Lending

African Americans and others were stripped of equity before the Great Recession, but CUs can help them rebuild wealth.

Since 2006, older homeowners (55 and over) have increased by 9.6 million, while younger homeowners (under 45) have decreased by 4.3 million.

While federal lawmakers in December opened the door for banks to get involved in the hemp sector, most remain reluctant.

Debt forgiveness takes tax revenue, which comes from taxpayers, not from the money tree - and redistributes it to those who are well-off.

The policy would fully cancel loans in about three-quarters of households with student debt.

A Merrill/Age Wave study found that young adults struggle more than previous generations did to become financially independent.