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The racial wealth gap has tripled in the past 25 years.

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Clinton Global Initiative Announces Woodstock Institute CGI Commitment to Action

Today at its annual Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting, Woodstock Institute, a lead partner of IABG, announced its “Commitment to Action,” which will further our work to strengthen retirement security.

June 14, 2013 | 9:03am |
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Asian Americans & Asset Building Trends in Illinois

Last month I participated on a webinar hosted by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and PolicyLink on the the racial wealth gap and Asian Americans.

June 06, 2013 | 2:32pm | Ethan Brown
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2013 Spring Legislative Roundup

The spring legislative session of the Illinois General Assembly has come to a close. This year, Illinois has taken some giant steps forward in combating poverty and creating greater opportunities for low-income individuals and families in Illinois. IABG, working with our partners across the state, advocated for expanded access to savings opportunities and tools that people need to become financially secure.

June 06, 2013 | 11:01am | Lucy Mullany
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