In the Media
MEDIA CONTACT
Jackie Jusko
Cell: 216-374-0945
jjusko@buildcommonwealth.org
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.
63% of workers unable to pay a $500 emergency expense, survey finds. How employers may help change that
A new survey indicating workers’ lack of emergency savings highlights potential ways employers can help, including our work with BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative.
Workplace banking can boost financial wellness for low-income employees, study finds
A new study by Commonwealth, supported by Wells Fargo, demonstrated that employers have an opportunity to help improve banking access for employees with low to moderate incomes.
Guest Post: How Inclusive Product Design Changed Emergency Savings
In this blog post, we define inclusive financial product design as a process that ensures the needs, wants, and aspirations of people living on low to moderate incomes (LMI)
Delta’s Emergency Savings Program Shows Retirement Security Dividends
The emergency savings program at Delta Airlines is demonstrating that emergency savings tools also positively impact retirement contributions, says this story, which also cites similar research from Commonwealth and DCIIA as part of BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative.
How emergency savings can help workers avoid 401(k) hardship withdrawals
Commonwealth’s Nick Maynard shared findings from our research with DCIIA, as part of BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative, around workplace emergency savings and retirement, as well as insights on SECURE 2.0.
Preparing for the future: Why your employees need both 401k accounts and emergency savings
In a piece examining workplace emergency savings options, research from BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative’s Impact & Learning Report is shared.
The Evolving Role of Workplace Emergency Savings
Commonwealth’s Nick Maynard joined the Voya team to talk about emergency savings, specifically within the workplace, a topic that’s come to light more given the passing of the SECURE 2.0 retirement legislation.
Companies are Now Offering This Perk to Get Their Employees to Save
BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative is highlighted in the trend toward workplace emergency savings programs.
Social Innovation Summit Jumpstarts Industry-Defining Partnerships in Los Angeles
BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative’s Impact & Learning Report was announced on the mainstage of the Social Innovation Summit.
Emergency Savings Serve as Buffer to Protect Retirement Assets
PlanSponsor shares insights from the BlackRock Emergency Savings Initiative Impact and Learnings Report on how emergency savings and retirement savings are linked.
How Emergency Savings Serves Low-Income Households
PlanAdviser shares research and findings from the BlackRock Emergency Savings Initiative Impact and Learnings Report.
Five Fun Ways Gamification Can Help You Save More
A Commonwealth study indicated that users with a gamified savings vehicle ended up saving 35% more per year, on average.