Reliable access to high-quality small-dollar credit (SDC) is vital to the financial success of millions of U.S consumers.

How financial institutions can build long-term relationships with immigrants before and after immigration reform.

Despite their gradual decline in use, checks remain prevalent, accounting for 33% of non-cash payments in the United States by face value.

Over the past decade, millions of American households have turned to prepaid cards to spend, save, and manage their money.

An increasing number of Americans are turning to nontraditional credit sources for quick access to cash.

The United States financially underserved market generated $89 billion in fees and interest in 2012, representing growth of 8% from $82 billion in 2011.

As developing technology and new regulations continue to spark competition and transform the marketplace, deep consumer knowledge remains the key to success for businesses across the sector.

This report examines the significant volume of recent investment activity in the FinTech market for financially underserved consumers. This consumer finance segment is a dynamic and growing space.

For eight years, the Financial Health Network has championed innovative strategies for meeting the needs of underbanked consumers

The emerging industry of technology startups providing financial services, known as FinTech, has typically targeted a relatively affluent customer base.

Driven to help households better manage their finances and attain financial stability, a number of nonprofits, financial services providers, and government agencies have turned to the concept of financial capability in the search for effective solutions.

Electronic payments are growing by leaps and bounds,overtaking paper as preferred payment mechanisms.