Checks Won’t Cut It: Getting COVID-19 Relief To The Most Vulnerable
In all likelihood, the federal government will be sending out tens of millions of paper checks in the coming weeks and months to those who qualify for aid under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Read the Article >>
Coronavirus is Shining a Light on America’s Lack of Paid Sick Leave: Here’s How Savings Can Help
As the COVID-19 pandemic (commonly called coronavirus) unfolds, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is issuing a number of common-sense recommendations – including one to stay home if you’re sick. Because the disease spreads primarily from person-to-person contact, remaining out of close personal contact with others not only allows the sick person to recover, it […]
How the coronavirus crisis will hit American workers, in one chart
The people who can least afford to lose their jobs are the ones who’ll be hit the fastest and the hardest by the coronavirus recession. Read the Article >>
To solve the economic crisis, we will have to solve the health-care crisis
In Washington, the focus has now turned to the economic response to the coronavirus pandemic, with experts and politicians proposing their preferred policy tools — ranging from tax cuts to corporate bailouts to direct payments of cash. Each is worth debating, but the focus is misplaced. This is not an economic crisis; it is a health-care crisis. […]
Spread Financial Empathy Instead Of Coronavirus
The virus will bankrupt more people than it kills” predicted Jennifer Tescher, CEO of the Financial Health Network. “Missing even one paycheck can have a domino effect for families, leaving a trail of missed mortgage or rent payments, utility shut-offs, unpaid bills.” Read the Article >>
Even with the recent strong economy, many Americans are struggling—ex-Fed chair Janet Yellen explains why
Less than a third of Americans consider themselves to be financially healthy. In fact, more than half report struggling with some aspect of their financial lives, according to a comprehensive survey released in November by the Financial Health Network. Read the Article >>
The Power Of Purpose: Fintech’s Role In Stakeholder Capitalism
First came the statement from the Business Roundtable redefining the role of business in society. Then came Larry Fink’s annual shareholder letter, in which he said BlackRock would make environmental sustainability a core investment criterion.
Hawaii Financial Health Pulse: 2019 Survey Results
The majority of Americans are struggling financially – and the everyday economic reality is similar for those who live and work in Hawaii. The Hawaii Financial Health Pulse offers an in-depth view of their financial struggles and coping strategies, along with potential solutions to improve financial health across Hawaii and the rest of the country.
Despite a strong economy, just 29% of Americans are financially ‘healthy,’ according to a new report
The economy may be booming, but a large percentage of Americans report feeling insecure in their own financial lives, according to a new report from the Financial Health Network. The U.S. Financial Health Pulse 2019 Trends Report asked Americans about four buckets of financial health — saving, spending, borrowing and planning — and compared responses from […]
An Open Letter To Amazon: You, Too, Can be a Financial Health Company
“Just like your summer reading recommendations, you could offer financial tips for preparing for summer vacation expenses, getting ready for back to school needs in the fall, and tax-time tips in the winter.” Read Jennifer Tescher’s open letter to Amazon. Read the article >>
Are Americans Financially Healthy? A Groundbreaking Study Takes A Holistic View
72% of Americans are dealing with financial uncertainty. Read our Paid Post on the New York Times, “Are Americans Financially Healthy?” for more findings from the U.S. Financial Health Pulse groundbreaking study. Read the article >>
Webinar: Solving the Cash Crunch: Helping Small Businesses Access Check Funds Faster
Watch a presentation and discussion about the challenges that checks place on small business cash flow as small organizations wait for personal and business checks to clear.