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🌟 At the Center for Financial Advancement® (CFA), we’re celebrating a historic milestone! Meet Ashley and her daughter India, our first mother-daughter duo to join our transformative program. Ashley, a graduate student, and India, a freshman at Morgan State University, both passionate about financial empowerment embarked on this journey together, proving financial literacy is a shared legacy. Their story highlights the power of learning side by side to build generational wealth. #FinancialLiteracy #GenerationalWealth #hbcu

In a groundbreaking move to alleviate financial burdens and promote economic equity, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule on January 7, 2025, that bans unpaid medical bills from appearing on consumer credit reports.

We Stand with Maryland Senate Bill 235!  HomeFree-USA proudly supports SB 235 - Project Restore Program, a vital step toward revitalizing Maryland communities. This bill funds local organizations and governments to restore vacant properties, create thriving neighborhoods, and expand homeownership opportunities—especially in underserved areas like Poppleton. We also stand with Maryland Latinos Unidos, supporting their advocacy for equitable housing solutions and stronger communities for all Marylanders. Together, we can build stronger, more vibrant communities! The Maryland General Assembly United States Senate #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #SB235 #HomeFreeUSA #PoppletonRevitalization #MarylandLatinosUnidos #MarylandHousing

We had the privilege of hosting Broderick Young, CFP, CLF, ChFC, CLU, CASL and Al Johnson from Reveal Wealth at our monthly Affiliates Meeting! They shared invaluable insights on the critical topics of retirement planning and investment strategies—empowering our affiliates to better serve their clients and secure their own financial futures. Here’s a quick clip from the session! 🎥 We’re grateful our affiliates had the opportunity to learn from these two exceptional financial experts. #AlwaysBetter #FinancialEducation #RetirementPlanning #InvestmentStrategies #WealthBuilding #HomeFreeUSA

📅 Save the date! The Reaching Millions Leadership & Business Development Conference is back! Minneapolis set the bar high, but Denver is ready to take us even higher. 🏔️✨ Mark your calendars for September 14–17, 2025, and join us as we elevate growth, ignite success, and transform businesses together. 📍 Denver, CO You won’t want to miss this powerhouse event! #ReachingMillions2025 #BusinessLeadership #nonprofit #homeownership

While homeownership comes with plenty of benefits, it also comes with many costs. Once you become a homeowner, you’ll have expenses related to the upkeep of your home, as well as the responsibility to ensure that your mortgage payments are made on time. The best way to be prepared for whatever homeownership expenses come up is to budget for them. Here are some budgeting tips if you are a homeowner.

🏡 The Baltimore City Employee Homeownership Program is here to help YOU become a homeowner. If you’ve been employed with a Baltimore City or quasi-City agency for at least 6 months, you could qualify for up to $10,000 in assistance—whether you’re a first-time buyer or not! Ready to learn more? Click the link below to schedule a FREE consultation or call 855.493.4002 for details! https://lnkd.in/eMem55Qj

🏡 Ready to make 2025 the year you become a homeowner? Join us on Saturday, Jan 25th, at 10 AM ET for our First Steps to Homeownership class! By attending, you’ll: ✨ Get a free membership with 1-on-1 counseling to jumpstart your journey. ✨ Learn the homebuying process step-by-step. ✨ Earn a homebuyer certificate to qualify for up to $45,000 in down payment assistance! Register: https://cvent.me/zbKk1l #HomeownershipJourney #FirstSteps #DownPaymentAssistance

💰 January is Financial Wellness Month—time to take charge of your finances! 🌟 Ready to make 2025 your year of financial success? Check out this reel for simple budgeting tips to help you stay on track, save more, and stress less. 🎥✨ 💡 Your financial journey starts now. Watch, learn, and take the first step today! #FinancialWellness #BudgetingTips #2025Goals

If you’re worried about having enough money to buy a house, you may be able to get your hands on more money than you think. The average tax refund received in 2024 was $2,948. Here are four ways such a windfall could help you land your dream home by next summer.