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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.
A Break for Working Families
Commonwealth Executive Director Timothy Flacke shared commentary on the importance of the “lookback” provision that preserves the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit for low-income families, and guidance on how families can best maximize their refund this year.
What the New Stimulus Bill Means for Jobless Americans
Commonwealth consultant David Marzahl shares insights on what implications the stimulus bill might have on expected tax refunds.
Agents of Change: Creating a Wealth of Opportunities
Commonwealth SVP Melissa Gopnik joined Breaking Banks host Jason Henrichs to share highlights from our report, “Money, Mindsets & Social Networks: A New Framework for Positive Financial Futures,” made possible by the MetLife Foundation, and to discuss how Commonwealth works…
Voya adds new Emergency Savings solution to its suite of financial wellness support offerings
Through this initiative, Voya is collaborating with the national nonprofit and financial innovator Commonwealth to provide tools and opportunities for individuals to help save more for their future and build greater short- and long-term financial stability.
DC Industry Must Cooperate to Offer Emergency Savings Accounts
Commonwealth’s Timothy Flacke spoke to Investment News about BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative, in which Commonwealth is an industry partner, and the work we are doing with Voya and recordkeepers to increase access to emergency savings for workers.
Commonwealth to Address Systemic Financial Insecurity for Non-Traditional Workers
Commonwealth has announced a new project that will address the financial insecurity of the growing non-traditional workforce, supported by the Target Foundation.
Why the New ‘look back rule’ could mean bigger tax refunds
Commonwealth Co-Founder & Executive Director Timothy Flacke joined Kristin Myers to speak about the importance of a look back provision that allows low-income families to receive their expected tax refunds, even if they experienced job or income loss in the…
Lost a Job or Income? Don’t Lose Access to Key Tax Credits
Americans who lost income last year will need to pay attention to the new “lookback” provision that allows them to use their 2019 or 2020 income to file taxes. Commonwealth Executive Director Timothy Flacke weighs in on the importance of…
Voya Joins with BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative
Voya became the first retirement company to join BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative, collaborating with Commonwealth to provide tools and opportunities for individuals to save more for their futures and build great financial stability.
Voya Joins BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative
Voya has joined BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative, collaborating with Commonwealth to provide tools and opportunities for individuals to save more for their futures and build great financial stability.
Making a game of customer acquisition
Commonwealth’s Nick Maynard weighed in on the use of gamification in financial products–and in particular, how fintechs like Flourish can be a path forward for banks.
The tax credit fix many can’t afford to miss
Commonwealth’s Timothy Flacke spoke with the AP and NerdWallet’s Liz Weston about the 2021 tax season and the important changes to the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit that allow families to retain this critical tax refund.