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Disability Inclusive Asset Building: New Strategies for Achieving Real Economic Impact for Americans with Disabilities
Publisher(s):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.
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Find an IDA Program
Publisher(s):This online directory of IDA programs allows you to find an IDA program in your area by entering your state and/or a specific organizational name.
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The Equal Pay Act of 1963
Publisher(s):The Equal Pay Act of 1963 - prohibiting sex-based wage discrimination for men and women performing substantially equal work in the same establishment
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Hope & Power for Your Personal Finances: A Rebuilding Guide Following Domestic Violence
Publisher(s):This participant workbook can help survivors learn about, and organize, the financial aspects of their lives. Topics covered include financial inventories, budgeting, and job search. This resource is a component of NCADV's financial education project. Available in English and Spanish.
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Everything You Need to Know About Individual Development Accounts
Publisher(s):This page covers all the basics of IDAs including what they are, who qualifies, funding sources, and how to start an IDA program. Also available is a link to join a network of IDA providers.
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First Steps to Building an IDA Project in Native Communities
Publisher(s):This brief document presents an overview of the challenges and considerations when creating an IDA program with Native American communities.
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Establishing Individual Development Accounts for Domestic Violence Survivors
Publisher(s):This brief fact sheet describes IDA programs, eligibility requirements, and how AFI grantees can work with domestic violence programs to offer IDAs to survivors.
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Tax Credits For Working Families
Publisher(s):The Tax Credit for Working Families site is a resource for research and information about the EITC, CTC, CDCTC, and the Property Tax Circuit Breaker.
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Tax Policy Center Analysis of the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA)
Publisher(s):The American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) makes permanent most of the tax cuts enacted between 2001 and 2010 and extends other tax provisions for between one and five years.
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The Assets Report 2012
Publisher(s):The goal of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of the federal government's efforts to encourage asset accumulation. The full report offers a survey of current federal asset-building programs, specifically describes recently enacted relevant legislation and the President's 2013 budget proposals, and includes an analysis of current tax policies that promote asset building objectives.
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Saving money on health insurance
Publisher(s):This page provides information to help consumers find out if their estimated income level qualifies for savings.