More than a Man-cession: The Real Demographics of Recession” at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The event was inspired by the recent report by Howard Wall, an economist with the Fed, which explores how the recession is affecting different groups of people with an emphasis on the apparent [...]
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...Healthcare and Unemployment: Are You Covered?
Thursday, October 1, 2009
As average time spent unemployed continues to rise, many people are forced to look for private health insurance only to find that rates are too high for their budget. A news story from Nightly Business Report recently came out that highlighted the tendency of the unemployed to forego heath insurance altogether. You can watch the [...]
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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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