May 1, 2013
Seriously, this will likely be the three most powerful minutes you'll spend today.
Apr 17, 2013
MY Path youth had each accumulated an average of $735 though and saved an average of $507.
Mar 20, 2013
Join PolicyLink and a panel of experts discussing promising new developments in children’s savings accounts
Mar 13, 2013
All too often, we hear the horror stories of consumers trapped by payday lenders, looking for a way to make ends meet
Mar 11, 2013
Learn more about the factors that are associated with absolute mobility.
Feb 20, 2013
For the second time, Citi has created Money Matters, a free publication available
Feb 13, 2013
Back in 2009, the federal government launched DATA.gov, a website aimed at providing easy access to quality
Feb 12, 2013
Click here for commentary on the 2013 State of the Union from experts across CFED's initiatives and use the Comments to leave your observations!
Feb 11, 2013
Tomorrow night, join CFED’s staff of experts as we live blog President Obama’s 2013 State of the Union address
Jan 23, 2013
Register today for the webinar release of the 2013 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard to find out how your state fares
Jan 8, 2013
Last year was a busy year here at The Inclusive Economy. Over the course of 2012, we posted 291 blog posts
Jan 7, 2013
Last month, Diane Calmus, Research Assistant in the Center for Policy Innovation at the
Dec 11, 2012
Today, New America Foundation’s 2012 Academic BCS standings were released. Let me start out by saying that
Dec 10, 2012
Twenty-twelve was a banner year for small business. The election, combined with the lingering aftereffects
Nov 26, 2012
Today is your last chance to register for tomorrow’s event, The Forgotten 40 Percent, a panel discussion
Nov 19, 2012
Though seemingly an effort at snark and sarcasm, the title of this blog post makes an important claim
Nov 5, 2012
Among the biggest challenges facing the next Administration and Congress is restoring the battered fortunes of American households.
Oct 29, 2012
Conventional wisdom suggests that lower-income people are financially irresponsible and lack the skills needed
Oct 16, 2012
Click here for commentary on the second Presidential Debate from experts across CFED's initiatives and use the Comments to leave your observations!
Oct 12, 2012
At last month’s Assets Learning Conference (ALC), we debuted “A Foot in the Door,
Oct 11, 2012
Click here for commentary on the Vice Presidential Debate from experts across CFED's initiatives and use the Comments to leave your observations!
Oct 10, 2012
The CFS is launching the Emergency Savings Project with the support of the Charles
Oct 8, 2012
The growing and dizzying array of financial-services providers, products and distribution channels
Oct 4, 2012
Last week I was in DC attending a conference which focused solely on helping the underserved and underprivileged
Oct 3, 2012
Click here for commentary on the first Presidential Debate from experts across CFED's initiatives and use the Comments to leave your observations!
Oct 3, 2012
Planning to watch the first presidential debate this evening between President Obama and
Sep 27, 2012
One thing that has always troubled me working in the asset-building field is the apparent disconnect between
Sep 20, 2012
In yesterday’s newsletter, we mentioned that the Fall 2012 edition of Democracy: A Journal of Ideas
Sep 20, 2012
Capitol Hill Visits kick off tomorrow at 2, when you’ll board buses outside the 24th
Sep 20, 2012
I hope today’s busy schedule left you feeling excited about the potential new directions
Sep 20, 2012
This afternoon, I had the pleasure of moderating a session called “How to Talk about Assets: What Works
Sep 20, 2012
Click here for commentary on the first Presidential Debate from experts across CFED's initiatives and use the Comments to leave your observations!
Sep 19, 2012
Our full Conference programming kicks off tomorrow, with two Plenary Sessions, four Concurrent Session blocks
Sep 19, 2012
We are proud to present our Applied Research Forum, a two-day event showcasing new and exciting research
Sep 19, 2012
This summer, CFED asked Americans what they’re saving for by challenging them to send in their
Sep 19, 2012
If you haven’t heard, the second National Poverty Summit kicks off at the conclusion of the ALC, and registration is free
Sep 17, 2012
While homelessness has been a “persistent and enduring feature in American history
Aug 28, 2012
BOB FRIEDMAN ’71 will never forget the moment at the Harlem Children’s Zone when the five-year-old son of a poor single mother
Aug 21, 2012
Last week, members of CFED’s Research Team traveled to the Crescent City for the release of the Assets & Opportunity Profile for New Orleans
Aug 13, 2012
There are only three more weeks to reserve your spot to talk with lawmakers about how to translate promising ideas into meaningful action.
