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Consumer Protections
Demystifying Prepaid Cards
Prepaid cards are increasingly being marketed to unbanked and underbanked consumers. However, many of these cards are not regulated by consumer protection laws. This session...
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Credit Building
Credit Building: Building a Road to Financial Security
A good credit score allows consumers access to the necessary resources and tools they need to build financially secure futures. Credit is a powerful tool helping individuals...
Read moreOpportunities at Tax Time
Tax time is a great opportunity to provide financial coaching and promote savings opportunities. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Programs (VITA) help low-income families...
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Consumer Protections
Local Strategies to Stop Predatory Lending
Predatory lending practices strip wealth from financially vulnerable families and communities. This panel from our 2012 Conference discusses the impact of predatory lending...
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Asset Building Tools
Integrating Asset Building into Existing Services & Programs
Asset building programs are even more effective when combined with and integrated into existing services, programs, and other delivery models. This session from our 2012...
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Consumer Protections
Homeownership: Responding to the Foreclosure Crisis
The housing crisis stripped many families of their wealth, especially those in communities of color. This session from our 2012 Conference presents research findings on...
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Children's Savings Accounts
Investing in the Future: The Impact of Children’s Savings Accounts
Children’s Savings Accounts (CSAs) have the potential to significantly increase access to college opportunities for families. The concept of CSAs continues to gain...
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Children's Savings Accounts
Barriers & Solutions to College Access
The barriers preventing access to college are numerous. Presenters from our 2012 Conference discuss the impact of debt on college access and completion, promising practices...
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Retirement Security
Automatic IRAs: Creating Financially Secure Retirements for Illinois Residents
At a time when most Americans are struggling to make ends meet, let alone save for the future, alternative structures are needed for supporting retirement savings. Automatic...
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