Financial Solutions Lab Announcements
Fintech has a powerful role to play in solving financial health challenges in a more inclusive way.
How Insurance Must Evolve to Serve Customers in Crisis
By Sarah Parker, Senior Director, Financial Health Network In the midst of the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are realizing that insurance is not a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have. Life insurance carriers report a marked increase in interest from new customers who want to purchase policies, as people recognize the importance…
Fintech Over 50: Designing for Low- to Moderate-Income Older Adults
Despite their widespread use of technology, many adults 50 and older find it challenging to handle day-to-day financial needs online. However, shifting financial management systems online has become critical for older generations that face the greatest health risks from COVID-19. Through qualitative, human-centered research, the Financial Health Network uncovered barriers that inhibit older adults’ adoption of fintech, such as negative stereotypes about their tech savviness and concerns about losing granular control over their finances. This report offers recommendations for fintech customer experience design that financial services innovators can use to overcome these barriers and join older adults as partners on their journey toward financial health.
Are HSAs and IHRAs Good for Financial Health?
We used the Financial Health Network Compass Principles, a set of quality standards for products and services that support financial health, to assess HSAs and IHRAs.
Give Consumers Control of Their Financial Data
This research has been provided by Plaid.
The U.S. Financial Health Pulse Goes to Washington
By Eric Wilson, Associate, Financial Health Network Despite economic indicators showing exceptional GDP growth and record low unemployment, the 2018 U.S. Financial Health Pulse shows that a vast majority of Americans are struggling with their financial health. In April, the Financial Health Network, along with Pulse funders and partners, took the findings of this benchmarking…
Advances in Financial Health Measurement: Insights from the 2018 Financial Health Leaders Program
In 2018, 34 Financial Health Leaders measured the financial health of over 10 million consumers. This report shares case studies and best practices for using transactional data to measure financial health and for sharing consumer-facing financial health scores to empower customers and drive engagement.
Spreading Fintech Solutions into New Crucial Sectors
Read about the latest trends in fintech and learn about the companies in the fourth cohort of the Financial Solutions Lab, which seeks to identify, test, and bring to scale innovations that improve Americans' financial health.
2019 Financial Health Leaders Information Session
In this member-exclusive digital event, members met three organizations each with a singular focus on creating financial health for their consumers.
Comment Letter on Credit Scoring
The Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI) shares its perspective on how the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) can ensure that the Enterprises’ standards and processes can benefit consumers' financial health.
Solving the Cash Crunch
The Financial Health Network uncovers three ways providers can help small businesses access check funds and manage cash flow successfully.
2018 Financial Health Leaders Spotlight: GreenPath
Listen in as we hear GreenPath Financial Wellness share learnings from a recent strategic shift to expand their focus to financial wellness.