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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.
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.
Banking and payments experts share sector forecasts for 2025
Commonwealth Senior Vice President Paula Grieco discusses the promise and potential of financial AI to improve financial security and opportunity for people earning low to moderate incomes.
Bridging the Gap: Expanding Workplace Emergency Savings Access for Low- to Moderate-Income Workers
Commonwealth’s report, “Emergency Savings Features That Work for Employees Earning Low to Moderate Incomes,” is cited in this article from the Bipartisan Policy Center.
SecureSave: Pioneering a New Eraof Emergency Savings Solutions
Brandon Hall Group discusses how SecureSave has partnered with organizations, including BlackRock and Commonwealth, to conduct research and develop effective financial wellness solutions.
Millions Of Children Have Unclaimed College Savings Money
This article from Forbes highlights Commonwealth’s recent research around 529 college savings plans and the lack of awareness/underutilization of these plans among families living on low to moderate incomes.
More employer benefits supporting workers with student loans could ease stress
Commonwealth’s research around the link between student loans and employee financial well-being is featured in this article from the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Commonwealth Finds Barriers Hinder Student Investors
Commonwealth’s Paula Grieco discusses the findings of The New College Investor research, and opportunities for stakeholders to support Gen Z adult investors living on low to moderate income as they launch their wealth-building journeys.