May 14, 2013
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
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
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
College seems far off, but start saving now! Make it easy for yourself and your family to save.
Apr 11, 2013
The President's budget preserves our historic commitment to protect the nation’s most vulnerable households.
Feb 27, 2013
For more than a century, the strength of the U.S. educational system has earned the envy of leaders worldwide
Feb 11, 2013
New research by the firm HelloWallet finds that more than a quarter of Americans who have an employer-sponsored retirement plan
Jan 18, 2013
Do you have an IDA saver who has recently purchased a home, and who has a compelling story to share?
Jan 16, 2013
The 1:1 Fund promotes educational opportunity for low-income students by raising matched funds
Oct 24, 2012
With the ever-widening wealth gap, we as a society need to break out of the traditional philanthropic mold.
Oct 19, 2012
According to a recent study by EARN, 87% of parents believe that attaining a college degree is an important
Apr 24, 2012
Teaching children the fundamentals of savings and financial education early in life means
Feb 21, 2012
It’s officially America Saves week! From February 19 - 26, the America Saves campaign is calling on educators
Feb 9, 2012
New York City Mayor Bloomberg, Consumer Affairs Commissioner (and longtime CFED friend) Mintz
Dec 12, 2011
Join us this Wednesday, December 14 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST. This webinar will offer strategies
Nov 23, 2011
In September 2002, the Labour party in the United Kingdom launched a ground-breaking
Nov 17, 2011
Saving money for the future is never an easy thing for anyone, no matter what our
Nov 17, 2011
Saving money for the future is never an easy thing for anyone, no matter what our
Nov 7, 2011
The Community Empowerment Fund (CEF) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina began as
Sep 13, 2011
Savings habits are a topic covered in every financial education workshop, and play a particularly important role
Sep 1, 2011
A new report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce finds that a person’s earning power
Aug 23, 2011
“I really want to start saving, but I’m not ready to go back to school.”
Aug 16, 2011
West Virginia recently launched the SMART529 Matching Grant Program to incentivize college savings for low- and moderate-income residents.
Jul 29, 2011
Welcome back to our new series that analyzes the successes of our Strategic Plan for 2007-2011!
Jul 18, 2011
Imagine yourself as an IDA practitioner. Now consider what makes an IDA program participant respond
Jun 29, 2011
On May 18, North Dakota launched a new program to help families save for college.
Jun 28, 2011
Matched savings accounts have been proven to be successful financial products that help low-income households
Jun 22, 2011
Today, we enthusiastically announced our newest endeavor in this realm – the launch of the Partnership for College Completion (PCC).
Jun 15, 2011
On June 9, Alabama Governor Bentley signed into law SB 295, which created a state Individual Development Account (IDA) program
May 26, 2011
In 2010, nine states reduced or eliminated funding for Individual Development Accounts (IDAs).
Apr 14, 2011
Most Americans recognize the value of savings, yet over time, American savings have declined sharply.
Mar 18, 2011
The policies in our history that have resulted in the most significant, widely shared and sustained increases in economic prosperity
Feb 7, 2011
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.
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