Insights on the Impact of Fees on Low- & Moderate-Income Communities Wednesday, November 7, 2018 | 3:30-4:00 ET
Welcome Carmen Shorter Sr. Manager for Learning, Field Engagement Prosperity Now
Smart Growth for Credit Counseling Research Coffee Breaks Oct 17 Ideas on Motivating Debt Repayment from a Behavioral Economist w/ Jeremy Burke, University of Southern CA Nov 7 Insights on the Impact of Fees on Low- & Moderate-Income Communities w/ Devin Fergus, University of Missouri Join the Smart Growth for Credit Counseling Listserv https://prosperitynow.org/join-smart-growth-listserv Thanks to Capital One for making the Smart Growth Program and these coffee breaks possible!
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Today’s Agenda ✓ Welcome & Introductions ✓ Discussion w/ Devin Fergus ✓ Audience Q&A ✓ Closing & Next Steps
Today’s Speakers Spectra Myers Devin Fergus Sr. Research Manager, Arvarh E. Strickland Human Insights Distinguished Professor, Prosperity Now University of Missouri Visiting Professor, 2018-2021 Northumbria University
About Devin Fergus Arvarh E. Strickland Distinguished Professor, University of Missouri Visiting Professor, 2018-2021 Northumbria University
Poll Question What do you think about the research into the health effects of coffee? ▪ 3 to 5 cups a day keeps the doctor away! ▪ Totally healthy…the problem is all the sugar and cream! ▪ You’re basically drinking poison! ▪ Depends. What’s your definition cc: Nathan Dumlao - https://unsplash.com/@nate_dumlao of “health effects?” ▪ People have researched this?!
How have hidden costs and fees redistributed wealth? "Spreading like kudzu in this deregulatory space, consumer financial fees have helped to choke off dreams of the middle class and middle-class aspirants alike."
Where are the hidden cost we should be looking for?
What can we do to advocate for change?
Audience Q & A What questions do you have? Share them in the Questions box!
Poll Question Where are hidden costs most worrisome? ▪ Banking products ▪ Transportation ▪ Higher education ▪ Housing fees ▪ Other areas ( share more in the chat box) Use the Comment Box to let us know more!
Stay in Touch! Devin Fergus | Arvarh E. Strickland Distinguished Professor, University of Missouri Visiting Professor, 2018-2021, Northumbria University fergus.devin@gmail.com @devin_fergus Spectra Myers | Sr. Research Manager, Human Insights Prosperity Now smyers@prosperitynow.org @SpectraMyers
Next Steps ▪ Complete the follow-up survey ▪ Listen to the Race & Wealth Podcast for a longer conversation with Devin Fergus at https://soundcloud.com/rwdpodcast/fees-fry-folks-fun- with-devin-fergus ▪ Explore Prosperity Now’s human insight tools at https://prosperitynow.org/human-insights-tools-resources ▪ Look out for a follow-up email with a recording of today’s session and related resources — and share with your colleagues ▪ For updates on future debt & debt management events, join the Smart Growth for Credit Counseling Listserv https://prosperitynow.org/join-smart-growth-listserv ▪ Stay tuned for future learning events!
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