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A Digital Financial Literacy Program
Too many consumers mismanage their budgets, make uninformed investment decisions, and fail to properly plan for the future. NAFSA is committed to empowering people with the skills they need to change this trend and thrive financially. NAFSA’s Financial Literacy Program offers an assortment of digital modules covering a wide variety of financial topics, including building emergency savings, mortgage education, and retirement planning.
Tribal Online Lending Best Practices
NAFSA has developed Best Practices for the exclusive use of all NAFSA Members as it relates to their Tribal Online Lending businesses. We believe these Best Practices will help ensure consumer protection, quality service, and positive customer and industry interactions during the life of the loans made by tribal lending entities who are NAFSA members. Our Best Practices apply to all stages of the loan, including marketing, origination, servicing, collecting, and ongoing data privacy.
The Latest Financial News
Settlement Reached in Choke-Point Suit
According to a court filing last week, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) have reached a deal with several payday lenders that could spell the end of a lawsuit over Operation Choke Point. The filing...
One in Four Americans Are Unable to Cover an Unexpected Expense of $400
About 40 percent of Americans would be unable to cover an unexpected expense of $400, according to a recent report by the Federal Reserve. Although there have been improvements in the financial well being of many Americans, millions of people continue to live paycheck...
Washington State Announces Historic Tribal Consultation Policy
Washington State’s Attorney General (AG) Bob Ferguson announced earlier this month a new tribal consent and consultation policy that is historic in nature. The policy aims to not only acknowledge the concept of tribal sovereignty, but puts important procedures in...