EMERGE Live 2020
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, we reimagined our annual in-person EMERGE Forum conference as EMERGE Live – our first-ever live digital experience.
In Their Words: What Older Adults Struggling Financially Need
Despite the recent stimulus, increased vaccinations, and gathering momentum of reopenings across the country, millions are still struggling with their financial health. Ongoing economic uncertainty, job loss, and physical health concerns have caused many to shift financial priorities just to stay afloat. In the Financial Health Network’s latest…
New Financial Health Pulse Data Shows Millions of Americans Still Financially Struggling Amid Ongoing Pandemic
Food insecurity and fear of eviction pervasive among those hardest hit financially by pandemic with many borrowing money or cutting back on healthcare visits and medication
One Year into the Pandemic, Millions of Americans Still Struggling
Since the last Pulse survey in August 2020, more people are struggling to afford healthcare, which may lead to long-term health consequences beyond those created directly by COVID-19.
Non-Prime Tracker Report
Provided by Elevate Credit, this research discusses the trend of decreased household income for prime and non-prime folks alike since the pandemic began. With this trend continuing, this decrease is likely to manifest itself within holiday spending.
2020 U.S. Household Bill Pay Market Size & Category Breakout
Provided by doxo, this research reveals that Americans spend $2.75 trillion annually – over one fifth (21%) of all U.S. consumer spending – across 11 primary bill payment categories.
$600 Stimulus Check Impact Report
Provided by doxo, this research examines consumers' reactions toward the $600 stimulus checks they received from the U.S. federal government in 2020.
Two Simple (And Unusual) Ways To Help American Families Build Emergency Savings
The importance of emergency savings is well-documented. According to research published in January 2020 by Bankrate, four out of 10 Americans would need to borrow money to cover a $1,000 emergency expense. Or, to put it another way, many low-income American families lack the savings to cover one month’s worth of living expenses. Read the […]
The U.S. Financial Health Pulse: A Roadmap for Recovery
As vaccines roll out across the country, the Biden administration is considering bold policies to help struggling households, businesses, and communities recover from the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. For these efforts to be successful, the new administration – along with businesses, employers, and other stakeholders –…
FinHealth MAP: Building a Business Strategy for Financial Health Impact
Achieving financial health impact doesn’t need to be a journey into the unknown. Learn how the Financial Health Network's FinHealth MAP can help guide your organization.
Measurement matters in improving financial health
The majority of people in America expect their primary financial institutions to help them improve their financial health, yet only 14% “agree strongly” that they are actually receiving this service. This gap in expectations is a prime opportunity for credit unions to be on the forefront of financial health and to compete effectively by addressing […]
Breaking Silos and Challenging Inequities in America: An Interview with Jennifer Tescher
The founder and CEO of the Financial Health Network discusses COVID’s impact on communities of color, Financial Health Network’s projects for 2021, and her take on CFI’s strategic priorities. Read the Interview >>