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Juneteenth is a is a special holiday for Self-Help because the spirit of this holiday — celebrating the liberation of Black Americans — closely aligns with our mission of “creating and protecting ownership and economic opportunity, especially for people of color, women, rural residents and low-wealth families and communities.” Read more about why we love Juneteenth and what we're doing to celebrate this joyous commemoration of Black liberation.

In recognition of National Homeownership Month this June, we're highlighting stories from the borrowers we work with as they build wealth and financial strength through homeownership. Read more to learn about Ronald Pauline of Jacksonville, Florida, who worked with Self-Help loan officers to finance repairs on his home and gain more personal freedom and peace of mind. 

With the fast pace of technology, it can feel overwhelming to keep track of every method that scammers use to try to access your money and personal information. The good news is that with a little common sense, you can protect yourself and your money from fraud attempts. for fraud attempts. Read more to learn how you can spot scammers in action and keep your money safe.  

With National Linemen’s Day just behind us, we’re honored to share a guest post from Self-Help Marketing and Communications Manager Glynis Fekete. Read about Glynis' experiences growing up with Jacksonville Utilities Credit Union, one of several credit unions that have become part of the Self-Help family over the years.

Earth Month reminds us that the need for meaningful action to fight the adverse effects of climate change is more necessary than ever. Read about the role that financial institutions can play in both the problems and the solutions, and how you can join us in fighting to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that drive climate change. 

We all look forward to the excitement of getting a tax refund. But instead of deciding when the money is in your hands, you can maximize the benefits of your refund by planning ahead for how you’ll use it. Read more about how you can make your refund work for you.

If you haven't gotten around to doing your taxes yet and are feeling the deadline looming over you, there's no need to stress or run to a commercial tax prep service. Read about several options available for low to moderate-income taxpayers that will help you get your taxes done accurately, stress-free, and best of all, free of charge.  

At Self-Help, we deeply value the critical role of Black-owned and small community financial institutions. Since working with our neighbors at Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union through a period of challenging circumstances, we're thrilled to see their work expand and their membership thrive. Learn more about our partnership with RHFCU in Self-Helper Carl Brown's Black History Month guest post. 

Self-Help's VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion shares reflections on this year's Black History Month theme, Black Resistance. 

While starting a financial journey is exciting, wondering whether your current credit score will help you or hold you back can be a source of anxiety that makes many people retreat. The truth is often a little different. Read about what really goes into your credit score, and the steps you can take now to gain more control over your financial future.