Unpacking the 2026 U.S. Trends Report: 4 Takeaways for Financial Institutions
Researcher Andrew Warren shares four findings from the latest Financial Health Pulse U.S. Trends Report poised to impact financial services.
Taking the Pulse of Americans’ Financial Health
Bank Nerd Corner welcomes Taylor Nelms, Vice President of Research and Insights at the Financial Health Network.
Consumers’ financial vulnerability hits record high: Report
The share of American households considered "financially vulnerable" rose to 17%, the highest level since at least 2018, according to the nonprofit Financial Health Network.
Measuring Financial Health: A Framework
This working paper presents a practical framework for measuring financial health.
Financial Health Pulse® 2026 U.S. Trends Report: Stressors Mount and Vulnerability Returns
New Financial Health Pulse® data show a reversal in household financial health trends, with vulnerability rising amid mounting financial pressures.
Financial Health Pulse 2026: Financial Vulnerability Hits a Record High as Last Year’s Gains Reverse, Low-Income Households Hit Hardest
Insurance confidence and debt manageability both fell to multi-year lows, with low-income households seeing the steepest declines in savings and bill payment.
More U.S. Households Are Struggling Financially, Analysis Finds
Inflation and a pullback in government assistance have resulted in more people having trouble paying their bills, a nonoprofit found in its annual report.
Measuring Financial Health
Governor Michael S. Barr at EMERGE Financial Health 2026 | Scaling Progress, Shaping the Future | Atlanta, Georgia
Building Customer Loyalty by Committing to High Standards
Why do shared standards matter for consumers and institutions? Unpack how clear benchmarks support stronger governance and more consistent outcomes.