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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.
Worker emergency-savings initiative reaches more than $2 billion in net new savings
BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative: Impact and Learnings Report has been published, sharing how the Emergency Savings Initiative has reached more than 10 million people and reached $2 billion in net new savings for program participants.
Emergency Savings and Retirement Planning Tightly Linked
401(k) Specialist shared findings from the BlackRock Emergency Savings Initiative Impact and Learnings Report.
Truist plays ‘Long Game’ with Gamified Mobile App to Boost Deposits
With support from Commonwealth research, Truist launched their new ‘Long Game’ mobile app to encourage savings by linking saving with games and prizes.
Save for retirement or build up emergency funds? Helping employees do both
Commonwealth’s Nick Maynard spoke with BenefitsPRO regarding a recent collaboration with DCIIA that explored incentives to emergency savings for people earning low and moderate incomes.
How employers can help gig workers during tough times
A Commonwealth study found that gig workers have unique financial needs. There are many pathways for employers to support these workers.
Truist launches its standalone gamified finance app
Commonwealth’s Nick Maynard spoke to American Banker regarding Truist’s new gamified savings and finance app.