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Asset Development

Issue Brief on Importance of Assets for Oklahomans

November 23rd, 2009 | Published in:

OK Policy's issue brief, More Than Just Getting By, serves as an overview of asset building in Oklahoma. A major segment of the population has few, if any, assets, despite the fact that they are a key element in developing financial security. Policies that build and protect assets can help to provide opportunity and strengthen Oklahoma's middle class.

Assets and Opportunity Scorecard

September 11th, 2009 | Published in:

OK Policy and the Oklahoma Asset Building Coalition are pleased to partner with CFED to release the 2009-2010 Assets and Opportunity Scorecard, a comprehensive look at wealth, poverty and the financial security of families.

SEED Fact Sheet: Oklahoma College Savings Task Force (2007)

April 21st, 2008 | Published in:

This fact sheet was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP. 

This fact sheet summarizes the recommendations of a legislative task force regarding public deposits in 529 College Savings Plans.

Oklahoma College Savings Task Force Report (December 2006)

April 18th, 2008 | Published in:

This report contains the finding of a Legislative Task Force which was created to review and make recommendations about program options to increase the number of and amount of savings in Oklahoma 529 college savings plans, especially the college savings of moderate- to low-income families.

CAP Issue Brief: Oklahoma Data Shows Chronic Borrowing With Payday Loans (November 2005)

April 11th, 2008 | Published in:

This issue brief was produced for the Public Policy Department of the Community Action Project of Tulsa County under the direction of David Blatt, then Director of Policy at CAP.