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Financial Shocks

The Devastating Effects of Climate Change on US Housing Security

As climate change disasters increase, American’s financial security—particularly housing stability—will be threatened.

April 9, 2021

Failed Stimulus Negotiations Could Wipe Out Working Class Wealth for a Generation

Federal policymakers must advance an ambitious recovery agenda with wealth building at its center.

October 28, 2020

We Now See That Americans’ Lack of Emergency Savings is Dangerous, So We Need to Make Emergency Savings From Payroll As Automatic as Saving in a 401(k)

The priority for leaders now must be emergency relief desperately needed to keep families afloat today, but when the economy eventually emerges from its lockdown, families will need more tools to save for future emergencies like this one.

April 21, 2020

The Most Vulnerable Small Businesses and Communities Will Be Left Behind Without Targeted Action: The Fed and Treasury Can Make Sure They Are Not

March 25, 2020

Exploring the Important Link Between Health and Wealth

Long-lasting improvement on the issues of financial and health inequality requires multidisciplinary solutions that embrace the inter-relatedness of these issues.

November 5, 2019

Using Data to Raise the Voices of Working Americans

How do people cope with low savings and emergency expenses?

November 16, 2018