Sponsored Content from JPMorgan Chase & Co. When was the last time you looked at your bank account balance? According to a survey, over 60 percent of Americans check their balance at least once a week. This habit, if practiced the right way, can put you on the path to...
Chase Helps More Than Two Million Customers Avoid Overdraft Fees
New enhancements continue the bank’s efforts over the last decade to give customers more access and value Chase has helped more than two million customers save on overdraft service fees through new enhancements to checking accounts that give them more flexibility when they are just a little short on any...
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Announces 2022 Catapult Fund for Small Business Owners in Beauty, Fashion, Jewelry Industries
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is accepting applications for the 2022 Catapult Fund small business training program. A partnership between the Foundation, Capital One Bank and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center, the 2022 Catapult Fund is open to entrepreneurs in the beauty, fashion and jewelry industries.The purpose...
Owning a Home: Guidance from Your Local Home Lending Advisor
Sponsored Content by JPMorgan Chase Are you considering buying your first home, but unsure where to start? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person can make, and the path to ownership may feel confusing for many first-time buyers. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be. Chase...
City of New Orleans to Present on Upcoming Green Infrastructure Opportunities for Businesses
The City of New Orleans will present upcoming Green Infrastructure opportunities for businesses in person and virtually at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1. The presentation will take place at Thrive New Orleans, 3600 Desire Parkway. Registration is required for virtual participation and can be completed here. A zoom link will be sent...
Starting and Scaling a Small Business as a Minority Entrepreneur
Sponsored content by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Ever dreamed of owning your own business? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re among more than 60% of Americans with the same aspiration. There are plenty of resources to support you in making that dream a reality, especially as the COVID-19...
Federation Files Motion on Behalf of Black Farmers to Intervene in Texas Lawsuit
Temporary injunction blocks $4 billion debt relief in Section 1005 of the American Rescue Plan East Point, GA — The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Public Counsel, and pro bono counsel Winston & Strawn LLP, filed an intervention motion on behalf of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund (the Federation). The...
New Orleans, Baton Rouge Rank in Top Five of Cities Across Nation with Pay Day Lending Problem
As many Americans suffer financially through the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, it’s a good time to be a payday lender, particularly in the South, where cities have the highest numbers of payday loan storefronts in the U.S., and residents are doing a lot of complaining to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau....
Urban League of Louisiana, Foundation for Louisiana Launch Statewide Black Business Works Fund to Support Black-owned Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ida
The Urban League of Louisiana, in partnership with the Foundation for Louisiana, today announced the launch of the Black Business Works Fund, an initiative to assist Black-owned businesses impacted by Hurricane Ida. Urban League of Louisiana President & CEO Judy Reese Morse was joined by Marc H. Morial, president & CEO of...
U.S. Rep. Troy Carter Announces Bill to Forgive up to $50K in Student Loan Debt
WASHINGTON,DC - Today (Wednesday, Aug. 11), U.S. Rep Tro Carter announced his bill to forgive up to $50,000 in federal student loans for any and all federal borrowers. “It’s Congress’ job to improve the lives of the American people,” said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. “While some tragedies are out of...