Archive for September, 2008

DollarWi$e Week Promotes Financial Literacy

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

A recent article from the Quad City Times highlights DollarWi$e Week, a week sponsored by QC DollarWi$e to promote savings for children and adults.   A discussion on asset poverty given by Chris Giangreco, IABG member, is featured. Click here to read the article.

IABG Policy Committee Meeting – October 10th

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

Members of IABG’s Policy Committee will meet on Friday, October 10th, 2008 at 1:30PM. Please contact Chris Giangreco at support@illinoisassetbuilding.org or (773) 336-6073 for more information about the meeting.

Payday lending – Helpful or Harmful?

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

A recent article from INFORUM highlights the struggles with payday lending reform in North Dakota. The same issues are currently being debated in Illinois by advocates, lenders, and legislators. To read the article, click the link below: Life preserver or anchor? |  INFORUM | Fargo, North Dakota – Moorhead, Minnesota