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FinHealth Spend Research 2021

The FinHealth Spend Research estimates what U.S. households pay in interest and fees for common financial services every year. The majority of U.S. households were struggling financially before COVID-19, and the pandemic added pressures that affected access to everyday financial products. This report analyzes how the hundreds of billions Americans spent on interest and fees in 2020 varied by race, income, and other demographic factors, with specific insights into the increased burdens borne by financially struggling consumers.

H.M. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands: Building a Financially Inclusive World

Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands’ passion for financial inclusion began as a child in Argentina, navigating the impacts of hyperinflation on families and desire to act. In her role as the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA), she champions access to affordable and safe financial services for communities around the world, especially underserved groups. Through close collaboration with public and private sector partners, her work has driven real progress for financial health. In this episode of EMERGE Everywhere, learn more about Queen Máxima’s experiences, accomplishments, and vision for the future of financial inclusion and financial health.

EFH Toolkit: Connect with Peers

Learn how the Financial Health Network can help your organization build an effective program to improve employee financial health.

Member Content Sharing

Highlight your expertise by sharing insights, research, and materials to be accessed by other Members of our Financial Health Network.

2020 Financial Health Leaders

The Financial Health Leaders program recognizes Members that are at the forefront of financial health measurement. Leaders are Members that have committed to measuring the financial health of their customers, employees, and/or clients.

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 2020 Branch Report

2020 Branch Report

Provided by Branch, this research reveals how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the priorities and concerns for workers in sectors such as food service, retail, and healthcare.

Financial Health Can Be So… Retro

Some of the most popular financial health tools introduced by fintechs actually replicate and automate habits and “life hacks” that many households used successfully before the era of electronic banking and payments. These digital “retronovations” bode well for banks and credit unions seeking to offer services that help their customers while also bringing subscription revenues that lessen institutions’ dependence on penalty fees.

Motivating Change: Behavioral Economics and Financial Health

By Heidi Johnson Director, Financial Health Network Director Heidi Johnson joined the Financial Health Network team in 2019 to lead our work applying behavioral insights to the design and delivery of financial health products. She comes to our organization from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, where she led a behavioral research program and contributed to…

New Pulse Data: Those Who Need COVID-19 Stimulus Most Are the Last to Get It

By David Silberman, Senior Advisor, Financial Health Network The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread economic dislocation. Tens of millions of Americans have lost their jobs, at least temporarily, and millions more have seen their hours drastically cut. Those job and wage losses have fallen disproportionately on low-wage workers, especially blacks and Latinos, who are concentrated…

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 2019 Financial Health Leaders Spotlight Podcast: MMI

2019 Financial Health Leaders Spotlight Podcast: MMI

Our Financial Health Leaders program spotlights the Financial Health Network members who are at the forefront of financial health innovation. Listen in as we hear how MMI is using the FinHealth Score™ to measure the impact of natural disasters on its clients through a new initiative called Project Porchlight.

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.

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2019 Member Kit

Announce your membership publicly and internally using the Press Kit, learn about member-only research and events.

Homeowners and Renters Insurance Spotlight

This brief takes a closer look at the homeowners and renters insurance coverage, acquisition channels, knowledge, and claims experience of American consumers, with a particular focus on low- to moderate-income (LMI) consumers.

“LIFT-UP” by National League of Cities

LIFT-UP (Local Interventions for Financial Empowerment through Utility Payments) is a multi-city initiative overseen by the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Institute for Youth, Education, and Families designed to provide financial counseling to delinquent utility customers