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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.
Americans See Their 401(k)s Not Just as Nest Eggs but as Rainy Day Funds
Commonwealth CEO Timothy Flacke is quoted in this article from The Wall Street Journal, which addresses the role emergency savings accounts play in the retirement system, especially for hourly workers and those earning low to moderate income.
What HR should know about contributing to “Trump accounts” on behalf of workers’ kids
Commonwealth CEO Timothy Flacke discusses how employers can support their workers earning low to moderate income and their families through benefits like 529 college savings plans that address education savings and long-term wealth creation.
Julie Jason: College students — don’t wait until graduation to start investing
Commonwealth’s college investor research is cited in this article, which looks at the benefits of starting your investing journey early, how achieving financial security depends on capturing the benefits of compounding, and why even investing a small amount can have a…
HR’s next key opportunity: Help improve frontline workers’ financial health
Commonwealth CEO Timothy Flacke and Sara Vipond, senior associate research consultant with Mercer, discuss the financial stressors impacting frontline workers and how employers can address these concerns through strategic, innovative workplace benefits.
Especially Now – Building Financial Security for the Future: A Conversation with Tim Flacke, CEO of Commonwealth
In this issue of “Retirement Security Matters,” CEO Timothy Flacke shares Commonwealth’s latest work around emergency savings, Benefits for the Future and what the next generation of workplace financial benefits could like, and what’s keeping him motivated in 2025.
Rethinking Retirement
In this article, Commonwealth’s Nick Maynard and Tom Armstrong of Voya discuss how a SECURE 2.0 provision allowing a penalty-free $1,000 withdrawal provides financial flexibility in the case of emergency and may increase retirement plan participation.
FinTech LIVE New York Q&A: Paula Grieco, Commonwealth
Commonwealth Senior Vice President Paula Grieco discusses the potential of AI to improve financial security for every household and bring more people into the financial system ahead of her speaking appearance at FinTech LIVE New York.
The Delicate Balance of Integrating Financial and Mental Employee Wellness
Commonwealth’s Nick Maynard was a featured speaker at the Plan Sponsor Council of America (PSCA) National Conference where he discussed the impact of financial stress on workers earning low-to-moderate incomes and the need for employer-based solutions.
JPMorgan Chase Pioneers Financial Health Revolution with 2025 Innovations
AI Invest explores JPMorgan Chase investments in financial health innovations, including Commonwealth’s Benefits for the Future initiative, which aims to improve the financial health of 2.5 million U.S. workers and will include pilot programs in Columbus and Chicago.
Sustainability LIVE Q&A: Timothy Flacke, Commonwealth
Ahead of his appearance at the Sustainability LIVE Conference, Commonwealth CEO Timothy Flacke shares why he was inspired to participate, the link between sustainability and financial stability, the economic impact of weather-related events on organizations and their workforces, and how…
JPMorgan Chase hopes more employers offer financial health benefits thanks to $14.5M commitment
HR Brew reports on JPMorganChase and their philanthropic efforts focused on financial health, including a $7M commitment to “Benefits for the Future,” Commonwealth’s research initiative exploring financial benefits designed for workers earning low-to-moderate incomes.
AI, Trust, and the Underserved – Interview with Paula Grieco, SVP at Commonwealth
In this interview, Commonwealth Senior Vice President Paula Grieco shares learnings from our Emerging Technology For All (ETA) research and discusses the future of financial AI, the importance of earning and building trust among customers living on low-to-moderate incomes, and…