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CAAB/TV One to re-air "Singletary Says" on UDC-TV

Washington, D.C. - Before Suze Orman was on Oprah, Michelle Singletary was on TV One.

Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB) has partnered with TV One and UDC-TV to re-air the financial education series “Singletary Says”, hosted by nationally syndicated Washington Post columnist, Michelle Singletary.

In an effort to provide maximum access to financial education information to DC residents, Capital Area Asset Builders has expanded its reach from the classroom to the living room. CAAB is a 21st century non-profit organization that uses in-person training sessions, digital media and cable television to reach people where they are and provide them with financial information that is relevant, valuable and engaging.

For an online preview the show and more information about CAAB, please visit us at www.youtube.com/CAABTVDC.

To view “Singletary Says” in Washington, DC, UDC-TV can be viewed on Comcast Channel 98, RCN Channel 19, and Verizon Channels 19 and 21.

Air Times on UDC-TV
Monday-Wednesday-Friday
10:00am
6:30pm
11:00pm

Saturday- Sunday
9:00am

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and would like to receive a “Singletary Says” Sponsorship Packet, please email us at info@caab.org.

DC EITC 2011-2012 Free Tax Preparation Sites

It's tax time and Capital Area Asset Builders, Community Tax Aid and United Way of the National Capital Area invite you to join the 2012 DC Earned Income Tax Credit Campaign. Get your taxes filed for FREE at one of our 11 local community tax preparation sites throughout the DC Metro area.

Click below to find a location near you.

Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Northern Virginia, Maryland

Income Guidelines: All tax sites are open to:
Families with incomes below $45,000 &
Individuals with incomes below $25,000

Tax Sites open from January 28, 2012 - April 17, 2012,

For a list of documents to bring to the site please click here.

For a printable list of tax sites, please click here.

Get Ready for the New Year!
Join Money Management 101

CAAB kicks off the the New Year with our Money Management 101 workshop series. This 5-part series covers the basics of money management, including setting financial goals and tracking expenses, budgeting and saving, credit and compound interest, and credit reports. Click here to find out more about the workshop and how you can join.

CAAB Receives Citi Grant to Create Innovative Savings Model and Training to Boost Entrepreneurship

Rev. Ronald E. Braxton (left) welcomes (from left) CAAB's Linda Easley Stroman, Director of Financial Education, Maurita Coley, Executive Director and CAAB Board members, Diana Meyer, Te-Mika Warner, Julius Ware II, Latresa McLawhorn Ryan, Steve Pearlman, Kathyrn R. Clay and Nancy Register to Metropolitan AME Church. Citigroup's Diana Meyer presented CAAB with a $200,000 check at the church during The CAAB/Moneywise Financial Empowerment Tour on Nov. 5. (Photo by Mignonette E. Dooley)

CAAB's accelerated year-long JESA program, which commenced on October 1, helps individuals who agree to save $500 towards their small business or job training costs with a savings match. For each participant, after program requirements are met, CAAB will match up to $500 in client savings at an 8:1 rate. Participants who complete the program will be not only better equipped to manage their finances and enter the workforce, but will also be bolstered with up to $4,500 (including initial client savings) to be used for additional job training or small business development costs. Read more.

WOW! Over 500 Attended CAAB/Moneywise Financial Empowerment Tour Event

Washington, DC. - On Saturday, Nov. 5, over 500 DC metro residents attended the CAAB/Moneywise Financial Empowerment Tour at the historic Metropolitian AME Church with special guest speakers such as Kelvin Boston, Willie Jolley, Rev. Dr. Soaries,The Honorable Marie C. Johns, Sandra L. Thompson (FDIC) and more.The event also had dynamic music performances, panel discussions on a broad range of cutting-edge topics, PLUS one-on-one credit coaching, financial planning, exhibitors from around the DC area regarding jobs, housing, money management and more. It was a huge success!

Find more pics from the event on Facebook!

