Can Banks Reverse a Complicated History with Women?
While women play a serious role in the economic landscape — whether via their control of household finances or in their consumer spending habits — they don’t have as much trust in banking institutions as men do.
IRS Should Ensure Customer Service Enhancements Are Accessible for Taxpayers with Disabilities
The IRS is in the midst of reinventing itself by offering taxpayers several new customer service options. These enhancements will undoubtedly provide better customer service to taxpayers, but the IRS must design them so they will be accessible to all.
Financial Inclusion Practices and Innovations, July 9, 2024
The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It performs five general functions to promote the effective operation of the U.S. economy and, more generally, the public interest.
Pulse Points Summer 2024: The Financial Health of Foreign-Born Consumers
How does the financial health of foreign-born consumers compare with those born in the U.S., and how can we set immigrants up for financial success?
How to establish credit for adults with disabilities
The credit landscape for Americans with disabilities is uneven. Low credit scores and lacking credit health are common obstacles for disabled people.
Financial Health Frontiers: Shaping the Future of Financial Health
Which trends will shape financial health the most over the next generation – and how can we harness them to help more people achieve financial security?
Michael McAfee | Rewiring Corporate America To Advance Racial Equity
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, many large companies made commitments to advance equity. Nearly four years later, those commitments have largely faded away – despite the strong link between equity and business outcomes, innovation, and long-term value creation. How can we urge corporate America to make racial and economic equity a foundational part of their businesses, so that all of us can prosper? Listen to Jennifer’s conversation with Michael McAfee, President and CEO of PolicyLink, about the pivotal role of corporations in promoting inclusion and key steps for embedding equity into business standards.
“The Barber of Little Rock” and One Man’s Quest to Close the Racial Wealth Gap
Join Arlo Washington for a screening of ‘The Barber of Little Rock,’ an Oscar-nominated documentary short detailing his journey from Little Rock, Arkansas, barber to founder of a visionary bank called People Trust, then listen in on a fireside chat with Arlo about closing the racial wealth gap.
Reps. Beatty and Kim Advocate for Financial Capability to Promote Economic Freedom for Americans
Today, Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced a resolution to recognize April as Financial Literacy Month to increase public awareness of the value of financial capability and the need for sound money management practices.
Mary Ellen Iskenderian | Rewiring Gender Equity Around the Globe
Financial inequity isn’t a problem unique to the U.S. – it’s a global challenge that prevents many women and their families from escaping poverty. How can we empower all women to achieve financial security? Increasing access to financial services and creating women-centered products are integral parts of the solution. Hear Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, paint a picture of the challenges facing women across the world and the unexpected solutions required to close the gender gap in financial health.
To the Women Who Came Before Me, and Those on Their Way
A personal reflection from our Senior Director, Workplace and Financial Health Equity, on the financial barriers women have endured across generations and how to break the cycle.
Motherhood Under the Poverty Line: One Woman’s Story
Best-selling author Stephanie Land used to be one of the millions of Americans living under the poverty line. Join us for an intimate look through her eyes at navigating poverty as a single mother.