By My Parent’s Bootstraps
The story Americans tell ourselves about the American Dream obscures one powerful determinant of life: our parents’ financial standing.
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Youthsave Project Connects Youth Financial Inclusion and Poverty Alleviation
A panel of financial inclusion experts explore a range of questions related to the use of youth savings accounts as a poverty alleviation.
In Conversation with Fred and Joanne Wilson
Anne-Marie Slaughter sits down with Fred and Joanne Wilson to discuss the future of investment and philanthropy.
Audio Recording: Feminism at a Crossroad
We take stock of the state of feminism in this moment and debate its future — where it is going and how can it be harnessed.
Prize-Linked Savings Take Step Toward Broader Scale
Aspiring savers got a nice surprise earlier this month, when the American Savings Promotion Act was passed unanimously.
The Asset Building Program Has a New Website!
Fleeing War and Finding Family
We preview a new book by Sarah Wildman on family identity, myth, and memory.
Economic Soufflé at Risk of Implosion
The state of the global economy resembles nothing so much as a soufflé on the brink of implosion. While the production side of the US econom
New America to Host a Conversation with Her Excellency Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway
Prime Minister Solberg will address her experience as a female head of state and her vision for international gender equality.
What Can Canada Teach Us About Child Savings Accounts?
A report outlining some lessons from Canada’s CSA experiences and how they might inform CSA policy in the United States.
New America to Host Public Event with H.E. Dr. Hassan Rouhani, President of Iran
President Rouhani will address his vision for stabilizing the Middle East and the future of U.S.-Iran relations.
The Teacher Wars
Who should teach? What should be taught? Who should be held accountable for how our children learn?
The Business of Banking Youth
Can youth savings in the developing world be good social policy and make business sense for banks?
Are Student Loans the Best We Can Do?
For the past few decades, more students have taken out loans and they have borrowed ever-larger amounts.