CFS hosted the Exploring New Frontiers in Financial Capability Research for Vulnerable Populations workshop on June 5th and June 6th, 2012. This brief by Leah Gjertson synthesizes presentations and discussions from the event into seven key themes. The themes focus on lessons for both practice and research on financial capability in the United States. Download Brief The … Continue reading Exploring New Frontiers in Financial Capability Research for Vulnerable Populations
Leah Gjertson
Exploring New Frontiers in Financial Capability for Vulnerable Populations Workshop
Date: June 5-6, 2012 Description: The Center for Financial Security hosted the Exploring New Frontiers in Financial Capability for Vulnerable Populations Workshop in Madison, WI. The workshop, presented through funding from the Social Security Administration Financial Literacy Research Consortium, brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss financial capability research. Workshop Papers and Presentations The … Continue reading Exploring New Frontiers in Financial Capability for Vulnerable Populations Workshop
Coming Up with Cash in a Pinch: Emergency Savings and Its Alternatives
It is widely recognized that a significant proportion of U.S. households would benefit from spending less and saving more. This brief by Stephanie Chase, Leah Gjertson, and J. Michael Collins summarizes a paper that reviews 80 articles about savings and households’ ability to access cash quickly to meet unexpected expenses. Download Brief The costs of … Continue reading Coming Up with Cash in a Pinch: Emergency Savings and Its Alternatives
University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Financial Security 