consumer debt

EPIC’s research has identified seven specific consumer debt problems that result in financial insecurity and damage well-being.

Aspen Epic recently held focus groups to better understand the consequences of living with debt.

Households’ experiences with debt vary widely along demographic and geographic lines.

16 percent of suicides in the US occur in response to a financial problem.

Managing Director of Aspen’s Financial Security Program Joanna Smith-Ramani joins Petal Card’s Co-Founder and CEO Jason Gross to explore some of the problems surrounding access to credit.

Despite a strong economy, consumer debt has risen to historic levels.

This research primer sheds light on the meaning of current trends in consumer debt.

In November 2017, EPIC hosted a private convening that brought together a group of experts across multiple sectors to discuss the multi-faceted issue of consumer debt. 

In May 2016, we launched the Expanding Prosperity Impact Collaborative (EPIC). The initiative grew out of a recognition that the financial challenges facing Americans today are evolving in an increasingly complex, unpredictable economy and labor market. More than ever, there is need to shine a light on these challenges and the ways in which they undermine household financial security. The ultimate goal of each EPIC round is to build leadership committed to identify and implement solutions that will improve the financial lives of millions of people.