New Financial Health Pulse Data Shows Millions of Americans Still Financially Struggling Amid Ongoing Pandemic
Food insecurity and fear of eviction pervasive among those hardest hit financially by pandemic with many borrowing money or cutting back on healthcare visits and medication
$600 Stimulus Check Impact Report
Provided by doxo, this research examines consumers' reactions toward the $600 stimulus checks they received from the U.S. federal government in 2020.
Pandemic influencing employer health benefit planning: Financial Health Network
The Financial Health Network, the nation’s authority on financial health, this week released the “Knowing Better, Doing Better: Building an Effective Financial Health Benefits Strategy” report in partnership with Morgan Stanley at Work, showing 86 per cent say they are aware of their employees’ financial health challenges, with 85 per cent of companies planning to maintain or increase […]
Eviction Prevention: Tips for Effective Resident Engagement
Provided by NeighborWorks America, this research examines the most common reasons for loss of rental housing and identifies which resources vulnerable renters need to achieve housing stability.
Balancing Today, Building Tomorrow: How Financially Coping Americans Plan, Save, and Invest
Even before COVID-19, millions of Americans were struggling financially, with more than half the population classified as Financially Coping. As job losses mount, savings are spent down, household debt grows, and investments shrink during the pandemic, Americans need financial support more than ever. This new research sheds light on how providers can support the saving and investing behaviors of Financially Coping consumers, ultimately improving both their immediate and long-term financial health.
Educating the Next Generation: Using KPIs to Assess the Impact of Student Financial Education Programs
The Financial Health Network partnered with Michigan State University Credit Union (MSUFCU) to analyze its financial education programming for high school and college students, revealing some signs of positive impact on business outcomes and the students’ financial health.
Simplifying Savings: Using KPIs to Track Financial Health for Credit Union Members
The Financial Health Network worked with Community First Credit Union to analyze its Save My Change Program, a round-up savings tool, revealing the benefit to member financial health.
Supporting the Financial Lives of America’s Young People
Principal® Foundation research shows that In the United States, 54% of young people between the ages of 18 and 30 report they have hit financial rock bottom – a situation made worse by pandemic-related job losses and college closures. This report shares new potential solutions from the Principal Foundation YouthCan Initiative Innovation Challenge, which supports organizations working to tackle the financial issues facing young people today.
Financial Health Network Statement on CFPB Payday Loan Rule Underwriting Rescission
The Financial Health Network wrote this response to the CFPB’s decision to rescind the mandatory underwriting requirements of 2017 Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loan Rule (Payday Rule).
EMERGE Backstage: Bankers as a Social Engine for Good
Hear from Sunrise Banks Chairman and CEO David Reiling as he discusses the Twin Cities-based bank’s efforts to support the urgent needs of its customers during a poignant last few months.
Small Dollar Credit and Financial Health: A Policy Perspective
The Financial Health Network wrote this Policy Perspective that draws on our past small-dollar credit work to inform the conversation around recent regulatory actions.
Comment Letter: CFPB Taskforce on Consumer Financial Law
The Financial Health Network submitted these comments to the CFPB Taskforce on Consumer Financial Law in response to a Request for Information on a broad range of consumer protection issues.