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Driving the Work of Economic Equity in Underserved Communities
While for many people in the U.S., seeing a bank—or several—is a daily occurrence, a lack of access to financial services is unfortunately a familiar story for underserved communities, especially communities of color. Last year, the Cherry Hill neighborhood of South Baltimore celebrated the opening of a 5,000-square-foot Chase bank branch, marking an important milestone: it was the first national bank to ever open in this historically Black community. Presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Financial Wellness for Employees: Insights from Five Fintechs
Employer-channel fintechs play an increasingly crucial role in supporting employees’ financial health through products like low-cost loans, and financial coaching. The Financial Solutions Lab partnered with the Social Policy Institute at Washington University in St. Louis to examine the uptake, usage, and impact of five companies: Brightside, HoneyBee, Manifest, MedPut, and Onward.
The Future of Financial Wellness is Taking Shape
As the way we work changes, financial wellness should adapt too. Explore these new ideas that are shaping the future. While the initial thrust into remote work was a crisis response, it is now being embraced by both employees and employers. In fact, many companies plan to maintain remote workforces. Presented by Morgan Stanley at Work
How Measurement Can Put Teeth Behind Stakeholder Capitalism
The new commitment to Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics by the World Economic Forum is the first step on a journey to improving the lives of all stakeholders - including customers, employees, and communities.
The 4 Phases of the COVID-19 Economy – What Comes Next?
With the arrival of a new administration in D.C. in a few weeks, it’s time to refocus on what Americans need now to support their financial health. Our recently released 2020 Trends Report found that many Americans were able to cope during the pandemic largely because of…
Good Jobs Matter: Improving Job Quality for Low-Income Workers
While employee benefits are clearly important for financial health, they are the job quality dimension rated lowest among low-income workers. In order to improve employee financial health, employers should invest in benefits that support worker financial well-being.
What We Know to Be True: Making Informed Benefits Decisions in Uncertain Times
During a pandemic, unexpected expenses or unplanned loss of income can have a devastating impact on a household’s day-to-day financial management. Employers have an opportunity to steward their resources more effectively into responsive and informed investments to aid employees’ long-term financial health.
Financial Health Solutions: Using Tax Refunds for Debt Repayment
As consumers around the world struggle to manage debt, learn about the impacts of digital initiatives on debt repayment during tax refund season.
What Banks Need From Their Technology Stack to Support Consumer Financial Health
Explore the current landscape and opportunities to help financial institutions overcome these barriers to power effective finhealth tools.
Why Undocumented Workers Deserve to Be Included in the Social Safety Net
Lack of access to the social safety net has consistently hindered pathways to financial health for undocumented immigrants. Expanding eligibility for benefits to undocumented immigrants, during the pandemic and beyond, would increase financial stability for their families and most likely bolster the economy as a whole.