Aug 8, 2012
On June 27th, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, together long-time CFED collaborators
Aug 6, 2012
This morning, CFED released the first in a series of guides exploring how the delivery of services that
Jul 13, 2012
Register for the 2012 Assets Learning Conference by midnight (Eastern) TONIGHT and save $100!
Jul 6, 2012
It’s no surprise that CFED cares about financial access, and our work to promote Bank On is premised on the idea
Jul 5, 2012
Challenge solicits ideas for mobile applications to help empower Americans with new tools to shape their financial futures
Jun 29, 2012
Credit is an essential building block for asset building. Without a solid credit score and credit history,
Jun 27, 2012
Some of you may have read my recent interview in Forbes, and I’d like to give a little background
Jun 21, 2012
CFED Blog editor, Sean, shares his reactions to the DC Social Media Summit
Jun 12, 2012
Spectrem’s Millionaire Corner highlights findings from a report that concludes that middle-income Millennials rely on alternative financial services.
Jun 4, 2012
A dedication to savings and financial security extends beyond work hours for CFED staff.
May 30, 2012
CFED wishes to extend deep gratitude to the Sponsors of the 2012 Assets Learning Conference.
May 30, 2012
Last month, FDIC released the final report from its Model Safe Accounts Pilot, a one-year exploration
May 18, 2012
We’ve got a whole slew of events coming up in the next few weeks, and we wanted to make sure
May 16, 2012
Yesterday, DCist indicated that world-renowned Manhattan chef and talk show host Mario Batali announced
May 9, 2012
A mentor of mine once told me, “If you want to sell a man lawn seed, talk about his lawn, not your seed.”
Apr 18, 2012
You should have seen in your inbox earlier today an announcement that the 2012 Assets Learning Conference website is now live
Apr 9, 2012
Last week, Representative Judy Chu (D-CA), author of the Entrepreneur Startup Growth Act (HR 3571)
Mar 29, 2012
In a brilliant display of nerd-dom, my friend, Jade, and I had a discussion at the dinner table the other night
Mar 23, 2012
Yesterday, I came across a New York Times article that I re-posted to JoinBankOn.org about the challenges facing
Mar 13, 2012
As you may remember, CFED Founder Bob Friedman spoke earlier this year at the Big Ideas for Job Creation Forum
Mar 7, 2012
Forum participants discussed (1) needs and priorities in improving financial literacy; (2) roles and responsibilities of
Feb 29, 2012
Earlier this month, CFED formally joined the Opportunity Nation Coalition as a member of its Steering Committee.
Feb 27, 2012
CFED is pleased to join the Annie E. Casey Foundation as a 2012 KIDS COUNT outreach partner.
Feb 17, 2012
Yesterday, CFED’s Vice President for Policy & Research, Ida Rademacher, joined Communities Foundation of Texas in Dallas
Feb 15, 2012
The Aspen Institute today announced that Andrea Levere of Washington, D.C., will be in the inaugural class of its Ascend Fellowship program
Feb 9, 2012
New York City Mayor Bloomberg, Consumer Affairs Commissioner (and longtime CFED friend) Mintz
Feb 2, 2012
For the past couple days, we’ve been offering an in-depth look at the different products we released on Tuesday, including
Feb 1, 2012
Yesterday we unveiled the brand-new Assets & Opportunity Initiative website, including the online home for
Jan 31, 2012
Today marks the official launch of the 2012 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard!
Jan 18, 2012
The folks at Insight Center for Community Economic Development will host a webinar on Tuesday, January 31
Jan 9, 2012
Drawing on the success of the 2010 ALC, we’re hoping to bring you the best Conference experience yet!
