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The rise of buy now, pay later products, which often aren’t reported to credit bureaus, could affect borrowers’ ability to buy a home and sustain homeownership.
Three Ways Hospitals and Health Systems Can Improve How They Invest in Affordable Housing Hospitals and health systems are acknowledging the importance of stable housing on health outcomes.The $10 Million “Chicago Prize” Seeks to Boost Neighborhood Revitalization The Pritzker Traubert Foundation seeks to support revitalization projects on the South and West Sides of Chicago.Debunking the Myth That Small-Dollar Mortgages are Riskier due to Poor Loan Performance and Borrower Credit Some believe small-dollar mortgages are riskier because potential buyers have worse credit profiles.Fairness, Not Just Accuracy, Is Vital to the 2020 Census Improperly representing certain groups can alter our view of the nation and exacerbate existing inequities.Surprising Tax Fact: More Than One-Third of Federal Support for Children Comes through Tax Provisions Ninety-five percent of families with children receive some tax benefit.Three Assumptions behind the President’s Proposed Cuts to the Safety Net The administration's proposal seeks to reduce the deficit, claiming to accomplish this mainly through domestic spending cuts.