JD Vance on Policies That Can Help Families Achieve Economic Security

For the first time in 2016, the Institute’s Economic Opportunities Program and Financial Security Program joined forces to present the 2016 Economic Security Summit, which brought together experts in workforce development, labor-market dynamics, income security, consumer finance, savings, and asset development to stimulate new policy ideas aimed at helping middle-class Americans. To learn more about the Summit visit: as.pn/workandwealth.

Why Not AI? Insights from H.R. Teams on Worker Financial Security
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Why Not AI? Insights from H.R. Teams on Worker Financial Security

Despite ominous headlines, HR usage of artificial intelligence to support worker financial security is limited, and adoption rates are low.

Tech Trends in Worker Financial Security
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Tech Trends in Worker Financial Security

We now have better information on workers’ needs. But as this data gathers into richer digital profiles, the potential for harm increases.

Financial Security and Social Stability
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Financial Security and Social Stability

Hear from two Aspen Global Leadership Network Fellows who are working to design more inclusive economic growth.

Partnering for Economic Opportunity
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Partnering for Economic Opportunity

Aspen Institute President and CEO Dan Porterfield delivered these welcome remarks at the “Toward a New Capitalism” summit co-hosted by the Institute and Prudential on February 27, 2020 in Washington, DC.

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Young Adults and Consumer Debt: The Quiet Crisis Next Time

October 17, 2019 Ida Rademacher and Genevieve Melford authored this piece on consumer debt for New America and The Emerging Millennial Wealth Gap.

Five Ways to Improve Retirement Security in the U.S.
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Five Ways to Improve Retirement Security in the U.S.

October 23, 2019The Aspen Institute Financial Security Program lays out ways industry leaders and policymakers can improve Americans’ retirement outlook, including expanded access to plans and help with emergency savings.

Employers Are Helping Build Emergency Savings
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Employers Are Helping Build Emergency Savings

October 15, 2019 Ida Rademacher authored this piece from Bottom Line Personal on employee emergency savings.

What would a workplace emergency-savings benefit look like?
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What would a workplace emergency-savings benefit look like?

October 11, 2019 Genevieve Melford is quoted in this Benefit News article on workplace emergency-savings benefit.

Advising on Short-Term Goals for the Long-Term Future
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Advising on Short-Term Goals for the Long-Term Future

May 30, 2019 Similar to long-term retirement planning, short-term financial goals are significant to a worker’s overall financial satisfaction and security. This article features Research Manager Sheida Elmi.