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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.
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.
Savings games to help you stash more cash
Bankrate discusses how games and gamifcation – including some offerings from Commonwealth – can help boost savings rates.
Should we pay people to save?
The News Tribune explores how encouraging people to save works better with prizes, rather than (or in addition to) interest.
The Fun Way to Get Americans to Save More
US News article features savings products that use the power of prizes to make saving more exciting, such as Save to Win and Prize Savings.
Community Bank’s Prize Linked Savings
A guest post by Commonwealth in ABA Bank Marketing looks at how a community bank launched its own Prize-Linked Savings product.
Minnesota’s WINcentive Program Continues To Show Growth
CU Today provides an update on the growth of Minnesota's Prize-Linked Savings program, WINcentive.
Walmart tries to make better savers out of the unbanked
NPR's Marketplace looks at what Walmart's Prize Savings might do for the financially vulnerable