Financial Shocks

There are more financial products available than ever to help households weather financial shocks. But are they actually delivering the resilience people need?

Financial shocks are common and costly, and these figures show the downstream consequences for family finances.

Recently, Aspen FSP hosted a workshop to identify the financial shocks that most impact our Community Advisory Group. Here’s what we learned.

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?

What will the U.S. financial system look like in 10 years? To find out, read our report on the first Aspen Leadership Forum on Inclusive Finance.

Severe weather hazards are an increasing threat for small businesses. This report offers a framework to understand the challenges faced by small businesses, as well as opportunities to support their recovery.

Learn about the opportunities for increasing the number of Americans who can benefit from insurance coverage when dealing with financial shocks.

This conversation centers the daily impacts of climate events on families and communities that have historically been excluded.

This interview focuses on how to ensure equitable financial security in a world increasingly affected by climate shocks and stressors.