Human Stories

The Financial Health of Everyday People

Discover authentic, first‑person accounts of the financial challenges people navigate every day. Our Human Stories Collection gathers voices from people dealing with disaster recovery, disabilities, caregiving, and other pivotal life moments. Spend a few minutes with these narratives to see the human side of financial health and inspire solutions that work for everyone.

The Financial Health of Everyday People

Surviving LA’s Wildfire: Bryce’s Story

Facing LA's wildfires, Bryce had an impossible choice: stay or flee? Hear their firsthand account of surviving the blaze, grappling with the decision to stay, and facing financial hardship. A story of living through a climate disaster and the resulting deep-seated uncertainty about the future.

A Former Banker Navigates Life Through a New Lens: Jonathan’s Story

While working in the banking industry in his early thirties, Jonathan began to lose his eyesight. When he told his manager he was having trouble seeing his computer screen, her response was clear: You’re on your own. Ultimately, Jonathan left his banking career due to a lack of accommodations. He held a few other jobs until blindness forced him to stop working completely.

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