Restoring Lost Tools, Reframing “Consumer Choice”
How do we open up our industry’s mindset and encourage banks to restore choice to consumers who want to retake control over their own financial behavior? I have two modest proposals for banks and credit unions to adopt the retronovations as part of their account offerings.
Deep Impact Through Collaborative Design
By Tanya Ladha, Director, Financial Health Network Financial technology companies, or fintechs, have altered consumer’s approach to their financial lives and financial health. Whether someone wants to save more, budget better, track their spending, or all of the above, there are many apps to support those efforts. Fintech companies can reach consumers anywhere, anytime, with…
The Case for Employers to Invest in Employee Financial Health
Employees at mid- to large-sized companies struggle with many aspects of their financial lives, causing them stress and creating spillover effects on job productivity, according to a new survey of 1,000 employees. In this infographic, Financial Health Network reveals key survey findings and opportunities for employers.
#FinHealthMatters Day should be every day, for everyone
In recognition of #FinHealthMatters Day, we reflect on our efforts to advance the cause of financial health which include research and building partnerships with leading organizations and our network of Members.
Financial Health and Higher Education: The Power of Assessing Student Financial Health
There is increasing awareness among community colleges and universities regarding the link between student financial health and academic success. In 2018, working closely with a cohort of innovative colleges and universities, Financial Health Network developed a new, holistic framework for not only understanding, but also assessing and measuring student financial health.
FinLab Snapshot 2018
To address the broad range of financial challenges facing consumers, the Financial Solutions Lab’s fourth annual Challenge focused on diversity in innovations and teams to promote new financial health solutions for diverse populations. The 2018 Snapshot Report offers insights on emerging trends in the fintech ecosystem and this year's applicant pool.
Case Study: Cultivating a Data-Driven Marketing Approach to Small Business Lending
The Financial Health Network Consulting Services worked with CRF to define, size, and categorize the underserved small business market, and provided insights for targeting them.
2018 Financial Health Leaders Spotlight: Servus Credit Union
Listen in as we hear how Servus Credit Union is working to embed its noble purpose of shaping member financial fitness into all areas of the credit union by using a series of purpose-driven outcomes for both the credit union and its members.
2017 Impact Report: Financial Health: Building it Together
We are pleased to share our first-ever impact report highlighting the numbers and stories of progress behind our mission to improve the financial health of Americans.
Straight-Talk: Successful Messaging for Secured Credit Cards
Earlier this year, the Financial Health Network worked in partnership with Visa to explore challenges and innovation within the secured credit card market.
Webinar: 8 Key Indicators of Financial Health
What’s measured is what matters. To support innovative providers that value consumer financial health, the Financial Health Network has identified eight key indicators.
Case Study: Learning Consumers’ Struggles By Walking in Their Shoes with USAID and U.S. Treasury Department
USAID and the U.S. Treasury Department hosted a FinX, an in-the-field opportunity that puts participants in consumers’ shoes and has them tackle the challenges they face head-on.