Today, the CFPB issued an order against BloomTech and its CEO, Austin Allred, for deceiving students about the cost of loans and making false claims about graduates’ hiring rates. consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsr…

.Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and I want you to hear about IRS Direct File - an easy and free way to file your taxes. If you have simple taxes and live in one of 12 states, you could be one of the ~19 million eligible Americans. Find out and file today at directfile.irs.gov.

Millions of Americans can now file taxes for free directly with the IRS because of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.

Watch as Secretary Janet Yellen explains more and then head to DirectFile.IRS.gov to file today.

📢🎉This is a people-powered victory fueled by those who understand that tenants safety from landlords is a right. The HB1117-Tenant Safety Act passed in the MD General Assembly and heads to Governor Wes Moore desk to be signed into a bill. #MDLegislative #TenantSafetyAct

Take action TODAY to keep Marylanders online #dontdisconnectUS

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Millions of U.S. households may be forced offline in just 3 weeks if Congress doesn’t take action to #RenewACP . These households need the ACP to get and stay online. I urge Congress to quickly approve additional funding for this critical benefit. #DontDisconnectUS

📢 MD Senate Democrats 🚫 No good cause should mean 🚫 no eviction. Protect renters from slumlords. Pass HB477 Good Cause & HB1117 Tenant Safety Acts Now. #mdga24 #housingjustice

Take 1 minute NOW to stop fintech payday lenders from landing in MD. CASH Campaign of MD naacpbaltimore 1199SEIU Maryland/DC NCLC Center for Responsible Lending #MDGA2024

‘This is my passion’: Maryland educators win financial literacy awards. Thanks ⁦Kate Ryan⁩ ⁦WTOP⁩ ⁦with ⁦CASH Campaign of MD⁩ ⁦MD Council on Economic Education (MCEE)⁩ ⁦Maryland State Department of Education⁩ ⁦Maryland CASH Academy⁩ wtop.com/prince-georges…

16 million children in low-income families would find relief with the expanded CTC in its first year. @commchangeact talked to them about how they'd use it to alleviate inflation, spend at their local businesses, and save for their kids' future
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Of the about 16 million children who would benefit in the first year of the #ChildTaxCredit expansion, half of the children who benefit and who live in families with more than one child would see their families gain $1,000 or more. cbpp.org/research/feder…

How exactly does the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program empower millions of families towards financial security? Learn how VITA is a VITAL part of building an economy that works for all!

Pay range transparency legislation has passed the General Assembly and is headed to Governor Wes Moore for his signature! This will help close gender and racial pay gaps by requiring businesses to include the expected pay range in job postings.

Today's tragedy at the Francis Scott Key Bridge is heartbreaking for all of us and could be triggering for some.

If you need to talk it through with someone, call or text 988.

Sending love and support to Baltimore after the devastating bridge collapse. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and the entire community. Let's stand together and support each other through this difficult time. #BaltimoreStrong

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is a horrific and unimaginable tragedy for Baltimore and Maryland. I'm keeping all those missing, their loved ones, and our first responders in my thoughts today, and throughout the week and ask that you all join me in doing the same.

Big shoutout to our incredible sponsors, especially our Diamond Sponsor, Bank of America News, our volunteers, MC Tiffany Lady T, and Brandon M. Scott, for making Money Power Day® 2024 a hit! Don't miss the awesome recap by WJZ | CBS Baltimore!
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Hundreds of people flexed a different muscle on Money Power Day to build financial fitness.
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Emcee Lady T launches 17th Money Power Day to promote financial literacy in Maryland ⁦FOX Baltimore⁩ What an awesome start to this #free trustworthy community event for the whole family! ⁦CASH Campaign of MD⁩ foxbaltimore.com/news/local/emc…

If you are coming to Money Power Day, here is the schedule for today. Happening here at Polywestern High School.