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Melinda Sheard

In the fall of 2006, Melinda Sheard enrolled in Southern's Asset Builders program and opened an Individual Development Account (IDA) to save for her education.

Arkansans’ Financial Security at Risk

Little Rock, AR. — When it comes to state policies that help residents build and protect assets, Arkansas has room for improvement, according to new policy data released...