With the support of a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation researchers, J. Michael Collins and Carly Urban, conducted a study that examines the financial well-being of young adults through the lens of gender and educational attainment. Using the CFPB's Financial Well-Being Scale, the research contrasts the financial well-being of men and women among … Continue reading Newly Released Research Brief: Understanding Differences in Financial Well-being Based on Educational Attainment and Gender
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UW-Madison Division of Extension: Financial Resources to Help Get Through COVID-19
The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is impacting households, communities, and businesses. A new national survey shows that 1 in 5 households in the US have already had their income cut or stopped altogether. UW-Madison Division of Extension has put together a list of frequently asked questions that highlight some common financial challenges as a … Continue reading UW-Madison Division of Extension: Financial Resources to Help Get Through COVID-19
Webinar: How does Housing Assistance Affect Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Application for People with Disabilities?
This February 26th webinar focused on a recent study exploring how housing assistance may influence people’s decision to apply for and receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The research was presented by Erik Hembre, who conducted the study with Carly Urban at the Center for Financial Security Retirement and Disability Research Center, supported by the … Continue reading Webinar: How does Housing Assistance Affect Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Application for People with Disabilities?
University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Financial Security 