Does Prior Banking Experience Matter? Differences of the Banked and Unbanked in Individual Development Accounts

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Abstract

Using data from the 4-year American Dream Demonstration, this study compares saving performance and program participation of banked (n = 1,538) and unbanked participants (n = 466) enrolled in 14 IDA programs. The study shows banked participants had S$2.74 higher average monthly net deposit (p < 0.05); 5% higher deposit frequency (p < 0.001); and 42% less odds of drop out than unbanked participants (p < 0.001). Moreover, program characteristics such as financial education, monthly saving targets, peer group meetings, and direct deposit are important predictors of program performances. Individual characteristics such as race/ethnicity, home ownership, and income are significantly associated with program performance.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)212-227
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Family and Economic Issues
Volume31
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 8 Mar 2010
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
    SDG 1 No Poverty
  2. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  3. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Keywords

  • Asset building
  • Banked
  • IDAs
  • Savings
  • Unbanked

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Social Psychology
  • Economics and Econometrics

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