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Welcome to our latest Financial Friday Round-Up, where we scour the web for the best things for you to read, watch, or listen to regarding finance each week. Below you will find a piece on a recent surge in community-based lenders, advice on how to market yourself as the answer to your clients\u2019 problems, and more.<\/p>\n

4 Tips for Launching Your Brand as the Best Answer to a Pressing Problem<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

This piece of advice from Forbes<\/em> outlines four ways you can situate yourself as the answer to your clients\u2019 problems, assuring they will come to you with every need relating to your industry. Learn how to be a \u201c\u2019purple cow\u2019 amidst a sea of boring brands\u201d and more in this helpful article.<\/p>\n

Renewed Focus on Race Triggers Surge of Interest in Community-Based Lenders<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n

In light of the increased attention that race can limit access to credit in certain communities, Wall Street and Washington have begun backing CDFIs, or community development financial institutions, to help alleviate the issue. These CDFIs are a small network of credit unions and banks that lend to small businesses and other borrowers in \u201cimpoverished and minority communities.\u201d For a great introduction on how these institutions can help, check out this piece from this week\u2019s Wall Street Journal<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Mortgage Rates Remain Below 3% for Fourth Consecutive Week<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Mortgage rates have been at record lows for a month now, and this piece from Money <\/em>outlines why this happened and what implications this may have for anyone looking to purchase or refinance a home at this time.<\/p>\n

Google Trends Reveals More People Than Ever are Booking Staycations With Their Dogs <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n

Those looking for lighter and more joyful news should look no further than this report from Forbes <\/em>about a trend in taking dogs out on tiny summer getaways. Read this article for cute looks into canine cabin retreats and what they call a \u201cpuppy pizza party\u201d that are sure to brighten your day.<\/p>\n

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Check out our other Financial Friday Round-Up posts for more great reads!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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