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About The Book
Nearly half of American adults walk a financial tightrope. They live paycheck to paycheck, in constant danger of job loss or unexpected expenses. Following decades of rising income instability and falling savings—not to mention the twin economic upheavals of the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic—they have become the new normal.
Rather than treat “Tightropers” as victims or blame them for their financial decisions, Teetering lets them tell their own stories of setbacks, sacrifice, and perseverance, and provides original research into their unique pressures and needs.
Tightropers deserve support at all stages of their lives to build savings for both daily emergencies and long-term retirement. Teetering shows how legislators and regulators can make a difference without unintended consequences and how financial technology innovation can help Tightropers manage their money in uncertain times.
Teetering makes the case for urgent action by financial institutions, investors, regulators, policymakers, employers, and influencers to recognize and address the financial forces that have pushed the American dream out of reach for so many. It proposes common ground solutions that work regardless of political leaning and provides a roadmap for how innovators can serve this growing need and how banks and others can start saying “yes” to their customers again.
Rather than treat “Tightropers” as victims or blame them for their financial decisions, Teetering lets them tell their own stories of setbacks, sacrifice, and perseverance, and provides original research into their unique pressures and needs.
Tightropers deserve support at all stages of their lives to build savings for both daily emergencies and long-term retirement. Teetering shows how legislators and regulators can make a difference without unintended consequences and how financial technology innovation can help Tightropers manage their money in uncertain times.
Teetering makes the case for urgent action by financial institutions, investors, regulators, policymakers, employers, and influencers to recognize and address the financial forces that have pushed the American dream out of reach for so many. It proposes common ground solutions that work regardless of political leaning and provides a roadmap for how innovators can serve this growing need and how banks and others can start saying “yes” to their customers again.
Product Details
- Publisher: Radius Book Group (March 2, 2021)
- Length: 224 pages
- ISBN13: 9781635768008
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Raves and Reviews
“Ken Rees has a unique perspective forged from experience and empathy. As an innovator, he has launched many product and service offerings and these have provided him with the insights that make Teetering so important.”
- Robert L. Johnson, Founder and Chairman of The RLJ Companies, and Founder and former Chairman of Black Entertainment Television (BET)
“Teetering introduces us to a vast segment of underserved Americans that have been ignored by Silicon Valley innovators for too long. Ken Rees issues a wake-up call for the fintech community and highlights exciting opportunities for innovation and growth that can make a difference in the lives of millions.”
- Ron Suber, fintech innovator and former CEO of Prosper
“Ken Rees has spent the past two decades serving millions of customers that most banks and their regulators don’t understand. Teetering offers an important message about how to responsibly and profitably bring these people back into the traditional banking system and improve the financial prospects of struggling Americans.” Bill Isaac, former Chairman of the FDIC
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