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Nely Dares to Dream and Hope Again
Nely Medina came to HOPE Inside First Horizon Bank Hickory Hill, through a recommendation from a family member back in November 2019. She first came to the United States back in 2005. Since she was new to the country, she was unfamiliar with the credit system and...
Georgia businesses promised sweeping steps on race. How’d that go?
By Matt Kempner, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Last summer, when the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd sent everyday Americans streaming into the streets to protest racism, some of Georgia’s biggest companies decided to speak up. They...
Financial Literacy Transcends Language and Culture
When Kendra moved to the United States from her home country of El Salvador she came with big dreams and hopes for a better financial future. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she not only looked forward to the freedom to live and love on her own terms, but the...
Meta Financial Group, Inc.® Publishes Inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance Report
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meta Financial Group, Inc.® (Nasdaq: CASH) (“Meta”), the financial holding company of MetaBank®, N.A., a leading financial enablement company, today announced the release of its inaugural 2020 Environmental, Social...
Yellen says financial literacy can help create a ‘more equitable economy’ — and Americans appear to be listening
Provided by Dow Jones May 26, 2021 11:58 AM PDT By Andrew Keshner The pandemic has forced Americans to tackle their finances in 3 key ways, research released Wednesday shows The pandemic reaffirmed a hard lesson that lives and plans can change with blistering speed --...
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Financial Dignity
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. During this time, we celebrate and recognize the contributions and culture of our Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander neighbors, friends, and family. There are many different cultures, ethnic...
As Summer Approaches, Things Heat Up for 1MBB
Addressing the Need Black Business owners were devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s estimated that 40-60% of businesses owned by Black men and women went under or were negatively affected by the pandemic. That’s the equivalent of 1 million businesses. Worse yet,...
Top Business Leaders Launch Movement to Embed Financial Literacy Into American Culture
“Financial Literacy for All” Initiative Includes Walmart, Disney, Bank of America, Walgreens, Delta Air Lines, NFL and NBA, Khan Academy, Operation HOPE and Ares Management May 20, 2021 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A prominent group of...
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Nely Dares to Dream and Hope Again
Nely Medina came to HOPE Inside First Horizon Bank Hickory Hill, through a recommendation from a family member back in November 2019. She first came to the United States back in 2005. Since she was new to the country, she was unfamiliar with the credit system and...
Georgia businesses promised sweeping steps on race. How’d that go?
By Matt Kempner, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Last summer, when the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd sent everyday Americans streaming into the streets to protest racism, some of Georgia’s biggest companies decided to speak up. They...