Debt

Who Benefited Most from Pandemic-Era Wealth Gains? People Who Already Owned Assets

Households achieved historically large net worth growth from 2019-2022. But Aspen FSP’s analysis suggests these gains may not be sustainable.

September 13, 2024

Charts that Explain Wealth Inequality in the United States

It is clear that the benefits of economic growth are not enjoyed by all.

October 19, 2022

A Financial Security Threat in the Courtroom

In this brief we seek to illuminate policymakers’ opportunities to help make emergency savings both automatic and inclusive.

September 21, 2021

Medical Debt and its Impacts on Health and Wealth: What Can Philanthropy Do to Help?

Philanthropy has an opportunity to find and invest in solutions to support the millions of households struggling at all phases of the medical debt lifecycle.

March 29, 2021

Majoring in Debt: Why Student Loan Debt is Growing the Racial Wealth Gap and How Philanthropy Can Help

The problems that emerge from carrying student loan debt are systemic and have consequences not only for borrowers and their households, but also their communities, their states, and the nation’s economy. But these problems are solvable.

January 28, 2021

Set Up to Fail: Fines, Fees & Financial Insecurity

Chronic Debt is a rapidly growing problem among households across the US and a significant barrier to financial stability and wealth building.

January 28, 2021