Building stronger financial futures for Louisville residents.
Louisville Asset Building Coalition receives $30,000 to expand free tax services
Funding through the Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation expands the number of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites. LABC, which operates the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in the Louisville area, will use the funding to add an 11th free tax filing site in 2023, and to recruit and train the additional volunteers necessary to staff the new site.
Bank On Louisville Cebrates Republic Bank’s Simple Access Checking as It is Nationally Certified
Bank On Louisville announced that Republic Bank’s Simple Access account was officially certified by the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards (2021 – 2022). The national safe account Standards, co-created by consumer advocates, leading national nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, and other financial institutions, designate both core and strongly recommended features that ensure low cost, high functionality, and consumer safety.
Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission Launches Kentucky Bank On Network
The Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission, in conjunction with the United Way of the Bluegrass and Bank On Louisville announced the launch of the Kentucky Bank on Network (KBON). KBON is a statewide partnership committed to increasing bank accessibility and accounts for individuals and businesses across the Commonwealth.
Autotruck Financial Credit Union
Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services
Louisville Asset Building Coalition
Janet Fulton Coaching Projects
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Jewish Family and Career Services
Council on Developmental Disabilities
KY Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Eastern Area Community Ministries
Louisville Metro Housing Authority
These accounts do not allow overdraft or non sufficient funds fees, so you’ll never be hit with a surprise fee.
Certified accounts are $5 or less per month, with no unpredictable fees.
Certified accounts always allow free deposits, free withdrawals, and free bill payments.