Asset Development Resources
This site provides valuable information about asset building. The Asset Building program offers financial services and education, including AssetBuilding.org, an online clearinghouse of asset-building research, policies, and programs.
(supplied by New America Foundation)
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AFI enables community-based nonprofits and government agencies to implement and demonstrate an assets-based approach for giving low-income families a hand up out of poverty. AFI projects help participants save earned income in special-purpose, matched savings accounts called Individual Development Accounts (IDAs). Every dollar in savings deposited into an IDA by participants is matched by the AFI project, promoting savings and enabling participants to acquire a lasting asset. AFI project families use their IDA savings to achieve any of three objectives: acquiring a first home; capitalizing a small business; or enrolling in postsecondary education or training. (supplied by the Administration for Children & Families)
A Guide for Combining Asset Building with Family-Strenthening and Healthy Marriage Services
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This guide includes an overview with a step-by-step strategy for combining AFI Projects and an overall asset building approach with family-strengthening and Healthy Marriage strategies. Following the overview section are two tabs. The first provides 50 special financial literacy curriculum modules designed specifically for family-focused projects. The second is a guide to resources for more information on asset building and family-strengthening and Healthy Marriage topics and strategies. (supplied by the Administration for Children & Families)
Corporation for Economic Development IDA Information
This site exists to provide basic information on: starting and operating an IDA program, resources and support services available to IDA practitioners, federal policy that will take IDAs to scale, new research on IDAs and asset building, and events for the entire field.
http://www.idanetwork.org
Earned Income Tax Credit
The Earned Income Tax Credit or the EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate ncome working individuals and families. To qualify, taxpayers must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if they did not earn enough money to be obligated to file a tax return. In most cases, EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), food stamps, low-income housing or most Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) payments.
http://www.irs.gov/eitc
FDIC Community Affairs Program
The Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection (DSC) Community Affairs Program function is to support the FDIC’s mission to promote stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system by encouraging financial institutions to invest in and meet the credit needs of the communities they serve and promoting laws, regulations, policies and programs that protect and inform consumers.
http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/community/program.html
Housing Choice Voucher Family Self-Sufficiency
Family self-sufficiency is a HUD program that encourages communities to develop local strategies to help voucher families obtain employment that will lead to economic independence and self-sufficiency. This site provides information on eligibility, the application process, and other key details regarding the program.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/hcv/fss.cfm
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recognizes the importance of financial education, particularly for people with little or no banking experience. The Money Smart training program was created to help adults outside of the financial mainstream enhance their money skills and create positive banking relationships. The Money Smart curriculum helps individuals build financial knowledge, develop financial confidence, and use banking services effectively. (supplied by FDIC)
Mymoney.gov
MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. This site can assist with planning to buy a home, balancing a checkbook, or investing in a 401k. Information from 20 federal agencies government wide are available in this one location.
http://www.mymoney.gov/
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Pathways to Getting Ahead, published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, is a booklet targeted to young adults, and aims to spur thinking about the importance of asset building in their personal lives and about how larger policy decisions impact the choices they make. Young adults can use it as a reference on their own, or with help from an instructor, counselor, or mentor.
Publications: Access to Assets
This site from the World Institute on Disability provides a variety of resources for Individual Development Account administrators and participants.
http://www.wid.org/publications/access-to-assets
Real Economic Impact Tour
The Real Economic Impact Tour (REI Tour) is a national initiative delivering free tax preparation and filing assistance, along with other asset building strategies to low-income persons with disabilities. The REI Tour is a public-private collaboration designed to provide Americans with disabilities insight, tools and resources to improve their lives through financial education, training and counseling.
http://www.reitour.org/
START-UP / USA
Self-Employment Technical Assistance, Resources, & Training (START-UP / USA) is a partnership between Virginia Commonwealth University and Griffin-Hammis and Associates, LLC. START-UP / USA provides technical assistance and disseminates resources nationally to individuals interested in pursuing self-employment. This includes the live web cast series with successful entrepreneurs who share their secrets for success.
http://www.start-up-usa.biz/
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This National Council on Disability report defines or describes financial incentives affecting people with disabilities and presents research findings in key areas of people’s lives, such as education and health care. It also describes selected state-level innovations affecting asset development and wealth accumulation. In addition, the report suggests several strategies for securing meaningful employment, career advancement, and benefits needed for daily living and accommodations. (supplied by the National Council on Disability)
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Special rules make it possible for people with disabilities receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to work and still receive monthly payments and Medicare or Medicaid. Social Security calls these rules "work incentives." This site provides general information on work incentives for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and SSI beneficiaries.
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