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Property taxes should be equitable. 

Property tax relief should be equitable, cost-effective, and targeted to homeowners with low and moderate incomes burdened by their property tax bill.

Prior to finalizing annual budget decisions, localities should inform taxpayers of the property tax rate required to maintain revenues at the same level as the prior year. 

Federal legislation should provide a minimum level of consumer protections.

Regulators should provide effective oversight of the financial industry and enhance consumer protection.

Consumers should have access to credit on fair and reasonable terms.

Policymakers should establish reasonable interest rate ceilings for all lenders.

Regulators should eliminate unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices in the alternative financial services industry.

Programs that offer early wage access or pay advance benefits should be regulated as loans subject to state and federal law (see also 

Policymakers should limit refinancing of consumers loans.