In 2010, Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) launched its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Credit Builder program with the primary goal to establish or improve credit for low-income Latino immigrants and help them responsibly manage credit over the long term.

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

The need for new ideas to improve Americans’ financial capability has been evident throughout the recent recession.

The Financial Health Network led a consumer research study on secured card products, conducted with MasterCard and Blue Flame Consulting.