“Pay yourself first. No matter how many bills you
have or what else is going on in your life, every time you get a pay
check or bonus or any type of money put a portion of it aside (for an
emergency, for a long term goal, and for short term goals). There are
many different ways to go about it…It doesn’t matter how you put it aside
as…long as you do. No excuses.”
Latanya, saved $6904 toward first-time home
Overview
Compass currently operates Individual Development Account (IDA) programs in Boston, Brookline, and Lynn, MA. The program is designed to help working, low-income parents save toward a first-time home, a small business, or postsecondary education. Compass also supports parents who are interested in saving for their children’s college education. The links at the left will give you more information about our programs and about how to apply.
If you are a current Compass IDA account holder, please click here.
If you are a graduate of the Compass IDA program and would like to learn more about the services we provide for alumni, please click here.
