New FinHealth Standards Industry Assessment Series by Financial Health Network Finds Severe Gaps in America’s Checking Accounts
First-of-its-kind analysis of leading financial institutions finds that only 20% of assessed checking accounts meet even half the FinHealth Standards, with many other critical tools largely missing.
Financial Health Impact Lab: Putting Innovations To the Test
The Financial Health Impact Lab partnered with Members to uncover how their products influenced financial outcomes.
The Early Adopters: Who’s Using AI for Financial Advice?
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.
Bank of America: Playing the Long Game Through Responsible Growth
One of the nation’s largest banks partnered with the Financial Health Network as it built a new enterprise strategy with customers at the core.
From Poverty to a College Degree: Angel’s Story
Without a financial safety net, one college graduate’s journey to a diploma was paved with setbacks and plenty of resolve.
Employer-sponsored emergency-savings accounts are becoming a hot perk. Here’s how they work.
Americans, squeezed by high prices and a weak job market, struggle to save for emergencies on their own. In response, many companies are offering emergency savings as a workplace benefit.
Direct-to-Consumer EWA Still Poses “Debt Trap” Risk, New CRL Report Argues
After a long two weeks on the road, I’m finally back home in the Netherlands (if a bit jet lagged.) I’m 3/7ths of the way through my fall conference circuit, with Finovate, MX’s Money Experience Summit, and LoanPro’s Salt Flats Summit behind me.
Which Benefits Do Today’s Workers Need Most?
With open enrollment season approaching, Members gathered to explore new research on essential benefits and strategies to boost worker financial health.
Financial Health Pulse 2025: Financial Health Challenges Persist, Student Debt and Insurance Raise New Alarms
Lower-income, lower-wealth households saw modest gains in savings and debt manageability, while concerns rise over insurance adequacy and impacts from resumed student loan repayment.
Better banking for all through financial wellness
Only 46% of U.S. adults have enough emergency savings to cover three months of expenses, according to a survey by Bankrate.
Checks going away soon for Social Security, most federal payments
Consumer advocates say the phase-out could create headaches for seniors and other beneficiaries who don't move to direct deposit or other options by Sept. 30.
EMERGE 2025 Reflection: Game On! ING Trailblazes with Innovative Financial Health Measurement
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.