Dispatch from D.C. February 2017: A Look Ahead
Consumer Data Sharing Principles: A Framework for Industry-Wide Collaboration
Over the last two decades, the emergence of new intermediaries that aggregate data from numerous sources has enabled financial services providers of all kinds to provide consumers with a more complete view of their financial lives.
The Financial Health Network Comment Letter on Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans
The Financial Health Network is submitting this letter in response to the request for comments on “Payday, Vehicle Title, and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans,” issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and published on July 22, 2016.
The Financial Health Network Comment Letter on Mobile Financial Services Strategies
The Financial Health Network is submitting this letter in response to the request for comments on “Mobile Financial Services Strategies,” issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and published on May 3, 2016.
8 Approaches to Unlocking Customer Opportunities
Discover eight learnings that the Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI) has gathered while helping more than 100 financial institutions engage more meaningfully with their customers.
The Financial Strains on Small-Dollar Credit Users
Taking a deeper look at data collected for our Consumer Financial Health Study released in March 2015, this Network-exclusive report highlights the financial behaviors, challenges, product usage patterns and demographics of small-dollar credit users.
A Snapshot of Quality and Innovation Among Small-Dollar Credit Installment Lenders
Millions of Americans lack access to high-quality, affordable credit. While innovating in the small-dollar credit industry poses challenges, the opportunity to serve borrowers in need of high-quality, small-dollar loans is significant.
The Financially Striving, a Consumer Financial Health Segment
Strivers are generally able to make ends meet, but many of them are not satisfied with their current financial situation and are working to better their financial circumstances.
U.S. Financial Diaries: Savings Horizons
U.S. Financial Diaries: Savings plays a central role in conversations about American household finance. Surveys suggest that few American households save enough for retirement, nor are Americans adequately prepared for emergencies
Consumer Financial Health Study
This research explores the state of financial health in America in a groundbreaking examination of consumer behaviors, attitudes, and preferences.
Infographic: Opportunity Fund, Start2Save, and the Journey of Product Development
Learn about the different phases of Start2Save, Opportunity Fund's savings program, which has provided $83 million in microloans and microsavings for clients in need since 1994.
The Financial Health Network Comment Letter on CFPB’s Policy on No-Action Letters
We at the Financial Health Network have seen instances where potentially high-quality innovations and products never make it to market because of regulatory concerns.