Going Into Debt To Buy Back-to-School Shoes: Ashley’s Story
Battling rising costs and caregiving demands, a single mother shares her journey away from debt and toward financial stability.
Credit-Ready but Priced Out: Chicago’s Homeownership Affordability Gap by Neighborhood
Chicago renters overwhelmingly want to own homes, but credit barriers, limited savings, and a shortage of affordable housing often stand in the way.
FinHealth Standards for Credit Cards: Designing for Young Adults
Explore the FinHealth Standards for evidence-based recommendations on designing credit cards that help young adults build stability and resilience.
Why the ‘K-Curve’ Demands Proactive Strategies from Banks Right Now
Beyond managing the impacts on credit portfolios, banks and credit unions need to rethink products and processes for a polarized population.
FinHealth Face-Off: Real Scenarios, Real Solutions
Watch experts tackle real financial challenges in this game show-style session, exploring practical solutions and systems-level approaches to move households from financial strain to lasting stability.
2025 FinHealth Spend Report Shows the Price of Participation in America’s Financial System Hit $455 Billion in 2024, with Financially Vulnerable Bearing the Heaviest Burden
Fees and interest surged by nearly $100B over two years as student loans resumed and credit card debt grew, costing Financially Vulnerable households 17 times more of their income than Financially Healthy households.
FinHealth Spend 2025: The Cost of Financial Services For American Households
Financial Health Network research reveals that Americans spent $455 billion in financial services fees and interest in 2024 as credit costs, student loans, and deep inequities strain households.
FinHealth Standards for Spending Management Products: Checking Accounts and Credit Cards
Discover the first evidence-based standards for designing checking accounts and credit cards that support customer financial health.
Financial Health Solutions: Credit Builder Loans and Rent Reporting
A study with Self examines the potential of two credit-building tools for establishing or improving credit scores.