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Jackie Jusko
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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 New Era of Financial Inclusion: Harnessing AI to Empower LMI Households – FTW Sunday Editorial
This editorial from Fintech Weekly highlights Commonwealth’s Emerging Technology for All (ETA) initiative and takes a deep dive into our research around the potential of AI in financial services to help households living on low to moderate incomes.
Money Memories Podcast: How Even $5 Can Change Your Financial Future
Commonwealth CEO Timothy Flacke discusses his earliest memories around money and their impact; how a scarcity mindset develops; why savings matter more than ever, and how Commonwealth is working to change financial systems for the better.
4 Child Tax Credit Mistakes That Can Delay Your Refund
Employers can play a role in raising awareness of the Child Tax Credit for the many hourly employees with children who are eligible, notes Commonwealth Senior Vice President Nick Maynard.
Expand 529 Offerings: Employers can lead the way by boosting education savings through workplace outreach
Commonwealth’s research cited here demonstrates interest in 529 savings plans from those living on low to moderate incomes and offers suggestions and best practices for employers implementing a workplace rollout of access to these plans.
How To Make Your Tax Refund Stretch Throughout the Entire Year (And Beyond)
Commonwealth’s Nick Maynard notes the financial impact of a tax refund on many low to moderate income families and advises having a plan in place prior to receiving the funds.
5 common investing myths — debunked: Why you don’t need thousands to own stocks
This article on investing myths features data from Commonwealth’s “Transforming Investor Identity” initiative, which demonstrated that a majority of participants found investing to be easier than they had initially thought, and on-platform educational resources enhanced their learning.
How to expand beyond traditional financial benefits
Some 59% of workers report that they live paycheck to paycheck, according to Bank of America’s 2024 Financial Wellness Study. “So at minimum, there are tens of millions of workers who are very much rooted in the financial present and…
The Fintech 5 (+2!) with Paula Grieco — SVP at Commonwealth
Commonwealth Senior Vice President Paula Grieco takes questions from Fintech Sandbox around wealth building, financial AI, and employer-provided benefits; fintech challenges and opportunities, and what she’s reading now.
Employers can improve financial security by offering emergency savings
In this article from BenefitsPro, Commonwealth’s Nick Maynard discusses how employers can demonstrate support for the entirety of their workforce by recognizing their individual financial circumstances and offering benefits like emergency savings provisions that address them.
Exploring Insights on First-Time Investors in Capital Markets
Investors Hangout: https://investorshangout.com/exploring-insights-on-firsttime-investors-in-capital-markets-180255-/#ixzz8yI4e46IT The Investors Hangout stock forum provides a detailed breakdown of the key points and significance of “The Investor Diaries” national research initiative.
The BlackRock Foundation and Commonwealth Launch National Research Effort to Understand First-Time Investors Who Entered Capital Markets Since 2020
This article from Stock Titan features an analysis of “The Investor Diaries” initiative, highlighting this emerging market of LMI investors and developments in democratizing capital markets.
PLESAs: What Advisors and Clients Need to Know
This article from 401k Specialist references Commonwealth’s collaboration with AutoNation and Voya to identify, launch, and drive engagement with an emergency savings benefit for AutoNation’s 24,000 employees.