1. Strong Foundations: Financial Security Starts with Affordable, Stable Housing
- Author:
- Aspen Institute and EPIC
- Publication Date:
- 01-2020
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Aspen Institute
- Abstract:
- One in three US households—nearly 100 million people—struggle with housing costs that jeopardize their financial security. The problem is acute for virtually all low-income families and for the 1 in 4 renters who spend 50% or more of their income on housing—and its effects ripple throughout our communities and economy. In 2019, Aspen EPIC recognized rising housing costs and instability as critical threats to the financial security of American families and created a comprehensive research primer on the topic. Drawing on extensive review of the research literature, engagement with more than 100 experts, and analysis of federal survey data, we have prepared a research brief and primer, “Strong Foundations: Financial security starts with affordable, stable housing.”
- Topic:
- Security, Financial Stability, and Housing
- Political Geography:
- United States of America and North America