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Building Financial Security in a COVID-19 World

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Explore the financial challenges facing American households in a COVID-19 world through this 36-minute webinar from The Aspen Institute. Gain insights from experts Ida Rademacher and Joanna Smith-Ramani as they discuss pre-existing financial struggles, the impact of the pandemic, and potential solutions for economic recovery. Discover why 178 million U.S. households were already financially strained before 2020, learn about underlying trends, and understand the questions policymakers and business leaders are grappling with. Examine priorities and design considerations for improving financial security, covering topics such as rising costs, predictable positive cash flow, vulnerability in households, safety nets, housing, cash infusions, debt hangover, future work, and precautionary savings. Walk away with valuable resources, research insights, and a deeper understanding of the complex financial landscape in America during these challenging times.

Syllabus

Introduction
What is the Aspen Institute
Why Aspen is FSP
Rising costs
Diversity of researchers
Predictable positive cash flow
Triage vs Recovery
Vulnerability in Households
Safety Net
Housing
Cash Infusions
Debt Hangover
Future Work
Precautionary Savings

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