Prosperity Now

Three different ways to help families start saving early. One shared challenge: how to make them work together in practice. Tomorrow’s conversation focuses on what it takes to move from policy to participation. Join us March 25 at 2pm ET → us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

What does it look like when a small business prepares for the next economy? For Aliki Marinos of Bel-Mar Wire, it means building on decades of family entrepreneurship while preparing for opportunities in emerging sectors. Have a story to share? storiesofprosperity.org

Affordability continues to be a key concern for people across the country and must be addressed to truly achieve prosperity. Excited to share more in the coming weeks on solutions that address the pocketbook pinch we are all feeling.

Last week, @marisacalderon, President & CEO of @ProsperityNow, joined leaders at the @WeAreUnidosUS Prosperity Forward Convening in DC. Proud to support the National Economic Prosperity Agenda, advancing solutions to the affordability challenges facing households nationwide.

Last night’s #SOTU focused on affordability, housing, tax savings, and asset building from birth. But families experience the economy through monthly budgets, tax refunds, and their ability to save for the future. Read our full statement here: prosperitynow.org/news-and-insig…

For decades, it was the first step into ownership. Today, rising prices & structural shifts mean that entry point no longer functions the way it once did. But the path to ownership has not disappeared. It's changing. Learn more about these models: prosperitynow.org/news-and-insig…

In this episode of Housing Insiders, Prosperity Now’s Chrissi Johnson joins Nestment’s Niles Lichtenstein & Jeremy Potter to discuss findings from our new report, Homeownership in America: The Starter Home Is Dead. Now What? Listen to the full episode: open.spotify.com/episode/6vXGAB…

Section 530A is now law. Implementation will determine how it operates. Prosperity Now submitted comments letter to Treasury & the IRS focused on automatic enrollment, reporting alignment, and scalable contribution pathways. Read our full letter: regulations.gov/comment/IRS-20…

Join our Tax Opportunity Network tomorrow, February 12, for a filing season kickoff webinar covering what’s new this year, updates on 530A Accounts & practical guidance. 🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #TaxSeason #VITA #TaxpayerRights #TaxOpportunity

Our new report looks at how first-time buyers are navigating today’s housing market and why traditional entry points no longer function as intended. New paths are emerging. The question is how we understand them. Read the report: prosperitynow.org/news-and-insig…

While rising rates strain household budgets, a flat APR cap could restrict access to credit, especially for working families. @marisacalderon urges evidence-based solutions that lower costs without cutting off safe, responsible credit. Read the article: openbanker.beehiiv.com/p/ratecapharm

The starter home isn’t what it used to be. Join us on January 28 for a live conversation exploring how first-time buyers are entering homeownership today, and what those shifts mean for the practitioners who support them. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Today is #EITCAwarenessDay, a reminder of one of the most effective policies we have to support working families. Find out how the EITC works & who qualifies: prosperitynow.org/news-and-insig… #EITC #EconomicOpportunity #TaxSeason #ProsperityNow

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of a better future for all was rooted in dignity, opportunity, and collective responsibility. Today and every day, we recommit to building pathways to prosperity for all. #MLKDay #ProsperityNow

Now Accepting Proposals for the 2026 VITA Support Fund, in collaboration with @WellsFargo! This year, we’ll award $200,000 in grants to strengthen certified #VITA programs nationwide. Apply here: prosperitynow.org/vitasupport

Happy New Year. We are grateful to everyone who is part of the Prosperity Now community. Together, we support families, small businesses, and practitioners with tools and resources designed to work in real life. We look forward to continuing this work with care and focus.

At the 2025 Prosperity Summit, Prosperity Now highlighted Keepingly, Network Navigator & Parlay Finance for their work supporting homeowners, entrepreneurs, and community lenders nationwide. Meet these innovators: prosperitynow.org/news-and-insig… #RiseChallenge

Thank you to today’s speakers, guests & partners for joining us on the Hill to preview early findings from our national study examining how CDFIs, MDIs, community lenders & other small financial institutions are evaluating DeFi tools. The full report will be released in January.

Be part of tomorrow’s conversation on emerging financial tools and community lending. Join us December 11 at 11:30am ET for early insights from our national study on how CDFIs & MDIs are assessing decentralized finance and what leaders are watching as tech evolves.

What does a good job look like, and how can small businesses strengthen their operations by raising job quality? When jobs are structured well, businesses stay stronger and communities become more stable. Read more in our latest blog: prosperitynow.org/news-and-insig…