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Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder
Aspen Institute
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Launching the Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation Caucus
U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and U.S. Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) recently announced the relaunch of the Congressional Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation Caucus for the 118th Congress. The Aspen Institute Financial Security Program has consistently provided research and held convenings for policymakers on the tools households need to build short-term financial resilience and the future of wealth, and will continue to do so with members of the caucus. Hear the Members of Congress talk about making financial literacy and wealth building a national priority.
Most households experience at least one financial shock in a given year, but there are few comprehensive solutions to help them. How can we solve this persistent challenge?
As leaders work to implement Trump accounts, Aspen FSP convened a series of roundtables to discuss how to make them work for the people who stand to benefit most.
Households need tools that help them afford everyday life and build long-term security. Too often, policy systems fail to respond to both of these needs and instead prioritize one goal over the other.
Trump Accounts were signed into law. Now, private and public sector need to work together to make sure these early wealth building accounts help low-income families.
