Kennan Cepa, PhD | Source | Director, Policy and Research at Financial Health Network
Kennan Cepa, PhD
Kennan blends her experience in research and project management to support our Financial Health Pulse® initiative. As Policy and Research Director, Kennan conducts research to gain a deeper understanding of Americans’ financial lives. She also engages academic audiences and other stakeholders regarding Pulse research, working toward a more equitable financial system for all. Kennan brings more than a decade of experience researching how different programs, policies, and institutions can support families’ economic security. In her previous role at the University of Michigan’s Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education, she served as Managing Researcher for Studies of Postsecondary Student Success.
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Financial Health Network
Director, Policy and Research
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Financial Health Pulse 2024: 70% of Americans Remain Financially Unhealthy as Day-to-Day Financial Health Weakens, Middle Income Households Hit Especially Hard
70% of Americans Remain Financially Unhealthy as Day-to-Day Financial Health Weakens, Middle Income Households Hit Especially Hard...
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A drop in interest rates may provide some relief for American households struggling with day-to-day finances, but industry actors still have a role to play in pushing towards improved financial health for all. By embracing financial health in product design and ensuring access to essential workplace benefits, industry can be critical drivers of financial health even when macroeconomic forces pose a challenge for consumers.