Jan 6, 2012
I hope you’ll consider adding blogging for The Inclusive Economy to your to-do list. It’s a great way to
Jan 5, 2012
Please join us for a discussion of the Borrow Less Tomorrow (BoLT) Program, a
Dec 20, 2011
A young person’s success in going to and graduating from college depends, at least in part, on
Dec 16, 2011
Late last week, my colleague and CFED Founder Bob Friedman sent me an article from A Capital
Dec 14, 2011
The National Community Tax Coalition (NCTC) is proud to announce that its NCTC Online University
Dec 13, 2011
A couple weeks ago, the kind folks at Opportunity Nation provided us with the video
Dec 12, 2011
Last week, Representative Judy Chu of Los Angeles introduced the Entrepreneur Startup
Dec 5, 2011
Tomorrow, we’re joining forces with Rural Dynamics, Inc.’s Northern Plains Institute to host a
Dec 5, 2011
Yesterday, I had the honor of presenting on a webinar with some awesome colleagues
Nov 30, 2011
Opportunity Collaboration, the annual convening in Mexico which takes place each October
Nov 28, 2011
This morning, CFED’s President Andrea Levere was a featured guest on “Forum
Nov 28, 2011
Last month, innovation@cfed Strategic Advisor Langdon Morris released a new book titled The
Nov 23, 2011
The Inclusive Economy is taking a break. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 22, 2011
Earlier this month, a partnership between CFED, the National League of Cities
Nov 16, 2011
Last week, CFED Board Member and Four Bands Executive Director Tanya Fiddler
Nov 2, 2011
Tomorrow, the Opportunity Nation Summit will convene in New York City at the Apollo Theater,
Nov 1, 2011
Later this week, the Association of Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM) will convene its 2011
Nov 1, 2011
This morning, CFED, with support from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and in partnership with
Oct 26, 2011
On October 7, CFED Vice President for Assets & Opportunity Programs Carl Rist presented at a
Oct 24, 2011
I was hoping for a clever pun that drew on coffee and job creation, but ‘stimulating’ was the
Oct 21, 2011
On Tuesday, November 8, CFED Founder Bob Friedman will speak at “Big Ideas for Job Creation,”
Oct 17, 2011
We really like to use ‘In Case You Missed It’ to point your attention toward interesting reads
Oct 14, 2011
Last month, Bhagwan Chowdhry, Professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, was featured
Oct 12, 2011
Please take a look at our newest prize-linked savings (PLS) publication,
Oct 10, 2011
On Thursday, CFED Vice President for External Relations Kim Pate will deliver the keynote
Oct 10, 2011
The 2011 Pathways to Prosperity Conference will take place next week, October 17-18
Oct 7, 2011
On Tuesday, CFED Vice President for Policy & Research Ida Rademacher testified before the Senate Committee on Banking
Oct 5, 2011
Ashoka recognizes Concord area man for innovation and leadership in affordable housing
Oct 5, 2011
The Federal Reserve Board and the Business School at George Washington University are happy to announce
Sep 26, 2011
Join CFED’s Federal Policy Director Carol Wayman as she participates in the Institute for Women’s
Sep 26, 2011
CFED is excited to announce the screening of To Catch a Dollar, a documentary film featuring
Sep 22, 2011
The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) and its Board
Sep 21, 2011
This morning, CFED took its message of economic inclusion all the way to Wall Street as
Sep 7, 2011
The Virginia Microenterprise Network cordially invites you to Strategies for Change
Aug 30, 2011
The Office of Financial Empowerment has partnered with five credit unions to offer an alternative payday loan
Aug 29, 2011
In case you missed it, here’s your recap of last week’s top posts from in and around the assets & opportunity blogosphere.
Aug 25, 2011
Last week, we learned that longtime CFED friend and Strategic Advisor to innovation@cfed, Melissa Bradley
Aug 23, 2011
FOR generations of children, the idea of saving first became real when a savings bond landed in a birthday
Aug 8, 2011
In case you missed it, here’s your recap of last week’s top posts from in and around the assets & opportunity blogosphere.
Aug 2, 2011
In case you missed it, here’s your recap of last week’s top posts from in and around the assets & opportunity blogosphere.
