Asset Building News Week – May 20, 2016
Weekly roundup of news, research, and other developments in the asset building field.
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Asset Building News Week – May 13, 2016
Weekly roundup of news, research, and other developments in the asset building field.
Dollars and Censure
Aleta Sprague explains why financial capability is central to financial access—and how some states are denying millions both.
The Not So Secret Reality for Millions of Americans
A response to Neil Gabler's piece, "The Secret Shame of Middle Class Americans."
Can You Hear Them Now?
Good. The Verizon strike is in its second week, and Patricia Hart argues it’s time for politicians to start listening to workers.
Opening Doors (and Accounts) at Tax Time
Basic tools for financial management should not be a privilege.
Why Work for Welfare Doesn’t Work
The orientation of public assistance around work is a long-held vestige of how we assign responsibility for one’s poverty.
To Change Poor Students’ Perceptions, Change Their Realities
When it comes to helping poor youths believe in a better life, Patricia Hart writes, we need to give them something tangible to believe in.
The Return on Investment in Affordable Housing
Reid Cramer and Patricia Hart look at the true cost of lack of affordable housing in America.
Struggling to Stay Nourished in a Banking Desert
Physical bank branches in low-income communities are critical for their fiscal health.
State Savings Arrangements Safe Harbor
Comments to the Department of Labor regarding its proposed safe harbor rule for state savings arrangements.
Pioneering Study Finds Poor Youth Can Save for Their Future
YouthSave has shown helping youth build savings can significantly increase their financial capability.
Best of Assets 2015
Best of Assets 2015 showcases the Asset Building Program's favorite moments over the past year.
Was This the Year of Financial Inclusion?
No. But Patricia Hart says that 2016 might be.