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Posted on 12/02/2010 @ 02:13 PM

May 14, 2013

A Powerful Moment in the Children's Savings Story

I did not realize the type of effect the program was having on parents, who were really proud that they were taking steps to help their children build a better future.

May 8, 2013

Opinion: Bipartisan Bill Invests in Next Generation

Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill have come together to develop a plan that would help the youngest students learn the benefits of depositing their money in a real bank and saving for a future that includes college.

Apr 22, 2013

Children’s Savings Conversation Hits National Airwaves

The 13-minute segment was a powerful testament to starting children early on the path towards higher education and long-term financial well-being.

Apr 12, 2013

Stories of Saver Success: The Holloways

College seems far off, but start saving now! Make it easy for yourself and your family to save.

Apr 11, 2013

Levere: FY14 Budget a "Strong Starting Point" for Rebuilding American Opportunity

The President's budget preserves our historic commitment to protect the nation’s most vulnerable households.

Feb 27, 2013

Children’s Savings Accounts: Helping Kids Attain Higher Education

For more than a century, the strength of the U.S. educational system has earned the envy of leaders worldwide

Feb 11, 2013

Is Your 401(k) Obsolete?

New research by the firm HelloWallet finds that more than a quarter of Americans who have an employer-sponsored retirement plan

Jan 18, 2013

CFED & Bank of the West Announce Saver to Homeowner Story Fund

Do you have an IDA saver who has recently purchased a home, and who has a compelling story to share?

Jan 16, 2013

Impressed by Child Savings in Jackson, MS

The 1:1 Fund promotes educational opportunity for low-income students by raising matched funds

Oct 24, 2012

Closing the Divide

With the ever-widening wealth gap, we as a society need to break out of the traditional philanthropic mold.

Oct 19, 2012

Matching the Promise

According to a recent study by EARN, 87% of parents believe that attaining a college degree is an important

Apr 24, 2012

Teach Children to Save Day 2012

Teaching children the fundamentals of savings and financial education early in life means

Feb 21, 2012

CFED Celebrates America Saves Week (February 19-26)

It’s officially America Saves week! From February 19 - 26, the America Saves campaign is calling on educators

Feb 9, 2012

SaveUSA Program Saves Low-income Families Nearly $1 Million

New York City Mayor Bloomberg, Consumer Affairs Commissioner (and longtime CFED friend) Mintz

Dec 12, 2011

Upcoming Event: 'Ready, Set, Save'

Join us this Wednesday, December 14 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST. This webinar will offer strategies

Nov 23, 2011

Child Trust Funds and the Demise of the Asset Agenda

In September 2002, the Labour party in the United Kingdom launched a ground-breaking

Nov 17, 2011

Super Saver CD Helps Low-Income Earners Save

Saving money for the future is never an easy thing for anyone, no matter what our

Nov 17, 2011

Super Saver CD Helps Low-Income Earners Save

Saving money for the future is never an easy thing for anyone, no matter what our

Nov 7, 2011

CEF Savings Program Provides Savings Opportunities for Homeless

The Community Empowerment Fund (CEF) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina began as

Sep 13, 2011

New Study of Savings Habits

Savings habits are a topic covered in every financial education workshop, and play a particularly important role

Sep 1, 2011

New Report on Impact of College Education on Earnings

A new report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce finds that a person’s earning power

Aug 23, 2011

Spotlight on innovation: Opportunity Fund’s New Take on Traditional IDA Programs

“I really want to start saving, but I’m not ready to go back to school.”

Aug 16, 2011

West Virginia Launches New College Savings Initiative

West Virginia recently launched the SMART529 Matching Grant Program to incentivize college savings for low- and moderate-income residents.

Jul 29, 2011

Financial Security: A Breakdown

Welcome back to our new series that analyzes the successes of our Strategic Plan for 2007-2011!

Jul 18, 2011

A Fresh Behavior Inducing Solution: Tiered Match Savings

Imagine yourself as an IDA practitioner. Now consider what makes an IDA program participant respond

Jun 29, 2011

North Dakota Launches Statewide College Savings Program

On May 18, North Dakota launched a new program to help families save for college.

Jun 28, 2011

Growing Support for Matched Savings Legislation

Matched savings accounts have been proven to be successful financial products that help low-income households

Jun 22, 2011

CFED Announces Partnership for College Completion

Today, we enthusiastically announced our newest endeavor in this realm – the launch of the Partnership for College Completion (PCC).

Jun 15, 2011

Alabama Creates a State IDA Program

On June 9, Alabama Governor Bentley signed into law SB 295, which created a state Individual Development Account (IDA) program

May 26, 2011

IDA Action in the States

In 2010, nine states reduced or eliminated funding for Individual Development Accounts (IDAs).

Apr 14, 2011

Promoting Financial Security: Matched Savings Account Programs

Most Americans recognize the value of savings, yet over time, American savings have declined sharply.

Mar 18, 2011

Open Doors to the Economy

The policies in our history that have resulted in the most significant, widely shared and sustained increases in economic prosperity

Feb 7, 2011

Savings Bonds are a Smart Move

The parties are over, the holiday lights are coming down and the long slog to spring has begun -- made all the drearier by having to account for last year's income and file taxes. However, there is a new bright spot in this annual ritual -- the opportunity to build savings at tax time.

Oct 20, 2010

Save It, Kids.

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