Click here to download the Program Booklet


What's New? Keep up with us on Facebook! Join the JESA 8 to 1 Match Savings Click Here to Learn More CAAB's FREE Money Management 101 series is back! Learn how to get your finances in order in 2012! "A big part of financial freedom is having your heart and mind free from worry about the what-ifs of life." -Suze Orman, TV Personality, Financial Advisor	Welcome to CAAB CAAB/TV One to re-air "Singletary Says" on UDC-TV Click Here to Watch a Preview Washington, D.C. - Before Suze Orman was on Oprah, Michelle Singletary was on TV One. Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB) has partnered with TV One and UDC-TV to re-air the financial education series “Singletary Says”, hosted by nationally syndicated Washington Post columnist, Michelle Singletary. In an effort to provide maximum access to financial education information to DC residents, Capital Area Asset Builders has expanded its reach from the classroom to the living room. CAAB is a 21st century non-profit organization that uses in-person training sessions, digital media and cable television to reach people where they are and provide them with financial information that is relevant, valuable and engaging. For an online preview the show and more information about CAAB, please visit us at www.youtube.com/CAABTVDC. To view “Singletary Says” in Washington, DC, UDC-TV can be viewed on Comcast Channel 98, RCN Channel 19, and Verizon Channels 19 and 21. Air Times on UDC-TV Monday-Wednesday-Friday 10:00am 6:30pm 11:00pm Saturday- Sunday 9:00am If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and would like to receive a “Singletary Says” Sponsorship Packet, please email us at info@caab.org. DC EITC 2011-2012 Free Tax Preparation Sites It's tax time and Capital Area Asset Builders, Community Tax Aid and United Way of the National Capital Area invite you to join the 2012 DC Earned Income Tax Credit Campaign. Get your taxes filed for FREE at one of our 11 local community tax preparation sites throughout the DC Metro area. Click below to find a location near you. Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Northern Virginia, Maryland Income Guidelines: All tax sites are open to: Families with incomes below $45,000 & Individuals with incomes below $25,000 Tax Sites open from January 28, 2012 - April 17, 2012, For a list of documents to bring to the site please click here. For a printable list of tax sites, please click here. Get Ready for the New Year! Join Money Management 101 CAAB kicks off the the New Year with our Money Management 101 workshop series. This 5-part series covers the basics of money management, including setting financial goals and tracking expenses, budgeting and saving, credit and compound interest, and credit reports. Click here to find out more about the workshop and how you can join. CAAB Receives Citi Grant to Create Innovative Savings Model and Training to Boost Entrepreneurship Rev. Ronald E. Braxton (left) welcomes (from left) CAAB's Linda Easley Stroman, Director of Financial Education, Maurita Coley, Executive Director and CAAB Board members, Diana Meyer, Te-Mika Warner, Julius Ware II, Latresa McLawhorn Ryan, Steve Pearlman, Kathyrn R. Clay and Nancy Register to Metropolitan AME Church. Citigroup's Diana Meyer presented CAAB with a $200,000 check at the church during The CAAB/Moneywise Financial Empowerment Tour on Nov. 5. (Photo by Mignonette E. Dooley) CAAB's accelerated year-long JESA program, which commenced on October 1, helps individuals who agree to save $500 towards their small business or job training costs with a savings match. For each participant, after program requirements are met, CAAB will match up to $500 in client savings at an 8:1 rate. Participants who complete the program will be not only better equipped to manage their finances and enter the workforce, but will also be bolstered with up to $4,500 (including initial client savings) to be used for additional job training or small business development costs. Read more. WOW! Over 500 Attended CAAB/Moneywise Financial Empowerment Tour Event Washington, DC. - On Saturday, Nov. 5, over 500 DC metro residents attended the CAAB/Moneywise Financial Empowerment Tour at the historic Metropolitian AME Church with special guest speakers such as Kelvin Boston, Willie Jolley, Rev. Dr. Soaries,The Honorable Marie C. Johns, Sandra L. Thompson (FDIC) and more.The event also had dynamic music performances, panel discussions on a broad range of cutting-edge topics, PLUS one-on-one credit coaching, financial planning, exhibitors from around the DC area regarding jobs, housing, money management and more. It was a huge success! Find more pics from the event on Facebook! 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