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Webinar Recap: Navigating Economic Insecurity
Low-Income New Yorkers’ Financial Strategies and Experiences
How do low-income New Yorkers make financial decisions and stay afloat in an increasingly unaffordable city? This discussion of new CSS research exploreshow New Yorkers navigate financial insecurity, manage unexpected expenses, and access financial services, public benefits, and community resources.
Drawing on focus groups with New York City residents, this webinar highlighted the challenges people face as costs outpace income, while also shedding light on the resourceful strategies they use to make ends meet. Presenters shared key findings and discuss policy solutions that can help build greater financial stability and economic opportunity for New Yorkers.
Speakers:
Rachel Swaner, VP of Policy, Research and Advocacy, CSS
Nichole Davis, Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Financial Empowerment, NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
Carolina Rodriguez, Senior Director, Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program (EDCAP)
Research
Read our exploratory, qualitative study based on six focus groups with 41 low-income New Yorkers.
CSS Resources for Navigating Economic Insecurity
- Webinar slides
- Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program (EDCAP)
- The ACES Project
- Financial Coaching Corps (FCC)
- Community Health Advocates (CHA)