The Illinois Asset Building Group (IABG) is a diverse statewide coalition invested in building the stability and strength of Illinois communities through increased asset ownership and asset protection.

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Over 50% of private sector workers in Illinois do not have access to employment based retirement savings

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CFPB Releases Lessons Learned from Financial Education Providers

Throughout 2012 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sought insight into effective financial education from organizations across the the country. Through an Request For Information (RFI) process and individual meetings at four regional sites, the CFPB compiled and distilled the lessons learned from the field.

May 15, 2013 | 5:09pm | Ethan Brown
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Program Profile: Economic Awareness Council

“Generally, students we work with have had very limited exposure to accurate financial information and have had few opportunities to bank and save. Through our work with students to provide practical real world financial experiences … [students] hope for and have a commitment to the future that can expand well beyond the arena of financial education.”-Tracy Frizzell, Executive Director, Economic Awareness CouncilServing Youth and Families

May 02, 2013 | 10:39am |
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