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April is Financial Literacy Month! Learn how to put your money to work with an overview of key investment asset classes so you can invest wisely.

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Featured News

05/05/2026 Mayor Bowser Launches Nearly $4 Million Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant to Support Local Businesses and Grow DC’s Economy

04/08/2026 Mayor Bowser Reminds DC Residents to Take Advantage of Tax Credits and Free Resources Ahead of April 15 Filing Deadline

03/23/2026 District of Columbia Receives CSBS Mortgage Accreditation

03/04/2026 DISB Announces State Farm Dividend Returning More Than $7 Million to DC Auto Policyholders

12/29/2025 Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of DISB Resources to Build Financial Confidence in the New Year

06/09/2025 Fiscal Years 2025-2026 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of DISB Commissioner Karima M. Woods

02/19/2025 Fiscal Years 2024-2025 to Date Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony of District of Columbia Financial Literacy Council Chairperson Jeffrey A. Banks

02/07/2025 Fiscal Years 2024-2025 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony of DISB Commissioner Karima M. Woods

04/30/2024 Fiscal Years 2024-2025 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of DISB Commissioner Karima M. Woods

04/30/2024 Fiscal Years 2024-2025 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of DISB Commissioner Karima M. Woods

08/06/2020 Virtual Public Hearing: 2021 Proposed Health Insurance Rates

06/15/2021 Bowser Urges Vigilance in Protecting Seniors on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

05/28/2021 Health Insurance Fraud Totaling $3.8M Results In Prison Sentence

05/19/2021 DC health insurance marketplace: history and news of the state’s exchange

04/22/2021 DISB Celebrates April as Financial Literacy Month with Free Resources for District Residents

04/19/2021 Insurance in a Time of Transition: Highlights From the 16th Annual NFI Insurance Public Policy Summit

Upcoming Events

Jun 4 2026 - 17:00

Securing Your Legacy: Estate Planning Workshop and Legal Clinic

Jun 25 2026 - 12:00

Homeownership & Beyond

Jul 23 2026 - 12:00

Strategic Budgeting

DISB Orders New Plan to Dedicate GHMSI Excess Surplus

Department asking for public comment on new plan for dedication of excess surplus to community health reinvestment.

District Announces 2020 Health Insurance Rates

Three out of four insurers to reduce their rates.

Featured Homepage Events

Securing Your Legacy: Estate Planning Workshop and Legal Clinic - Thu, Jun 4

1350 49th Street NE

This event will include an overview of estate planning concepts and documents such as a will and probate, trust, healthcare directives, power of attorney and more.

Learn about the steps you can take to plan for your future and protect your property, possessions and loved ones.

At this event, DC residents will have the opportunity to learn more about their property's ownership. DC residents will also have the opportunity to complete on-site intake for estate planning, probate, and/or foreclosure legal services, and may be paired with a lawyer from a participating organization at no cost; strict income restrictions apply for those interested in legal representation.

Advanced registration is required, but a limited number of walk-up spots may be available.

This event is in collaboration with DC Affordable Law Firm. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected].

Register at: DISBEstatePlanningandLegalClinic.eventbrite.com

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Homeownership & Beyond - Thu, Jun 25

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Virtual

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June is National Homeownership Month! Learn how to achieve finanical readiness for buying a home or investment property, plus smart strategies for home equity line of credit (HELOC), refinancitng, and more.

Find your financial freedom. financiallyfitdc.com

To watch the webinar, register here, and then select from the list provided.

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Strategic Budgeting - Thu, Jul 23

Location:

Virtual

Learn practical budgeting strategies and real-time tips to maximize cashs flow while creating a clearer financial picture.

Find your financial freedom. financiallyfitdc.com

To watch the webinar, register here, and then select from the list provided.

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