- GO-Tags May Replace Cash and Credit Cards
September 4, 2008
First Data's GO-Tags are small chips that can be affixed to almost any object, essentially transforming that object into a payment card.
- Some Struggling Homeowners Find Way to Dodge Foreclosure
September 4, 2008
The Hope Now Alliance says it helped more than 181,000 borrowers in June and more than 522,000 in the second quarter by orchestrating mortgage workouts, but these figures do not include borrowers who avoided foreclosure on their own or sought help from organizations that do not belong to the alliance.
- Federal Student Loan Efforts Finding Fair Share of Takers
September 4, 2008
Two new programs from the Department of Education effectively backstop lenders in order to ensure the availability of student financial aid money.
- High School Teachers Say Students Need More Preparation for Financial Decisions
September 4, 2008
According to a new public opinion survey by AWARE, 97 percent say schools should teach vehicle financing and other financial literacy topics; 72 percent of teachers say students who are old enough to purchase a vehicle are ill-equipped to handle the car-buying process because of a poor understanding of personal finances.
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Making the most of your Associate Membership
Webinar detailing how your organization can maximize the benefits of AFSA Associate Membership Presented by Marguerite Watanabe, AFSA Associate Board Chair, Connections Insights and Sheilah Harrison, AFSA Vice President, Membership Services.
Committee Brochure (PDF)
This brochure provides a comprehensive overview of AFSA’s 12 CIPs, answers frequently asked questions about participating in a committee and includes an application to join a committee.
Understanding Vehicle Financing
This brochure, prepared in cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), provides information to help consumers learn about dealership finances. A Spanish version of the brochure is also available
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