ATLANTA/ MAY 09, 2019 (STL.News) The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and Divvy Homes have announced a partnership to help renters take steps toward affordable, sustainable homeownership. The program, which also involves NFCC Member agency Money Management International (MMI), will provide prospective home owners with access to a dedicated coach through the Envisioning […]
(STL.News) On Wednesday, a group of Republican senators called on newly sworn-in President Joe Biden to submit his plan to re-engage the United States in the Paris Climate Agreement to lawmakers for “review and consideration,” moments after Biden signed an executive order to rejoin the accord. What is the Paris Climate Agreement? An agreement dealing […]
Governor Polis Takes Action to Address COVID-19 Pandemic & the Cameron Peak Fire DENVER, CO (STL.News) Colorado Governor Jared Polis took further action to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the Cameron Peak fire. The Governor extended the Protect Our Neighbors Executive Order. The Governor also extended an Executive Order concerning changes to 2020 election activity to limit in-person […]
BOSTON (STL.News) – In a world of credit cards, loans, and “buy now, pay later” deals, it is easy for consumers to accumulate debt. Even though taking out loans and using credit cards are often necessary for consumers today, there are strategies to navigate and minimize debt. To help, national nonprofit American Consumer Credit Counseling […]
(STL.News) – Doconomy and Mastercard today extended their joint effort to combat climate change. Moving beyond previously announced programs, this new arrangement brings the ability for any Mastercard issuer to offer their cardholder the ability to track and understand their carbon footprint based on purchases made. Today, the first bank in the U.S. and Nordea […]
(STL.News) The 25th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place in Madrid, Spain, December 2-13. Ambassador Marcia Bernicat, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), will serve as the U.S. head of delegation. The […]
FAO and GEF team up in new project to make forest data more transparent, accessible and available Rome (STL.News) Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today launched a new $7.1 million project supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to make forest data more accessible, transparent and available, and, in particular, help […]
(STL.News) – Steven Neuner of Lee’s Summit bought a Missouri Lotto ticket for the Sept. 25 drawing and found himself the sole winner of a $1.2 million jackpot prize, after matching all six numbers drawn that night. His Quick Pick ticket contained the winning number combination of 12, 18, 19, 28, 32 and 42. Neuner […]
BOSTON (STL.News) – Discussing finances can be a challenging topic, especially with a partner you plan to marry. The more debt a couple has, the more likely they are to argue about money. Couples who are open and honest about finances are more likely to have a healthier and happier relationship. To help, national nonprofit […]
