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Credit – A Conversation
Happy Holidays! This time of year is a great time to remind ourselves about credit and how we can establish, build, and maintain excellent credit. An article on balance.com explains some of the benefits of having great credit such as lower interest rates, greater...
Black Dollars Make Sense – Investing in Black Owned Banks
“The importance of support of these institutions cannot be understated. Black banks are more likely to be in black communities for black people and to lend to black people. Those are facts. They’re more likely to employ black people and fund black businesses.”
Bridging the Wealth Gap – The Importance of Homeownership
Homeownership is not only a fundamental part of the American Dream, it is also the cornerstone of wealth building in this country. National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun states “Homeownership…has historically been one of the primary sources of...
Open Enrollment – Covered California Fact Sheet
Important dates for 2016 enrollment November 1, 2015: Open Enrollment started — first day you can enroll in a 2016 insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage can start as soon as January 1, 2016. December 15, 2015: Last day to enroll in or...
Time Well Spent – Service Project at Alameda County Juvenile Hall
On October 10, 2015, the membership of BBAAC had the exciting and wonderful opportunity to serve within the Alameda County Juvenile Hall Girl’s Unit. We were there to support the young women in completing a service activity aimed at getting them to envision their...
The New Housing Crisis
The most basic definition of housing is shelter. However, housing has always been more than four walls and a roof. A home is the building block of any community, a foundation for other basic rights such as voting and education. For many people in the Oakland/Berkeley...
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