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Poverty is Structural – So are Solutions
Our current public assistance programs often require families to sacrifice long-term security for short-term help.
Will GAO Examine Savings Bond Policy?
The Treasury Department's decision to eliminate retail sales of paper bonds causes issues for some Americans.
Children’s Savings: How Far We’ve Come
An introduction to Children's Savings Accounts (CSAs).
Bringing College Savings Within Reach?
Representative Matt Cartwright announced a plan to introduce a bill to exempt CSAs from consideration in most public benefit programs.
Guest Post: Senate Housing Bill Expands Reach of Self-Sufficiency Program
An effective but underutilized program.
Mark Abramson: Neither Here Nor There
As a part of a rotating photography series at New America NYC, we are proud to present the newest exhibit, Mark Abramson’s Neither Here Nor
Chasing the American Dream
New America's Rachel Black talks with Mark Rank and Tom Hirschl about their new book, Chasing the American Dream.
In Conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates
Ta-Nehisi Coates sits down with Anne-Marie Slaughter to discuss racism, equality, and his recent piece on the case for reparations.
Using Concepts from the Field of Cognitive Science to Improve Self-Sufficiency Programs
Maya Brennan with the Center for Housing Policy published a new report.
Obama’s myRA Proposal Needs Flexibility
Will it be attractive enough as a savings plan to get both employers and workers to participate?