UPS to Offer Employees a Way to Save for Emergencies
Shipping giant joins other companies offering rainy day funds in 401(k) plans.
Trump says: ‘I’m ready to sign a big, beautiful stimulus’ — but many Americans are not banking on it
‘Without knowing when the next round of stimulus and relief measures will arrive, many people continued to keep their expenses low’ Read the Article >>
What Could Help Address the Racial Wealth Gap
Ideas to narrow financial disparities between Black and white people in America Read the Article >>
Financial Health Still A Struggle For Many—More Financial Innovation Needed
Recent research highlights the ongoing struggle many Americans have when it comes to financial health—underscoring the need for more financial innovation to meet these needs. Read the Article >>
Partnering to Address Basic Needs During COVID-19
Get inspired as SpringFour’s Co-Founder and CEO shares personal accounts from millions of referrals made since the pandemic, as well as insights into the value of partnerships in financial recovery.
What Gets Measured Gets Managed: Making Employee Financial Health Personal
There is no shortage of macro-level data showing that employees across the country, and in every industry, are struggling financially. As organizations think about assessing and improving the financial health of their workforces, here are some best practices to keep in mind.
5 Myths About High-Yield Savings Accounts During COVID-19
Last year’s savings rates of 2% and higher have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean high-yield savings accounts disappeared. “There are high-yield savings accounts out there, but it’s all relative,” says Mike Schenk, chief economist for the Credit Union National Association. Read the Article >>
How To Cope If The Covid-19 Pandemic Has Stretched Your Finances To The Limit
Americans say they’re saving money. Retail spending is up. Low interest rates have sparked the housing market and the stock market has rebounded from its initial pandemic dive. Read the Article >>
Mind the Gap: Addressing Racial Economic Inequities Brought to Light by COVID-19
Learn how three nonprofits are working to address these issues by educating, activating, and empowering the next generation of Black leaders to achieve financial health and build wealth. This event is postponed until further notice. Thank you.
Risky Business: Pandemic Underscores How Strong Personal Financial Health Can Build Small Business Resilience
It’s critical that small businesses — especially those in underserved communities — get support from government and philanthropies to rebuild, and that owners also receive personal financial health support so they can build resilience over time and weather future financial shocks.
Death Spiral for Consumers
Despite some recent good news about dwindling household debt, the financial health of U.S. consumers is rapidly deteriorating — and families with children are faring the worst. Read the Article >>
Why Undocumented Workers Deserve to Be Included in the Social Safety Net
Lack of access to the social safety net has consistently hindered pathways to financial health for undocumented immigrants. Expanding eligibility for benefits to undocumented immigrants, during the pandemic and beyond, would increase financial stability for their families and most likely bolster the economy as a whole.