The Center for Poverty Research faculty at the University of California Davis released a new study that examines the 1993 EITC expansion to measure the effect extra income had on rates of low birth weight. The study found that while the EITC is…

This recently released research study from the Urban Institute identifies promising approaches that could be implemented within the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Center for Economic Opportunity program to assist the most vulnerable families, of…

The New America Foundation authored this paper, which provides information on the “unbanked” population and how to help increase the use of bank accounts for low-income households. Recent data from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC…

This EITC Assistant is from the IRS and provides eligibility information for the EITC in tax year 2011. By providing basic income information, the program can help in determine correct filing status, determine whether children qualify, and it can…

MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's web site dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether buying a home, balancing a checkbook, or investing in a 401(k), the resources on MyMoney.gov can help individuals…

Families play a large role in determining how we spend, save, and invest for the future. The Building Assets*Building Stronger Families financial education guide provides 50 financial literacy activities designed to help families talk about Money…

From the Washington University Center for Social Development and the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, this report provides a summary of articles on savings accounts for youth. By encouraging youth to open savings accounts, their…

TANF potentially serves as a portal for a wide array of programs that provide cash income support, in-kind nutrition and housing assistance, tax credits, and other services to families with low-incomes. This research brief summarizes what we know…

In 2009, the United States ranked fourteenth in college graduation rates among industrialized countries, and this research highlights ways to improve college attendance and graduation rates at 4-year colleges. This working paper, through the…

The Brookings Institution authored this brief on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) since the inception of the “EITC Movement” ten years ago. Authors review the past accomplishments of the EITC Movement and discuss how the Movement will continue…