When COVID-19 hit our economy, workplaces were focused on reacting and responding (often in real time) to address and mitigate the fallout to their business and workforce. The toll on both has been substantial. Every workplace and every worker has been impacted, and industries like retail and hospitality and low- and moderate-income workers have borne […]

As concerns about the spread of COVID-19 continue, questions are also arising about the financial preparedness of Americans in the case of an unexpected emergency, such as needing to stay home from work for an extended period.   Read the Article >>

Low wages in many sectors have contributed to financial instability. More than a quarter of Americans don’t earn enough to cover basic expenses, while more than a third are unable to pay all their bills on time, according to a report released Thursday by the Center for Financial Services Innovation, which is funded by nonprofit foundations and several banks.

Don’t miss CEO and President Jennifer Tescher as she speaks with Jo Ann Barefoot on financial health, research, and more. Listen here>>

Elisabeth Rhyne, founder and managing director of the Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion, explains why the US would benefit from a financial inclusion agenda. Read the full article here >>>