Short-Term Gains, But Little Lasting Progress on Financial Health, New Report Finds
A new report from the Financial Health Network has found the share of households who are “financially healthy” has not meaningfully increased since 2022.
New FinHealth Standards Industry Assessment Series by Financial Health Network Finds Severe Gaps in America’s Checking Accounts
First-of-its-kind analysis of leading financial institutions finds that only 20% of assessed checking accounts meet even half the FinHealth Standards, with many other critical tools largely missing.
Open Banking Fees Threaten Financial Health
Allowing bi-lateral agreements between self-interested companies to serve as a proxy for thoughtful federal policy is no way to build an ecosystem that is so important to the financial health of consumers.
Financial Health Impact Lab: Putting Innovations To the Test
The Financial Health Impact Lab partnered with Members to uncover how their products influenced financial outcomes.
The Early Adopters: Who’s Using AI for Financial Advice?
AI is already transforming money management, but we have work to do to ensure it truly supports people’s financial decision-making and advances their financial health.
The trouble with ending US checks
The government must modernize payments, but officials retiring paper checks should be thoughtful and inclusive, the CEO of a consumer group writes.
From Poverty to a College Degree: Angel’s Story
Without a financial safety net, one college graduate’s journey to a diploma was paved with setbacks and plenty of resolve.
Employer-sponsored emergency-savings accounts are becoming a hot perk. Here’s how they work.
Americans, squeezed by high prices and a weak job market, struggle to save for emergencies on their own. In response, many companies are offering emergency savings as a workplace benefit.
Direct-to-Consumer EWA Still Poses “Debt Trap” Risk, New CRL Report Argues
After a long two weeks on the road, I’m finally back home in the Netherlands (if a bit jet lagged.) I’m 3/7ths of the way through my fall conference circuit, with Finovate, MX’s Money Experience Summit, and LoanPro’s Salt Flats Summit behind me.
Which Benefits Do Today’s Workers Need Most?
With open enrollment season approaching, Members gathered to explore new research on essential benefits and strategies to boost worker financial health.
Financial Health Pulse 2025: Financial Health Challenges Persist, Student Debt and Insurance Raise New Alarms
Lower-income, lower-wealth households saw modest gains in savings and debt manageability, while concerns rise over insurance adequacy and impacts from resumed student loan repayment.
Better banking for all through financial wellness
Only 46% of U.S. adults have enough emergency savings to cover three months of expenses, according to a survey by Bankrate.