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Ypsi-based app aims to fight predatory lending by facilitating peer-to-peer microloans
School uniforms, groceries, medication for grandparents, gas, and dental surgery are just a few things Washtenaw County residents are receiving loans for through a newly launched peer-to-peer microlending platform.
Ann Arbor app that pays users to learn about finances raises $5 million in latest funding round
Plinqit makes money licensing its app, which is free for users, to banks and credit unions.
Ypsi-based credit repair company launches financial literacy academy for youth
Ypsilanti residents and entrepreneurs Willie Johnson and Lynwood Powell want to help young people avoid some of the financial pitfalls they experienced as young adults.
Michael Vick visits Ypsilanti as brand ambassador for local credit repair company’s youth academy
Vick's past struggles with low credit score led him to team up with Bad Credit is Childish Academy, a new Ypsilanti-based financial literacy program for young people.
Washtenaw County may fund these projects with its $71 million in American Rescue Plan money
The Washtenaw County Rescue Plan is designed to help the community recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and create a more equitable future, leveraging federal and other funding for a total investment of approximately $100 million.
This Ypsi Township company survived COVID-19 by selling 45,000 acrylic germ shields
BankSupplies, Inc., sells a variety of products to businesses across the country. But when many of those businesses closed for the pandemic, the company had to find a new strategy.
Free tax assistance program bolsters financial stability for Washtenaw County families amid COVID-19
In a time when finances are particularly uncertain for many, the United Way of Washtenaw County will continue to provide free tax support to the community this tax season.
Washtenaw County, United Way offer free financial consultation for those affected by COVID-19
The two partners have launched a "Financial Navigator" program to help those who have lost jobs, been furloughed, or suffered other financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ypsi startup flourishes during pandemic by helping clients pursue student loan forgiveness
LoanSense, a digital student loan advisor, had planned to offer its services to employers as a benefit. But it's found success in providing services, many free, directly to those who are struggling to manage student loans.
Ypsi-based app aims to fight predatory lending by facilitating peer-to-peer microloans
School uniforms, groceries, medication for grandparents, gas, and dental surgery are just a few things Washtenaw County residents are receiving loans for through a newly launched peer-to-peer microlending platform.
Ann Arbor app that pays users to learn about finances raises $5 million in latest funding round
Plinqit makes money licensing its app, which is free for users, to banks and credit unions.
Ypsi-based credit repair company launches financial literacy academy for youth
Ypsilanti residents and entrepreneurs Willie Johnson and Lynwood Powell want to help young people avoid some of the financial pitfalls they experienced as young adults.
Michael Vick visits Ypsilanti as brand ambassador for local credit repair company’s youth academy
Vick's past struggles with low credit score led him to team up with Bad Credit is Childish Academy, a new Ypsilanti-based financial literacy program for young people.
Washtenaw County may fund these projects with its $71 million in American Rescue Plan money
The Washtenaw County Rescue Plan is designed to help the community recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and create a more equitable future, leveraging federal and other funding for a total investment of approximately $100 million.
This Ypsi Township company survived COVID-19 by selling 45,000 acrylic germ shields
BankSupplies, Inc., sells a variety of products to businesses across the country. But when many of those businesses closed for the pandemic, the company had to find a new strategy.
Free tax assistance program bolsters financial stability for Washtenaw County families amid COVID-19
In a time when finances are particularly uncertain for many, the United Way of Washtenaw County will continue to provide free tax support to the community this tax season.
Washtenaw County, United Way offer free financial consultation for those affected by COVID-19
The two partners have launched a "Financial Navigator" program to help those who have lost jobs, been furloughed, or suffered other financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ypsi startup flourishes during pandemic by helping clients pursue student loan forgiveness
LoanSense, a digital student loan advisor, had planned to offer its services to employers as a benefit. But it's found success in providing services, many free, directly to those who are struggling to manage student loans.
