Highlights from a Financial Health Network webinar about why overdraft persists—and where there is opportunity to rethink how liquidity is delivered. The webinar featured Chime and drew on insights from its development of SpotMe®, a fee-free overdraft feature.

We sat down with April Clobes—President & CEO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union and CEO of Reseda Group, a fintech investment CUSO—ahead of her appearance at the Financial Health Network's EMERGE conference in Atlanta, May 19–21, where she'll speak on the panel "Building for All: Access Is a Design Choice." Here's what she had to say.

We sat down with Asad Ramzanali—who has worked on AI policy at the White House, on Capitol Hill, and now at Vanderbilt University—ahead of his appearance at the Financial Health Network's EMERGE conference in Atlanta, May 19–21, where he'll moderate the panel "AI That Works for People: Guardrails for Financial Health." Here's what he had to say.

We sat down with Lara Hodgson, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of NowAccount and founder of ROX, ahead of her appearance at the Financial Health Network's EMERGE conference in Atlanta, May 19–21, where she'll join the "Innovation & Community Spotlight: What Works, What Travels" session. Here's what she had to say.

A single family story sparked a love of storytelling for one Financial Health Network leader, Fawziah Bajwa. Here’s why it’s essential to advancing financial health.

Ahead of his appearance at Financial Health Network's EMERGE 2026 conference, Stanford psychology professor Jamil Zaki sat down to discuss why empathy isn't a soft skill and why the leaders who treat it as one are making a costly mistake.

Fawziah Bajwa reflects on the evolution of EMERGE Financial Health from an annual convening into a platform for advancing ideas, community, and progress across the field.

We sat down with Michael McAfee, CEO of PolicyLink, ahead of his main stage appearance at the Financial Health Network's EMERGE conference in Atlanta, May 19–21, where he'll explore what it truly takes to build an economy that lasts. Here's what he had to say.

Caregiving responsibilities are weighing on workers, particularly women. Employer-provided solutions can help both workforces and businesses thrive.

Black women are driving financial stability in their communities, but face chronic underfunding and burnout. What will it take to sustain their leadership?

Financial services leaders are defining what responsible AI looks like in real time. Here’s how it can advance financial health.

Why this year is pivotal for financial health, and how you can help lead.

In an exclusive Q&A, Pete Chapman, CTO of digital bank Grasshopper, shares how the company is using AI to build trust with customers.

His experience — bridging regulation, innovation, and consumer well-being — will deepen our ability to connect industry practice with public purpose.

AI is already transforming money management, but we have work to do to ensure it truly supports people’s financial decision-making and advances their financial health.

Working together to embed financial health into the DNA of banking and financial services will be more sustainable and effective than trying to mandate and regulate it.

AI is already transforming money management, but we have work to do to ensure it truly supports people’s financial decision-making and advances their financial health.

In an exclusive post-EMERGE Q&A, Raymond A. Jetson of Aging While Black shares how honoring Black elders can transform financial futures across America.

Following his first EMERGE experience, Taylor C. Nelms – Vice President of Research & Insights at the Financial Health Network – reflects on the stories and themes that stood out most.

This year’s EMERGE centered voices impacted by today’s cultural and economic shifts, informing our path toward a better financial future for all.

The American Dream is evolving, and financial wellness is at its core, asserts Jennifer Tescher, founder and CEO of the Financial Health Network.

As the countdown to this year’s EMERGE begins, we’re shining a spotlight on seven unforgettable speakers from past events who continue to spark change.

This month, we’re celebrating Financial Capability Month by highlighting how a set of financial health standards will provide essential resources for financial institutions and employers in their work to drive financial health impact for their customers and employees.

Extreme weather events and a changing climate are taking a toll on household finances, disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities. Learn how innovative financial tools and cross-sector collaboration can strengthen resilience.

Without industry-wide standards, financial institutions struggle to provide consistent, consumer-friendly solutions to overdraft solutions. Learn how financial health standards can boost transparency, spark innovation, and improve outcomes for everyone.

We’re celebrating Women's History Month by honoring three trailblazing women instrumental in advancing the financial health movement over the past two decades – and they’re not done yet.

After 17 years at the Financial Health Network, Sarah Gordon brings deep strategic and operational expertise to her new role.

TransUnion Principal, Economic Inclusion Strategy for U.S. Markets Tracie Anderson has spent her career breaking barriers to financial health for marginalized communities. In this special Black History Month Q&A, she shares what she’s learned – and the interventions she sees as critical to advancing financial inclusion today.

The Financial Health Network’s Financial Health Pulse® survey has consistently found that between 66% and 72% of households in the U.S. are not Financially Healthy, signaling a continued need for financial institutions to offer solutions that advance the financial health of those they serve.

Instead of dispensing outdated advice, it’s time to harness the transformative potential of GenAI for consumer financial health.

The Treasury and OCC are encouraging banks to monitor and improve financial health. Now we need standards to ensure banks use this data effectively.

Organizations discuss how they’re working to transform support systems and make a real difference for people in crisis.

A conversation with EVERFI from Blackbaud and VyStar Credit Union reveals the importance of measuring consumer financial health and personalized financial education.

Three takeaways from our recent Member-exclusive Executive Roundtable on how organizations can help employees access affordable housing.

The lessons learned and insights gained from FinX, a unique workshop that illuminates the challenges faced by financially vulnerable consumers.

As we mark 20 years of the financial health movement, it is energizing to consider the immense advancements we’ve made in partnership with so many of you. In that time, more than 170 organizations have answered our call to measure the financial health of their customers, employees, and communities.

Our 20th anniversary celebration brought together hundreds of leaders to reflect on our successes and chart a bold course for the future.

With the increasing cost of climate change and its long-term ramifications on financial health, the Financial Health Network recognizes this urgent issue and is taking action.

With increasing natural disasters, finhealth-focused fintech makes it faster to access financial relief.

Our recent Member-exclusive Executive Roundtable shared several ways organizations can support people’s financial and mental well-being.

These Financial Health Network alumni are now focused on solutions that help small businesses and communities thrive.

Our recent Member-exclusive Executive Roundtable surfaced three opportunities for organizations to help people weather the financial impact of natural disasters.

Meet two Financial Health Network alumni who have gone on to new industries to influence financial lives at scale.

Our 2021 Financial Health Visionary Award honoree shares why she’s committed to financial health and key opportunities for the movement in its next chapter.

In honor of Women’s History Month and 20 years of financial health, we’re highlighting two women who have been a critical part of our journey and progress.

A personal reflection from our Senior Director, Workplace and Financial Health Equity, on the financial barriers women have endured across generations and how to break the cycle.

In honor of Black History Month, we’re spotlighting three Black founders and FSL alumni who are on the forefront of racial equity in financial health.

The demand for a global financial health platform that supports meaningful business investment is there. We just need the collaboration to make it happen.

The Financial Solutions Lab has awarded grants to three partnerships that make up our 2022 Exchange cohort. The nonprofit and fintech organizations in the cohort will work to promote financial health by improving access to benefits and measuring the impact of their projects on the consumers they serve.

Combining survey and administrative data can offer more nuanced insights for financial institutions on customer needs and potential solutions.