Building a Strong Future

The Building a Strong Future module of Making Financial Connections teaches you how asset building programs can help you reach your financial goals. Asset building is sometimes referred to as the path out of poverty. To build assets is to gain tangible, held resources – it is in fact the opposite of remaining in poverty. It is an investment into your future, and a means to achieving greater economic independence. Many of the programs described in Building a Strong Future can help you build assets while not affecting your eligibility for federal and state assistance. Learn about:

• Programs to support you in getting ahead
• Having your savings matched to reach your goal more quickly
• Receiving your EITC without waiting until tax time

This module was developed by the Center for Community Economic Development & Disability.