Source: Fortune
Summary
CEOs are grappling with the affordability crisis in the US, where many workers struggle to make ends meet. Bill Ackman, founder of Pershing Square, wants to help ordinary people get ahead, while CEOs like Nelson Chai of DailyPay and Chris Britt of Chime are offering solutions like daily paychecks and low-fee investment accounts. A Gallup survey found only 1 in 6 US adults feel financially fulfilled, and Guardian Life’s report showed only 13% of working Americans feel on track for retirement.
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CEOs are talking about the affordability crisis, but some are embarrassed to admit that their jobs don’t pay enough to cover the cost of living. Bill Ackman wants to inspire success, not division. DailyPay’s Nelson Chai and Chime’s Chris Britt are offering solutions to help workers make ends meet. But the question remains: can CEOs really make a difference in the affordability crisis?
The announcement sounds like a familiar refrain: CEOs trying to fix a problem that’s not entirely their own.
Author: Evan Null
