Savings Accounts

Washington University in St. Louis researchers propose using child development accounts as a way for local and federal governments to deliver reparations to Black Americans. The recent journal entry explores three wealth-accumulating options for Black people to receive reparations — cash transfer, a savings plan or a trust fund.

A recent vote by St. Louis Public Schools board members means fewer kids will have a St. Louis College Kids Savings account through the City of St. Louis’ College Kids program.

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 6, 2013 - What are you planning to do with your tax refund this year?Researchers at Washington…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 23, 2012 - Encouraging Americans to save more could begin at the local post office, says a…