Building Bridges to Broaden College Completion: 2024 CASS Convening Recap
TICAS recently hosted the Comprehensive Approaches to Student Success (CASS) convening in Washington, D.C., bringing together a dynamic community of practice composed of...
Why Do People Buy Gold? 10 Solid Reasons to Invest
Gold has long been viewed as a stable investment. Many people invest in gold to protect their wealth and hedge their bets during...
Affirm Review: How It Works and Is It Safe?
If you’ve done any shopping recently, then you’ve probably seen an option at checkout to split up your total into four (or more)...
Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Colleges in Maine
As you prepare for the college journey, whether you’re an incoming student or already knee-deep in college life, one thing’s for sure—finding a...
Farm Bill Negotiations Must Protect and Strengthen SNAP
In response to the ongoing consideration of the Farm Bill, Carrie Welton, Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy: Anti-Poverty & Basic Needs at...
What Should You Do If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes?
If you can’t pay your taxes, you have options to help manage the situation and avoid serious penalties. From setting up a payment...
What Is a 341 Meeting?
If you’re considering bankruptcy—or if you’ve already filed—then you’ve probably heard about something called the 341 meeting. The 341 meeting is an important...
Higher Education Affordability in the Empire State
TICAS’ inaugural New York report analyzes the cost of college for students from low-income backgrounds attending the State University of New York (SUNY)...
Home Equity Loan Terms
A home equity loan lets you tap into the equity you’ve built into your home. You can use this money for any expense,...
Residential Home Sale-Leaseback and Home Equity Agreements
Home Equity Agreement No monthly payments 580 minimum credit score You remain the homeowner You share future home appreciation Potentially expensive Limited information...
