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Pass It On Campaign
Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Mintz Launch New Campaign to Help Faith Leaders Connect Their Congregants to Financial Education Resources
As part of the City's "Pass It On" campaign, DCA's Office of Financial Empowerment began distributing to faith leaders "toolkits" of financial education materials, including information cards for their congregants urging them to call 311 or visit nyc.gov/ofe to access free or low-cost financial education services Citywide.
Read the press release
Search the Financial Education Network Directory for free or low-cost help in your neighborhood
Get tips on managing your money


What will you do with your tax refund?

Tax season is coming soon…What will you do with your refund?
Tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and NYC Child Care Tax Credit can put extra money in your pocket. To help New Yorkers build savings, the City is offering eligible filers at participating locations the opportunity to get up to $250 for saving part of their refund in a SaveNYC account.
Learn more about tax credits for which you might be eligible and free or low-cost tax preparation
Learn more about the SaveNYC Account
Get tips to make the most of your tax refund in English or Español

Know your rights when using a tax preparer
(in PDF)



Online Renewal Service

Online License Renewal Service
Offered to business categories as licenses come due for renewal, DCA's Online License Renewal Service is making it faster and more convenient than ever for businesses to renew their licenses online, from anywhere and at any time.
DCA's Online License Renewal Service


DTV

All full-power TV stations nationwide will switch from analog to digital broadcasting after February 17, 2009 as part of the national digital television (DTV) transition. Important: The TV Converter Box Coupon Program has reached its funding ceiling.
Learn more about the DTV transition and Coupon Program from the FCC
Read FCC's FAQs in multiple languages
Read DCA's press release
Read DCA's FAQs for consumers in
  English or Español
Read DCA's FAQs for businesses in
  English or Español



Your Money Helpline

Mayor Bloomberg, DCA Commissioner Mintz, Daily News, and CUNY Launched Your Money Helpline
From December 15 through 19, New Yorkers called the Your Money Helpline for free money management information and referrals to free or low-cost financial education providers part of the City's Financial Education Network.
Read the press release
Visit Daily News and CUNY

Search the Financial Education Network Directory for free or low-cost help in your neighborhood


News

Commissioner Mintz and Attorney General Cuomo Secure Nearly $350,000 for New Yorkers Whose Prepaid Vacations Were Illegally Cancelled
Biss Tours, a sightseeing company no longer in business, agreed to refund 100% of payments made by customers whose trips were cancelled without notice and who did not receive compensation from alternative sources like traveler's insurance. DCA and the Attorney General's Office jointly secured nearly $350,000 in consumer refunds, which The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York, Inc. is administering.
Read the press release
Booking a vacation? Get tips
File a complaint against a travel agency


Home Heating Oil

Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Mintz Announce Tougher Tests to Ensure New Yorkers Get Every Drop of the Home Heating Oil They're Buying
DCA urges consumers to check home heating oil delivery trucks for the official DCA seal, which indicates a passed inspection.
Read the press release
Check home heating oil prices
File a complaint against a home heating oil company


Employment Agency Sweep

Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Mintz Announce Stiff Penalties and $80,000 in Restitution Following Employment Agencies Sweep
DCA urges jobseekers to check employment agencies' license status and complaint history before using them.
Read the press release
Watch video clip of DCA's undercover inspection
Check if an employment agency is licensed
Download What You Need to Know about Employment Agencies (in PDF)
File a complaint against an employment agency
Need an employment agency license? Get more information, including the NYS Employment Agency Law, and download a model contract and receipt


Debt Campaign

Mayor Bloomberg Alerts Debt-Stressed New Yorkers about Ways the City Can Help Them Take Control
Commissioner Mintz joined Mayor Bloomberg to announce the launch of the Office of Financial Empowerment's public awareness campaign about taking control of personal debt, and OFE's creation of additional Financial Empowerment Centers Citywide.
Read the press release
Search the Financial Education Network Directory for free or low-cost help in your neighborhood
Bronx residents: Learn about the Center in Melrose
Get tips to take control of your debt in English or Español

Learn more about balancing debt and credit


Cities for Financial Empowerment

Mayor Bloomberg and San Francisco Mayor Newsom Launch the Cities for Financial Empowerment Coalition
Read the press release
Visit CFE online

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