A study was conducted by Asset Funders Network (AFN) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Financial Security (CFS) to better understand the transition to remote services among financial capability and asset building (FCAB) programs, which includes financial education, counseling, coaching, emergency assistance, benefits navigation, housing supports, workforce development, and other related services. A full … Continue reading The Impact of Covid-19 on Financial Capability and Asset Building Services: Exploring Equity, Accessibility, and the Future of Service Delivery
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Employer-Based Financial Wellness Programs in Wisconsin: Survey Findings
In late 2021 into early 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) surveyed Wisconsin employers on behalf of the Adult Health and Workplace Financial Literacy Committee of the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability. The purpose of the survey was to learn more about employer-provided financial wellness programs in the State. The Committee, … Continue reading Employer-Based Financial Wellness Programs in Wisconsin: Survey Findings
Financial Coaching Outcomes White Paper
View an in-depth white paper that highlights how empathy-focused online and phone-based financial coaching program helps under-served participants increase credit knowledge, improve savings, reduce debt, and enhance financial confidence. Prepared by the Center for Financial Security. Download White Paper
University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Financial Security 