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Author:Community Development, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas 

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Community Action in Southern New Mexico

The national Community Action program began in the 1960s to serve as a focal point in local communities for the war on poverty. Programs were established in a majority of counties across the U.S., including some in rural areas. Many programs continue to thrive today, and in mostly rural southern New Mexico, a highly productive Community Action Agency is paving the way to financial stability and success for thousands of low-income working families.
e-Perspectives , Volume 10 , Issue 2

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Building Wealth Characters Get Animated

When the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas updated its popular print publication, Building Wealth: A Beginner's Guide to Securing Your Financial Future, it also produced a new animated, interactive CD-ROM version.
e-Perspectives , Volume 7 , Issue 1

Journal Article
Building for Special Needs in East Texas

For the past six years, Pineywoods HOME Team, a nonprofit community housing development organization (CHDO), has been building affordable housing in East Texas.
e-Perspectives , Volume 1 , Issue 3

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Two Multibanks Help Medical Diagnostics Firm Take Off

The Texas Mezzanine Fund was established in 1999 as a statewide multibank community development corporation by Guaranty Federal Bank, Washington Mutual, Inc. and Jefferson Heritage Bank. The fund originates loans to fast-growing small businesses that don't qualify for traditional bank loans.
e-Perspectives , Volume 1 , Issue 1

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New Mexico Encourages Citizens to Save

Low-income residents in New Mexico now have more incentive than ever to save for a home, an education or their own business. In the 2006 legislative session, the state provided $1.5 million to fund the Individual Development Account Act that passed in 2003.
e-Perspectives , Volume 7 , Issue 2

Journal Article
Regulations

The Federal Reserve, HUD and the Federal Trade Commission, among others, implement regulations that address many abusive lending practices.
e-Perspectives , Volume 3 , Issue 2

Journal Article
Choosing a Credit Counseling Agency

Consumers can go online to get advice about choosing the right agency.
e-Perspectives , Volume 7 , Issue 3

Discussion Paper
RAISE Texas summit 2014: creating financial capability opportunities for all Texans

Perspectives , Paper 4

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New Product for Unbanked Taxpayer

Many financial institutions view tax-filing season at VITA sites as an opportunity to reach new customers by opening accounts for those who are unbanked, therefore providing an opportunity for direct deposit of their refund.
e-Perspectives , Volume 6 , Issue 1

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Advocating for the Disabled: Interview with Jean Langendorf, Easter Seals of Central Texas

Jean Langendorf, vice president of community and housing services for Easter Seals of Central Texas in Austin, has over 25 years of experience working to improve the lives of people with physical and mental impairments. She is widely respected as one of the state's leading advocates for the disabled.
e-Perspectives , Volume 11 , Issue 4

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