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Learn more about the Oregon ABLE Savings Plan through recent coverage
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A Decade of Progress: Oregon ABLE Transforms Lives with $100 Million Saved 12/16/2024
- ABLE accounts offer a pathway to financial independence for thousands of Oregonians experiencing disabilities. This year marks a triple celebration for Oregonians with disabilities and the state’s ABLE savings programs. Oregon ABLE and the national ABLE for ALL Savings Plans are turning eight years...
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Five Years, $45 Million Saved by People Experiencing Disabilities with ABLE 12/07/2021
- Celebrating improved financial security for thousands of vulnerable Oregonians participating in ABLE savings plans. As we mark the five-year anniversary of the Oregon ABLE and national ABLE for ALL Savings Plans, the programs are celebrating another key milestone—$45 million saved by more than...
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Celebrating Four Years and $27 Million Saved by more than 4,000 People Experiencing Disabilities 12/02/2020
- Thousands of vulnerable Oregonians benefit from increased financial security with access to ABLE savings plans. Four years after the launch of the Oregon ABLE and national ABLE for ALL Savings Plans, the programs are celebrating a key milestone—more than $27 million saved by those experiencing a...
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We continue to be here for you 3/19/2020
- The spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect our daily lives and put pressure on the financial markets. We know that your primary focus right now is on keeping yourself and your family healthy, and that you may be dealing with immediate issues like school closures or new work...
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New Prepaid Card Brings Improved Access to ABLE Savings for Disability Community 2/20/2020
- Launch of enhanced ABLE Visa Prepaid Card provides flexibility and security to Oregon savers. The launch of the new and improved ABLE Visa Prepaid Card by the Oregon ABLE Savings Plan and the ABLE for ALL Savings Plan has been met with enthusiasm by the disability community. Starting in December,...
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Celebrating $17 Million Saved By More Than 3,000 People Experiencing Disabilities 12/12/2019
- In just three years, thousands of vulnerable Oregonians now benefit from ABLE savings plans. Three years after the launch of the Oregon ABLE and national ABLE for ALL Savings Plans, thousands of people experiencing disabilities are now on the path to financial security. “Oregon is proud to be a...
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Oregon Treasurer Tobias Read receives Champion of Change Award from National Down Syndrome Society 3/08/2019
- Thousands of people with disabilities can set aside money to build better financial futures, without risking eligibility for important government assistance, through the Oregon ABLE Savings Plan and its national version, known as ABLE for ALL. In a special ceremony this week in Washington D.C.,...
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New Prepaid Card Provides Instant Access to ABLE Funds 1/24/2018
- Oregon ABLE Prepaid Card lets people with disabilities use their money at cash registers and for online shopping. With the new prepaid card, people with disabilities will be able to use the money they saved in an Oregon ABLE Savings Plan account at any checkout counter or website that accepts...
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More than 1,000 people with disabilities save $3.4M one year after ABLE launch 1/24/2018
- Oregon innovating, partnering with other states to expand access to savings. Only one year after finally being able to save money without jeopardizing their benefits, more than 1,000 people with disabilities have saved $3.4 million through Oregon’s ABLE savings plans. Before Congress and the Oregon...
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