Fall 2020Impact of race on personal finances Economic inequities: The impact of systemic racism on your finances Consumer Action examines areas of personal finance--from car and student loans to m
Consumer Action examines areas of personal finance--from car and student loans to mortgages and auto insurance--affected by systemic racism and considers some solutions toward dismantling financial racial injustice. Read the story.
Black consumers trying to achieve financial security through mainstream financial institutions have been thwarted every step of the way; changemakers are hoping now is the time for greater financial inclusion. Read the story.
Unequal access to housing and mortgage loans is "by design" some say. Consumer Action examines redlining, fair housing gains and losses, and reports on what protections consumers have today. Read the story.
Decades of unfair lending practices have left Black consumers justifiably wary of traditional lenders. Consumer Action offers some steps toward achieving financial security. Read the story.
Studies show that, despite anti-discrimination laws, automobile insurers charge Black drivers higher insurance premiums than their white counterparts with similar driving records.Read the story.
The promise of a better future through higher education is heavily impeded by race-related inequities. Read the story.
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