August 16, 2018
Secure Choice Pilot Program Launches
We are facing a national retirement savings crisis. Increasingly, older adults do not have enough...
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Asset Building Tools
November 28, 2017
New Report Sheds Light on Barriers to Retirement Savings
A new report released today by our friends at Heartland Alliance’s Social IMPACT Research...
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Consumer Protections
May 9, 2017
Congress Moves to Expand the Racial Wealth Gap
At a time when wealth inequity is at extremes, it’s been incredibly disappointing to see...
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Asset Building Tools
November 17, 2016
Convening Spotlight: State Treasurer's Savings Programs
During our 2016 IABG Partner Convening last October, we had the opportunity to hear from staff at...
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Asset Poverty
June 29, 2015
Family Assets Count: Chicago
In Chicago 20% of families live in poverty, but far more (49%) are financially vulnerable. These...
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College Access
May 29, 2015
Community Investment Awards Highlight Secure Choice & Student Loans Report
This month, Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights was honored for their...
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Retirement Security
January 5, 2015
Governor Quinn Signs the Secure Choice Savings Program into Law
Chicago, IL — Governor Quinn signed the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program (SB2758) into...
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Retirement Security
December 3, 2014
Illinois Legislature Passes the Secure Choice Savings Program
Chicago, IL — On a vote of 30-25-2 in the Senate and 67-45 in the House, the Illinois Secure...
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Retirement Security
October 31, 2014
Chicago Community Forums on Retirement Security
Many people work their whole lives but don’t have enough savings for retirement. In Illinois,...
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