Here in Lansing, the poverty rate is at more than 22%, which is higher than Michigan’s average poverty rate of about 13%. Knowing the need in the community, LAFCU credit union is hosting an event every other Thursday, “Pathway to Financial Transformation,” to teach people all things money. Fol...

Students in the Women and Nonbinary Finance and Economics club recently started meeting. The club provides opportunities for women and nonbinary students interested in careers in finance and economics to develop their skills and knowledge. “The reason why the club originated is because we realized...

Oxford Commercial Finance has expanded its small and medium-sized business (SMB) working capital offerings. The Michigan-based lender — a subsidiary of Oxford Bank — announced Thursday (Sept. 21) it would begin offering purchase order (PO) financing, in addition to its existing accounts receivab...

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold its benchmark lending rate steady this week as it waits for more data to understand how previous rate hikes are affecting the US economy. The central bank raised rates to a 22-year high in July. At the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, the...

This August, two years into their relationship, Yumi Temple and her boyfriend, Daniel, moved into their first apartment together, in Denver. It was Temple’s first time living with another person, outside of family, and she quickly learned there was a lot to navigate. The couple decided to see a th...

Election Day is now about seven weeks away, but early voting starts this week. And with the latest campaign finance reports filed on Friday, the fight for control of the General Assembly remains hard fought, and highly competitive. With control of the General Assembly hanging in the balance, it shou...

Achievement of the 2030 UHC targets rests in whether policymakers, donors and the private sector are willing to collectively work together to finance the additionality of resources needed to fill the $176 billion gap, whether through cash or in kind. Innovative finance will likely not be the only so...

Ever since the promulgation of the Constitution of Nepal, successive governments made enacting a federal education law their top priority. However, it took eight years and several failed attempts for the new education bill to land in Parliament. The government on Wednesday registered the bill necess...

Imagine you’re setting up a budget, a task that often feels tedious and time-consuming. AI-powered budgeting apps are changing the game. They analyze your income, expenses, and spending patterns to create customized budgets. It’s like having a personal financial advisor at your fingertips, guidi...

Our Sustainable Finance group invites you to attend an insightful and thought provoking panel discussion on blended finance models and climate change during Climate Week NYC. Join us on the 67th floor of our New York office in One Vanderbilt and hear from our Partner, Ranajoy Basu, alongside the est...