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Featured News

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

09/29/2025 DC Approves 2026 Health Insurance Rates, Saving Residents More Than $1.2 Million

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

Apr 17 2026 - 16:00

Jumpstart Your Future

Apr 23 2026 - 12:00

Apr 28 2026 - 15:00

Black Wealth Series: Financial Foundation

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

Jumpstart Your Future - Fri, Apr 17

Location:

700 Yuma Street SE

Building:

Ferebee Hope Recreation Center

Description:

Youth will learn to manage money, make smart financial decisions, and explore entrepreneurship by navigating the Money Maze, competing in a Startup Showdown, and exploring business ideas in a Biz Lab.

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Invest Wisely - Thu, Apr 23

Virtual

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.

Find your financial freedom. financiallyfitdc.com

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

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Black Wealth Series: Financial Foundation - Tue, Apr 28

Join DISB and the Mayor’s Office on African American Affairs for an informative session designed to help you build strong financial habits. Learn practical tools for budgeting, strategies for saving and tips for understanding and improving credit.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen your financial foundation, this session offers guidance you can put into action right away.

Register at: tinyurl.com/bwsfoundations2026

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