Financial Institutions May Not Use Immigration Status to Illegally Discriminate Against Credit Applicants!
On October 12, 2023, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Justice Department today issued a joint statement that reminds financial...
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Free Weekly Credit Reports!
The three major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion have agreed to permanently allow consumers to access their credit reports...
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Faxed Applications No Longer Accepted by Social Security Administration!
Faxed Applications No Longer Accepted by Social Security Administration! As of August 22, 2023, faxed applications for Social Security benefits will...
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Student Debt Tip!
Student debt can be tricky. If you owe tuition or other fees to a school in New York, you need...
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Suffolk County Bar Association Veterans Legal Clinic – November 2, 2023
Download Veterans' Legal Clinic-Flyer 2023
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Student Debt Trainings & Presentations
A Hero's Guide to Strategic Student Loan Repayment A Fresh Start: Getting Out of Default on Student Loans Getting Ready...
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Know Your Rights: Tenants (English, Spanish, Haitian-Creole)
Know Your Rights: Tenants (ENGLISH) Know Your Rights: Tenants (SPANISH) Know Your Rights: Tenants (HAINTIAN-CREOLE)
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Know Your Rights: Fair Hearing (English, Spanish, Haitian-Creole)
Know Your Rights: Fair Hearing (ENGLISH) Know Your Rights: Fair Hearing (SPANISH) Know Your Rights: Fair Hearing (HAITIAN-CREOLE)
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Know Your Rights: Immigration (English, Spanish, Haitian-Creole)
Know Your Rights: Immigration (ENGLISH) Know Your Rights: Immigration (SPANISH) Know Your Rights: Immigration (HAITIAN_CREOLE)
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Mark Your Calendars! Upcoming HEAP Application Opening Dates
The 2023-2024 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit is scheduled to open on October 2, 2023. Eligible households can receive energy...
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Medicare Special Enrollment for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Medicare Special Enrollment for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals (Incarceration (SEP) - Effective January 1, 2023, individuals leaving custody have an opportunity to...
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Fighting a Landlord’s Adverse Action
Fighting a Landlord's Adverse Action (e.g. denying the application) Based on Information Contained in a Tenant Screening Report - If a...
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SNAP Benefits Effective October 1, 2023
The New Standard Utility Allowances for SNAP Benefits are out. The new amounts decreased this year. The standard allowance for: heating/cooling has been...
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Student Loan Tip!
The first day you are late on your federal student loan payment, it is considered delinquent. If you are delinquent...
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Future Homeowners Updates!
The Suffolk County Community Development Department has Down Payment Assistance available for first-time homebuyers purchasing a home in the Towns of East Hampton, Huntington, Riverhead, Shelter...
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Renters Updates! Attention Town of Brookhaven Residents!
Mark your calendars for July 28th! Tenants with rental arrears may apply for up to $25,000 in assistance. Applicants must...
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