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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.
The New Barometer of Americans’ Financial Health? $75,000
This article from NextAvenue looks at the financial struggles of Americans over 50 living on low to moderate income and highlights Commonwealth’s work around employer emergency savings accounts.
Employee Financial Stress Peaks
Commonwealth’s Nick Maynard discusses the importance of emergency savings accounts administered through employers in this article from SHRM, which also explores UPS’ participation in BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative.
Employers Explore Emergency Savings Benefits As Workers Struggle To Stay Afloat
In this article exploring how employers can address employee financial resilience, Commonwealth’s Nick Maynard weighs in on the beneficial features of emergency savings accounts.
As Climate Change Impacts Workers, Employers Have an Opportunity to Act
Commonwealth’s Timothy Flacke discusses what employers should be thinking about as they address climate change’s impact on workers’ day to day finances.
Better emergency savings tools for better financial health
Commonwealth and Blackrock’s Emergency Savings Initiative are featured in this piece examining how fintech companies are tackling the emergency savings challenge.
At a Tipping Point: The Workplace Emergency Savings Landscape as SECURE 2.0 Implementation Begins in 2024
This article from The Aspen Institute takes a deep dive into the emergency savings landscape and includes Commonwealth research showing how emergency savings supports retirement savings.
HR Work Break: Financial Wellness in 2024
Commonwealth’s Tim Flacke joins the podcast to discuss how employers can support their workers’ financial wellbeing, the impact of the Secure Act 2.0, and more.
The key role that student debt plays in employee financial well-being — and next steps for employers
Commonwealth’s Nick Maynard shares mechanisms that employers can examine as they consider ways to support their workforce through student debt repayments.
7 Trends to Watch in Benefits and Compensation in 2024
Commonwealth’s Timothy Flacke expects employers will broaden their interest in financial benefits in the new year.
2024 employee benefits & workplace predictions: Financial wellness
Commonwealth’s Timothy Flacke expects employers will continue to prioritize financial benefits in 2024, starting with emergency savings.
Plan Sponsors May Offer Emergency Savings Accounts to Employees Starting This Year
This article cites research from Commonwealth, which found that close to a third of individuals said they would either start contributing or contribute more to a workplace retirement account if it was paired with an emergency savings option
401(k) Loans: Debunking the Myths
Commonwealth’s work on the link between emergency savings and 401(k) loans is cited as part of a strategy to modernize retirement plans with a financial wellness mindset.