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This review summarizes various research on financial literacy programs, and examines the relationship between financial education and behavior, and how financial literacy services can impact behavior and ultimately influence financial stability.
This brief paper discusses the importance of financial education programs, and specific considerations when working with domestic violence survivors.
This document outlines the core elements included in financial education curricula provided through the AFI program. Demonstrated understanding of these competencies is the foundation for basic financial literacy. These guidelines can be used by financial educators to develop financial education assessments, curricula and related materials.
IDA programs are now part of federal welfare law, the Assets for Independence Act, and various U.S. Department of Treasury initiatives.
This summary report details the experience of over 1100 children in 12 states, working with the SEED program. Included is information on related state and federal policy, market development, and communications. The results of this research have implications for the design of a larger system of CDAs.
This paper reviews the relationship between assets and children's long-term educational attainment, and highlights Child Development Accounts (CDAs) as an important asset in this equation.
Minimal research has examined the affect of public assistance rules on saving and asset accumulation among low-income families.
This study describes outcomes in the first large-scale CDA demonstration in the U. S. The research examines connections between savings outcomes and incentives in an asset-building program for children and highlights implications for CDA policy and design.
This paper outlines the effects of savings and asset accumulation on public benefits eligibility, and provides guidelines for learning about state specific eligibility policies. Included are tips for accessing public benefits while participating in non-AFIA and non-TANF funded IDA programs.
As a result of regular meetings between community development organizations, disability service organizations, universities, and federal agencies, research was undertaken to understand asset accumulation for people with disabilities, and to leverage existing community development resources and adapt existing asset building programs to meet the needs of this group.
