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Individual Development Accounts: Frequently Asked Questions

By CSD • July 1, 2007October 27, 2021

Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) are matched savings accounts designed to help low-income individuals establish a pattern of regular savings and build assets. Savings from IDAs may be used to purchase a home, start a small business, or pay for high education. This perspective provides answers to frequently asked questions about IDAs.

Project: American Dream Policy Demonstration (ADD)

Citation

Grinstein-Weiss, M., & Irish, K. (2007). Individual Development Accounts: Frequently asked questions (CSD Perspective No. 07-09). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

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2007American Dream Policy Demonstration (ADD)Individual Development Account (IDA)Kate IrishMichal Grinstein-Weiss

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