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October 2011

From Bad to Worse: Senior Economic Insecurity on the Rise

Posted on: 10/17/2011
Date: 
Thu, 10/20/2011 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Webinar on From Bad to Worse: Senior Economic Insecurity on the Rise

 In only four years, the ranks of seniors at risk of outliving their resources increased by nearly 2 million households. Using the Senior Financial Stability Index, economic insecurity among senior households increased by one-third, rising from 27% to 36% from 2004 to 2008.

The Crisis of Economic Insecurity for African-American and Latino Seniors

Posted on: 10/17/2011

From AOA News and Info:

Retirement Disparity

Given how few African-American and Latino seniors have a solid economic footing, economic insecurity is truly a disturbing norm, rather than the exception to the rule.

For Bankruptcies: Debtor Assistance Project ("DAP"), 3 locations

Posted on: 10/27/2011

The DAP provides free 30-minute consultations to debtors.  The DAP is staffed by volunteer bankruptcy attorneys.  Consultations are by appointment only, and may be scheduled by calling 410-962-3813 or by e-mailing probono@mdb.uscourts.gov.

DAP consultation availability is contingent upon volunteer attorney sign up.  Debtors who come to the DAP are typically pro se debtors who are contemplating filing bankruptcy and need legal advice.  Some are pro se debtors who have filed and need legal advi

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