We know that before building wealth, people need a baseline level of emergency savings. Join @iPedroMoura of Flourish, @JordanWimmer of Thrive Savings, Safety Net, and Brightside to hear how they are tackling the savings crisis. rainydaytorichesmovingbeyond…
We'll be at #BostonFinTechWeek2019 this September 9 - 12 across downtown #Boston! This year is going to be big, with over 60 events and 200 orgs involved. Check it out bit.ly/2yUpyGF
Thrilled to be a part of the day and great to see the energy and enthusiasm in the room around tackling this critical issue!
Given the precarious nature of work, @buildcommwealth engaged attendees in brainstorming how they might help their #creditunion members in meeting a $400 emergency expense.
Thrilled to be a part of this important initiative!
Today, @blackrock announced a $50 million commitment to address the savings crisis. @buildcommwealth, @commoncentslab and @CFSInnovation will work on BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative to expand savings among financially-vulnerable Americans. blackrockblog.com/2019/02/20…
Lack of access to #paidleave could be making the #racialwealthgap worse. Learn more from @NPWF. npwf.info/2Mar2Vy
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We worked with @EARN to run #SaversWin, a nationwide tax season savings program. Meet Jessica - our inspiring $5,000 grand prize winner: ow.ly/dhWr30kHePe
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Please take a min to help @buildcommwealth get to @SOCAPmarkets -leading conference activating capital markets to drive positive social impact. Vote for our panel "Can fintech truly change the financial system for good?"
socialcapitalmarkets.net/ide…
Check out our latest report summarizing a day of #SavingsInnovation in partnership with the #BostonFed, local financial institutions, and nonprofits! teapaw.org/BostonFed/status/10044…
The #BostonFed and @buildcommwealth hosted convening in which banks, credit unions, & nonprofits gathered to discuss financial security challenges + approaches to address them using an integrated product framework. Read about highlights from the day: ow.ly/xWq230kniAe
Thanks for promoting #FarmBlitz @prosperitynow! Just be aware it can be an addictive game. Might want to wait until after work to give it a try... teapaw.org/prosperitynow/status/9…
We're sure that #FinCapMonth has you thinking about savings! Have some fun while thinking about savings by playing @buildcommwealth game #FarmBlitz Can you grow your orchard of savings? #FarmBlitz is available in iOS goo.gl/CSnXY4 or Android goo.gl/wXZCxK
Recent research from @buildcommwealth aimed to increase knowledge about the changing nature of work, through the eyes of financially vulnerable workers. Join us for a webinar on May 17 to learn about our findings: register.gotowebinar.com/reg…
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To Kentucky's proposal to require financial literacy training to reclaim Medicaid benefits, our own @besttrousers says: "The poor already know how to manage their money; perhaps it's time for policymakers in Washington and the states to catch up." bit.ly/2oNRzuW
Fintech and financial inclusion panel at #MITfintech conference: “Thinking about financial services as a utility, which should be available to everyone regardless of income or geography, like turning on the tap for water”.
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Read more about @buildcommwealth report on Walmart's MoneyCard Prize Savings: One Year Anniversary Brief @ConsumerFed #CFAFSC
buildcommonwealth.org/public… – at Rogers, AR
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Check out the video on how the @Walmart Moneycard Pays to Save
@ConsumerFed @AmericaSaves #CFAFSC
vimeo.com/193628004 – at Rogers, AR
My fantastic colleague Nashila sharing our work around prize-linked saving at CFA’s Financial Service Conference @NashilaSomani #CFAFSC
Catalyst Miami found that fintech tools could be complimentary to financial coaching @CatalystMiami #CFAFSC. catalystmiami.org/fintech-pr…
Building financial security is a three-legged stool: financial literacy, financial inclusion, and regulation. They are complimentary. @A_Lusardi #CFAFSC
Great to hear FDIC’s Keith Ernst share compelling statistics on the un- and underbanked at #CFAFSC. Check out economicinclusion.gov/ for the data and research.
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Congratulations to @DelOneFCU on the success of their #PrizeLinkedSavings program - leading to over $22,000 in savings in just 2 months! ow.ly/lpyY30gQuWt
