…13 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that we ran with CUNY, four tested behavioral interventions encouraging community college students to secure their financial aid by renewing the Free Application for Federal…
…more than 100 fields to fill out – some of which are complex, intimidating, and require a time commitment to find the information – the FAFSA can be a daunting…
For the 45.3 million Americans who struggle to cover basic expenses, living in poverty is costly in terms of time, money, and cognition. Recent research by two of ideas42’s cofounders…
…action. This gap can be bridged with better, more frequent communication about upcoming elections and the voting process. In an electoral context, better communication can be the difference between ending…
HIGHLIGHTS High school students report receiving insufficient training for managing their personal finances Providing resources and coaching can help offset financial disparities that affect educational outcomes Designing programs with behavioral…
…savings cushions could help households manage unexpected expenses or disruptions in income without relying on costly credit. But in practice, setting aside money is difficult. That’s why people across all…
…design training and talks from leading academics and practitioners in the field. In a presentation entitled “A Case Study on Behavioral Science in Practice: What happens when nobody’s watching?” Tom…
…ask – what do you mean by that comment? What are the implications of this position, and what narratives does it relate to? Truthfully, even those committed to fighting poverty…
…they’re comfortable giving during this crisis can help donors follow through on charitable intentions over the long term, helping to combat single action bias. What might this look like in…
…that 58 percent of clients who opened an ATM account at Card Bank never saved another peso into that account after they opened it – 58 percent. I mean, that’s…
