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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.

Plan Advisor

Commonwealth Gets $7M JPMorgan Funding for Low-Income Worker Program

In this article from PlanAdviser, Commonwealth’s Brian Gilmore weighs in on “Benefits for the Future,” and how the organization will work together with employers to improve worker financial security.

Plansponsor

Commonwealth Launches Financial Well-Being Program With $7M From JPMorgan

Commonwealth’s Brian Gilmore provides details about Commonwealth’s “Benefits for the Future” program, an ambitious new workplace benefits initiative that aims to strengthen the financial security of workers across the country.

Bipartisan Policy Center

Workplace Emergency Savings Policy: Where We Are and What Comes Next

The Bipartisan Policy Center and Commonwealth initiated roundtable discussions with key stakeholders to evaluate the emergency savings policy landscape and the impact of SECURE 2.0; Commonwealth’s Brian Gilmore, co-author, details the major takeaways for policymakers.

Fintech is Femme

What’s Up In Tech

Fintech is Femme delves into Commonwealth’s “Transforming Investor Identity” program, highlighting key findings and emphasizing why this research is important.

SUCCESS

Climate Protection Could Soon Be Part of Your Employee Benefits Package

In this article from Success, Timothy Flacke discusses the findings from Commonwealth’s research into the impact of climate change on workers’ financial security.

U.S. News & World Report

Should You Draw $1K From Your Retirement Account?

Commonwealth’s Nick Maynard weighs in on the $1000 emergency savings provision and how it can benefit employees struggling with a financial emergency.

TRADERS Magazine

TECH TUESDAY: Cultivating ‘Investor Identity’

Traders Magazine chats with Commonwealth’s Paula Grieco and Jailan Griffiths, Nasdaq’s Global Head of Purpose and President of the Nasdaq Foundation, about how cultivating an investor identity can empower new investors earning low- to moderate-income and how investing platforms can…

Money Rehab Pocast

Money Rehab Podcast

Jailan Griffiths, President of the Nasdaq Foundation and Global Head of Purpose at Nasdaq, discusses the partnership with Commonwealth and the Transforming Investor Identity project in this episode of Money Rehab.

Yahoo Finance

Why Gen Z and Millennials Are Optimistic About Their Financial Futures

This article from Yahoo! Finance cites Commonwealth’s Investor Identity research, noting the importance of connecting with others to develop a sense of belonging in the investment space.

CT Insider

New investors advance in stages. Financial Columnist Julie Jason says there may be up to six.

CT Insider breaks down the stages outlined in Commonwealth’s report with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, “Exploring the Stages of the New Investor Journey: Actionable Insights for Industry Stakeholders.”

CROWDFUND INSIDER

Commonwealth Report Shows How AI Can Improve Lives of Less Wealthy

Crowdfunder Insider reports on the results of Commonwealth’s three-year research project to identify the ways in which AI can positively impact the financial lives of households living on low to moderate incomes. 

Office of the Comptroller of Currency

How Banks Can Measure and Support Customer Financial Health Outcomes

Commonwealth’s research around emergency savings and prize-linked savings account is referenced in this publication from the Officer of the Comptroller of Currency, which examines potential products and services for individuals with low liquidity buffer.