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To drive maximum progress on making wealth possible for all, Commonwealth complements our innovation and partnerships by shaping relevant public and private conversations in the media. Amplifying our work in national, mainstream, and trade outlets is critical to informing and inspiring business, fintech, and policy leaders to act, and ultimately to achieving our vision of systemic change. Browse our latest articles here.
The benefit workers need amid sky-high inflation
Commonwealth Senior Vice President Nick Maynard discusses the importance of workplace savings solutions for employees struggling with unexpected financial shocks, and cites recent research from the BlackRock Emergency Savings Initiative.
Lack of Emergency Savings Harms Retirement Saving: BlackRock
BlackRock and Commonwealth’s Emergency Savings Initiative is featured in this article from Financial Adviser.
BlackRock (BLK) Reaches 22 Million Americans With Nearly $8 Billion In Emergency Savings
Commonwealth’s partnership with BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative is featured in this article from Yahoo News.
Bank chatbot platform Kasisto acquired by Backbase
Commonwealth’s research is noted in this piece from American Banker, which highlights Backbase’s acquisition of AI banking platform Kasisto, signaling continued investment in agentic AI and conversational banking technologies.
Emergency savings gaps are quietly draining American retirement accounts
A recent InvestmentNews article highlights Commonwealth’s research showing how a lack of emergency savings is prompting more Americans to tap into their retirement accounts, putting long-term financial security at risk.
Americans can’t cover a $400 emergency. Workplace savings accounts are changing that.
EXCLUSIVE: USA TODAY highlights new findings from The BlackRock Foundation and Commonwealth’s newly released Emergency Savings Initiative (ESI) Impact & Learnings Report (2019-2026) and brings to life the real people behind the numbers.
Employers Can Drive 529 Engagement Across Income Levels
PLANSPONSOR highlights a new roadmap from Commonwealth that makes the case for employers to expand access to 529 accounts and emphasize the value of the college savings vehicles, particularly for families living on low and moderate incomes.
AAA reports gas prices just crossed a crucial line for Americans
Commonwealth’s Nick Maynard discusses the benefits of workplace emergency savings as American workers, particularly those earning low and moderate incomes, grapple with rising costs.
‘My budget’s just broken.’ Costs are impacting Americans in ‘profound’ ways
Commonwealth’s Nick Maynard talks with USA Today about the advantages of workplace emergency savings accounts and their significance, particularly for American workers living on low and moderate incomes who face pervasive affordability challenges. He notes that employees of companies like…
Banks Offering Backup Programs for Financially Stressful Times
Commonwealth’s partnership with Truist Bank, as part of BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative, demonstrates that well-designed emergency savings programs are a practical and effective strategy for acquiring new customers, deepening customer relationships, and reducing financial vulnerability.