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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.
Experts say small tax refunds are a good thing
A look at how Americans spend the cash explains why they don’t feel the same Business insider article on what people do with their tax refunds includes a quote from Commonwealth Executive Director Tim Flacke on saving at tax time.
The Cost of Financial Precarity
Feature in the Stanford Social Innovation Review takes a look at how anxiety about debt and financial stability can severely reduce the productivity and health of employees, which can hurt a company’s bottom line, and why businesses, government, and philanthropic…
MetLife Foundation, Commonwealth Launch Multi-Year Effort to Help Millions of Financially Vulnerable Build Savings & Economic Opportunity
Press release posted to Associated Press announces Commonwealth's partnership with MetLife Foundation to launch new initiative for building financial security.
For most people, higher yields don’t inspire more saving—here’s what could do the trick
Bankrate articles looks at ways to motivate people to save, including prize-linked savings.
Think Saving for Old Age Can’t Be Fun? Try Making It a Game
New York Times article highlights the use of gamificaiton in financial education, including Commonwealth's gamified app Ramp It Up.
DC plan executives get serious about playing games
Pensions & Investments looks at the increasing use of gamification in driving retirement plan engagement and increasing financial literacy, including Commonwealth's partnership with Staples to create the game Bite Club.
Credit Union awards $5,000 to member
Local news outlets reports on Save to Win prize winner in Michigan.
How small-dollar loan programs can be a big benefit for employees (and their employers)
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis highlights one way employers can get involved in the employees’ financial security, featuring Commonwealth Senior Vice President Melissa Gopnik.
Affinity Plus debuts WINcentive savings program in Wisconsin
CU Insight Press Release on the launch of WINcentive savings, a prize-linked savings account co-designed by Commonwealth, at Affintiy Plus Federal Credit Union in Wisconsin
Ric Edelman Show
Commonwealth's Tim Flacke was featured in a segment in the Ric Edelman Show podcast, talking about financial insecurity and the need for basic savings. The segment starts at 51:30.
Save to win: Banks hope to draw customers with prize-linked savings accounts
From WXYZ Detroit – with prize-linked savings, whether you win or lose, you still save.
How Saving Some of Your Tax Refund Could Win You a Cash Prize
New York Times article covers SaveYourRefund and the opportunity to save at tax time.