Jul 29, 2011
Earlier today, CFED President Andrea Levere gave a presentation to the National Urban League Conference
Jul 26, 2011
In case you missed it, here’s your recap of last week’s top posts from in and around the assets & opportunity blogosphere.
Jul 22, 2011
Last week, our friends at the Ford Foundation hosted The Just City: A Ford Forum on Metropolitan Opportunity
Jul 12, 2011
In case you missed it, here’s your recap of last week’s top posts from in and around the assets & opportunity blogosphere.
Jul 11, 2011
This morning, Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity posted content in their Exclusive Commentary section about
Jul 6, 2011
Due to our Independence Day hiatus, this week’s ‘In Case You Missed It’ is coming to you on Wednesday.
Jul 1, 2011
Traditional thought concludes that the reason many people are poor is because they lack the self-control or individual motivation
Jun 27, 2011
Here at CFED, when we introduce our colleagues to one another and to members of the assets & opportunity field, we like to
Jun 27, 2011
In case you missed it, here’s your recap of last week’s top posts from in and around the assets & opportunity blogosphere.
Jun 20, 2011
In case you missed it, here’s your recap of last week’s top posts from in and around the assets & opportunity blogosphere.
Jun 16, 2011
Next week, the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (CAPACD)
Jun 13, 2011
In case you missed it, here’s your recap of last week’s top posts from in and around the assets & opportunity blogosphere
Jun 9, 2011
This morning, I received an email from our partners at Rural Dynamics advertising their upcoming seminar series.
Jun 7, 2011
Last month, FIELD, a project of the Aspen Institute, released this video, making the case for why
Jun 6, 2011
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s post is the first in a new series that we’ll be featuring about once a week
Jun 3, 2011
Don’t forget to register for the June 15 employer engagement webinar, co-sponsored by innovation@cfed
May 25, 2011
Today we are excited to announce that Living Cities has awarded CFED a grant of $185,000
May 17, 2011
CFED and the San Francisco Office of Financial Empowerment are excited to announce a webinar titled Financial Empowerment
May 16, 2011
A common misconception is that new, or “startup,” businesses don’t create many jobs. In fact, startup businesses create millions of jobs
May 13, 2011
Next week is National Small Business Week! The event, sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration
May 12, 2011
The National Community Tax Coalition (NCTC) will be hosting its 8th National Conference June 7-9 in Chicago, IL!
May 10, 2011
Join a free webinar co-hosted by CFED and the New America Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education
May 9, 2011
This morning, I came across an article from Nonprofit Quarterly about the role social media is playing in the nonprofit sector
May 6, 2011
On May 23 & 24, the third annual Microfinance USA Conference will be held in New York City
May 4, 2011
Over 13 million elderly and aging Americans are now living in (or on the edge of) poverty.
May 3, 2011
A while back I wrote about asset poverty and how asset-building, not just income, is critical to achieving financial stability.
May 2, 2011
Longtime friend of CFED Mariko Lin Chang forwarded us the link to a recent op-ed that she
Apr 27, 2011
Last month, the Assets for Independence Act (AFI) IDA Resource center profiled CFED Founder and Chairman
Apr 27, 2011
Yesterday, CFED’s Vice President for Policy and Research, Ida Rademacher, participated in a webinar discussion hosted by the New America Foundation
Apr 22, 2011
Today, CFED published Applying Behavioral Research to Asset-Building Initiatives, the findings from 2010
Apr 21, 2011
Join the National Consumer Law Center for a webinar co-sponsored by CFED’s Innovations in Manufactured Homes
Apr 20, 2011
Mastering Asset Evaluation is a set of interactive webinars for US-Mexico border asset building organizations.
Apr 18, 2011
For over 30 years, CFED has worked hard to identify solutions to some of the biggest challenges
Mar 10, 2011
Registrations are rolling in for this spring’s National Savings Forum, scheduled for Wednesday, March 30, at the Investment Company Institute (ICI) in downtown Washington, DC. Click here to register.
ICI is located at 1401 H Street NW
1200 G Street, NW