What Do We Really Mean When We Say “Affordability”?
What Americans can afford today shapes what they can build tomorrow. Our upcoming Pulse report offers a new look into affordability and financial health.
Is Money Making You Sick?
Research reveals a strong link between financial well-being and physical and mental health — and what you can do to keep all three in top shape.
Exploring the Link Between Housing and Healthcare Costs and Weather Events
Households that experienced a weather event were also more likely to face a range of unexpected housing- and health-related expenses.
Financial Strain and Health
In the United States, financial stress significantly impacts overall well-being. A staggering 40% of Americans report experiencing high stress related to money, while 76% of American households live paycheck to paycheck.
Exploring the Interconnectedness of Financial and Mental Health
Our recent Member-exclusive Executive Roundtable shared several ways organizations can support people’s financial and mental well-being.
Financial stress is making us mentally and physically ill. Here’s how to cope
Years ago, I received a surprise in the mail: a $500 bill for a recent X-ray. I was earning an entry-level media salary at the time (for the uninitiated, that’s equivalent to peanuts), and the shock of having to figure out how to cover an unexpected expense sent my pulse racing with anxiety and my head pounding with stress.
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