The Latest Financial News
Americans Say Not Saving for Retirement and Emergencies are Top Financial Regrets, Study Finds
A recent Bankrate survey found that 77 percent of Americans have a financial regret. 22 percent say they regret not saving for retirement early enough, and 18 percent regret not saving enough for financial emergencies. Overall, Americans are almost twice as likely to...
Interest Rate Cuts Could Increase BNPL Usage, CEO Says
Last month, one of the leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers, Affirm, reported in its fourth quarter fiscal 2024 results that it saw 31 percent year-over-year growth in gross merchandise volume (GMV), reaching $7.2 billion. These increases reflect consumers’...
CFPB Announces Plans For FAQs to Help BNPL Lenders Ensure Compliance
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) plans to issue a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) next month to help buy now, pay later (BNPL) lenders comply with federal laws and regulations. The FAQs will address questions that the CFPB has heard in meetings...
Why NAFSA?
There are more than 570 federally-recognized tribes in the United States, many of whom are spread across in diverse areas. This has left a need for other tribal economic development opportunities to create sustainability and jobs on Native American reservations.
Tribal Financial Services:
Create jobs & economic development on tribal lands
Increase the financial independence of tribes
Deploy sovereignty & bolster tribal self-determination
The Impact of Tribal Financial Services
Coming from a history of staggering unemployment rates, limited opportunities, and lack of access to fundamental resources, Native American tribes began online lending businesses to create real change for the future. Internet commerce has been a vehicle for supporting economic growth, tribal services, and tribal development. These are their stories.
Our Mission
To advocate for tribal sovereignty, promote responsible financial services, and provide better economic opportunity in Indian Country for the benefit of tribal communities.
To protect and preserve the sovereignty of Native American tribes while offering an unprecedented opportunity for tribal economic growth
Growing opportunity for Indian Country in the financial services industry
Advancing financial literacy in tribal communities
