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As we get closer to Halloween, something even scarier continues to lurk in the darkness: Inflation! A record high number of consumers report expenses being less manageable than a year ago. Read all about it in the newest SAHF quarterly report:
Read MoreCNMC Director Jonathan Walker spoke to @barronsonline about 's Money Mindfulness tool and how advisors can leverage it to better understand their clients’ values and attitudes toward #money. Check it out! https://t.co/BqSAtj3ACN
Read MoreUncertainty abounds for many households in the Q2 edition of the SAHF. Our survey has tracked over 50 different financial metrics monthly since 2018, and it is clear that the economy is heading toward a turning point. Check out the full report here:
Read MoreInflation continues to rage, and interest rates are on the rise. In a time where so many people face financial stress, what characteristics are common for those who feel more secure than they did a year ago? Check out our latest study here:
Read MoreHigh inflation and a high desire to travel have created a unique situation for many consumers. In our latest blog, we examine what this means for consumers and what they can do to ensure a summer of financial wellness. Read all about it here:
Read MoreCNMC director Jonathan Walker authored a report on the effects of rising inflation on prime vs. non-prime American households. Non-prime households have felt the brunt of inflation, particularly from rising healthcare costs. Read the full report here:
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce that we are collaborating with @UniversityofGa’s Department of Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics to co-author research on the unique challenges of non-prime Americans! Learn more about this new partnership!
Read MoreAre you at @FinCon? Come say hi at booth 628 and check out the new ! #FinCon21 #Fincon https://t.co/wWedoQ0kKa
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See you this week at #FinCon21 in Austin, TX! We are available to connect in person, and virtually. Who else will be there? #Fincon
Read MoreCheck out our latest Non-Prime tracker report! Our July update discusses the struggles Americans are still facing as we build back from the pandemic, and the optimism many still hold. Read more:
Read MoreInsights
THE SURVEY OF AMERICAN HOUSEHOLD FINANCES’ QUARTERLY REPORT: The Inflation Squeeze; Q3 2022
The unique inflationary pressures on household finances have not abated, especially for Americans with credit scores below 700. These consumers are less likely to have access to short-term lending options to help them weather temporary financial storms.
Student Debt & Credit Scores: Data from the Center for the New Middle Class finds that student debt has lasting impact on financial stability.
Data from the Center for the New Middle Class finds that
student debt has a lasting impact on financial stability.
The Survey of American Household Finances’ Quarterly Report: Uncertainty Abounds; Q2 2022
For many Americans, the pandemic followed by inflation have been a one-two punch. Just as the country re-opened and it
Events
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July 23, 2020 | Virtual
Financial Service Industry Responds to Ease Consumer Hardships During COVID
Jonathan Walker will be joined by other industry professionals to discuss the COVID pandemic’s impact on consumers.
Advocacy
The Unintended Consequences of Interest Rate Caps: An Interview with Amir Fekrazad
Interest rate caps have a long history of capturing the imagination of politicians. Politicians rightly want to protect average citizens from abusive practices. The issue
The Unintended Consequences of Interest Rate Caps: An Interview with Amir Fekrazad
Interest rate caps have a long history of capturing the imagination of politicians. Politicians rightly want to protect average citizens from abusive practices. The issue
Commentary
THE SURVEY OF AMERICAN HOUSEHOLD FINANCES’ QUARTERLY REPORT: The Inflation Squeeze; Q3 2022
The unique inflationary pressures on household finances have not abated, especially for Americans with credit scores below 700. These consumers are less likely to have access to short-term lending options to help them weather temporary financial storms.
THE SURVEY OF AMERICAN HOUSEHOLD FINANCES’ QUARTERLY REPORT: The Inflation Squeeze; Q3 2022
The unique inflationary pressures on household finances have not abated, especially for Americans with credit scores below 700. These consumers are less likely to have access to short-term lending options to help them weather temporary financial storms.