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Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Benefits Counseling

MOPD’s Benefit’s Counseling is back! Benefits Counseling will help alleviate your fear of losing SSA cash benefits and access to healthcare when you work. Take this opportunity for a one-on-one benefits counseling session to help you learn how earning wages may impact your Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicare, Medicaid, and

WORRIED ABOUT EVICTION?

City of Chicago Reminds Residents of Available Resources for Renters and Landlords ahead of the end of the Eviction Moratorium The eviction moratorium ends on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, but Chicago tenants still have options. If you are worried about remaining in your home because you have been unable to pay rent: Don’t Self-Evict – If you get an eviction notice, know

Economic Awareness Council Chosen for 2021 Bank On Greater Milwaukee Champion Award!

Every year BOGM chooses individuals or organizations that have been instrumental in helping BOGM increase banking access to our community.The Economic Awareness Council has been chosen to receive the Innovation Award for the REAL Bank Program. One major focus for BOGM has been youth since we started the coalition. They are many young people who

Bank On – Illinois Comptroller’s Office

Welcome to Bank On Illinois The goal of Bank On Illinois is to ensure that residents have access to a safe and affordable bank or credit union account. Bank On Illinois is a collaborative initiative between the State of Illinois, community organizations and financial institutions. All partners in the coalition are committed to improving the

WE PROSPER: Affordable Alternatives to Predatory Loans

The WeProsper initiative was created to help tackle predatory lending in Black and Brown communities in Chicago. The pandemic has left many Illinois families struggling to make ends meet. In the past, many people turned to payday or auto title loans to deal with emergencies or pay for big expenses, which pushed families deeper into

I-PASS Assist Reduces Costs for Qualified Individuals

Everything You Need To Know About I-PASS Assist The Illinois Tollway is expanding the I-PASS Assist program to help individuals and families realize the benefits of I-PASS. Customers who have previously been unable to use I-PASS for financial reasons will have more assistance than ever to Get I-PASS and Get Going! THE BENEFITS OF I-PASS…

With a #BankOn certified account, you can get your stimulus money safer and with no fees – open an account online now!

It’s not too late! You can still get your missing stimulus check and tax refunds even if you don’t normally file taxes. Learn more at http://getmypaymentil.org. #stimuluschecks #money Open a #BankOn certified account online today to get your stimulus payment CHEAPER and SAFER!

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Financial Wellness for College Students

  Student Loan Repayment     Meet with a Peer Educator     Need some help making your student loan repayment plan? Meet with a Financial Wellness Peer Educator to get your money questions answered. There’s still time before the end of the semester, but appointments are filling up fast! All meetings are free and confidential. Set

Bank On Chicago Overview

Benefits of Banking Reduced Fees Keep More of YOUR Money! Depositing your earnings in a bank will save you check cashing and pay day lending costs. Get Your Money Quicker Direct Deposit may allow you to receive your pay or money from any benefits faster. Banks are Safe! 1. No worry of theft or loss2.

Affordable Alternatives to Predatory Loans

Times are tough. The pandemic and economic crisis have left many Illinoisans struggling to make ends meet. Some have turned to payday or auto title loans to deal with emergencies or pay for big expenses. However, these loans charge excessive interest. In 2019, the average annual percentage rate (APR) on a payday loan in Illinois

Estímulos Cheque Ayuda

¿ Nunca recibió su cheque de estímulo? ¿Sigue esperando su primer y/o segundo cheque de estímulo? Si usted es elegible, NO es demasiado tarde. Usted es elegible si:• Es ciudadano estadounidense o extranjero residente en EE. UU.• Tiene un número de seguro social que sea válido para empleo• Proporcionó más del 50% de su apoyo inanciero

Stimulus Check Help!

Never Got Your Stimulus Check? Are you still waiting on your first and/or second stimulus check? If you are eligible, it’s NOT too late. You are eligible if you:• Are a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien• Have a Social Security number that is valid for employment • Provided more than 50% of your financial support for

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Prosperity Now Scorecard

Access Prosperity Now’s data tool to download estimates of unbanked and underbanked households at city, county, metro, and state levels.

Bank On National Account Standards

The CFE Fund’s Bank ON National Account Standards provide local programs with a benchmark for account partnerships with financial institutions, and include both core and recommended features.