Supporting Stable Housing for Expectant and New Parents Imagine being an expectant or new parent facing the challenge of finding a stable home without a strong credit history. For economically vulnerable families, credit barriers are not just financial obstacles—they can impact the foundation of family stability. At Leap, we know that access to secure housing …
by leappersonalfi How to Rent an Apartment with Little, No, or Bad Credit: A Guide for Expectant Parents and Parents of Young Kids Finding a rental when your credit isn’t ideal can feel daunting, but it’s possible to secure housing even if you’re building—or rebuilding—your credit. For expectant parents and parents of young children, stability and safety …
by leappersonalfi The Hidden Costs of Being Unbanked I was recently reading a CNBC news article that pointed out that 23% of low income Americans don’t have a bank account. Just try and think about living your life without a bank account. For most, the idea seems unimaginable, yet this is the reality for nearly one quarter …
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Introducing Leap Personal Finance: A Groundbreaking Initiative to Empower Expectant Parents and Parents of Young Children Las Vegas, NV, September 5, 2023 – Today marks the official launch of Leap Personal FinanceWebsite. Leap is an innovative program aimed at providing essential financial empowerment resources to expectant parents and parents of young children. Leap Personal Finance …
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The Revival of Student Loan Payments: Impact on Expectant Parents and Young Families As the world crawls toward post-Covid economic recovery, one significant change that has been causing ripples of concern is the resumption of student loan payments. This change is particularly impactful for expectant parents and those with young children, as they grapple with …
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Empowering Expectant Parents: From Instability Towards Financial Wellness Introduction The Guttmacher Institute, the prominent research arm of Planned Parenthood, has highlighted a compelling correlation between abortion and poverty in their data. This connection underscores the complex decisions expectant parents face when financial hardships intersect with pregnancy. While the data presents a rationale for considering abortion, …
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Think Beyond Financial Literacy: The Need for Financial Empowerment Programs for Economically Vulnerable Parents Introduction Nonprofit organizations such as maternity homes play a crucial role in supporting expectant parents and parents of young children who are living at or near the federal poverty line. While financial literacy classes have long been a staple in nonprofit …
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