,,,Developing a Standard Savings Product for IDA Growth

Developing a Standard Savings Product for IDA Growth


 

Publication Date: February 2007

Publisher: National Economic Development and Law Center (U.S.)

Author(s): LaVerne Gardner; Roger Clay; Brad Caftel; Betsy Baum

Research Area: Banking and finance

Type: Report

Abstract:

Explores the creation of a standard, universal, and progressive savings product that promotes asset building and includes people with low incomes.

Individual Development Accounts are matched savings accounts designed to help low-income and low-wealth people save regularly and acquire assets. IDA participants' savings and match funds are restricted to investments in financial and productive assets, such as a first-time home, a small business, post-secondary education, or an automobile. Administered by non-profit organizations or public entities, the IDA is accompanied by financial education, asset-specific education, case management, and financial counseling.