That’s a Wrap on EMERGE 2019
I had the privilege of serving as emcee at the 2019 EMERGE Financial Health Forum . Here are some highlights from the event.
Financial Literacy Moves from Knowledge to Action
Highlighting some frightening statistics, the Financial Health Network’s 2018 U.S. Financial Health Pulse reminds us of why we need to continue to work on building financial literacy with our clients. Read the Article on ABA Banking Journal >>
Introducing the 2019 Financial Health Leaders
The 2019 Financial Health Leaders designation offers selected organizations additional benefits including peer-learning opportunities through Financial Health Network’s Financial Health Leaders Working Group, a group of industry influencers from Financial Health Network.
Admissions Scandal Misses The Point That Many Students Can’t Afford College (Even If They Get In)
“College students need more help managing their day to day financial health if they are to graduate successfully and parlay their degree into greater financial security.” Read Jennifer Tescher’s insightful Forbes entry about the real problems facing millions of college students that the college admissions scandal missed. Read the article >>
The Problem With Financial Literacy Month
“The idea that we need to teach people to be more financially healthy suggests that they don’t know enough, aren’t trying hard enough and it’s all their fault.” Read Jennifer Tescher’s article in American Banker in which she describes the problem with Financial Literacy Month and gives examples of companies going beyond financial education to […]
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 >>
Beyond Financial Education: Are Leaders Really Committed To Financial Health?
With 72% of people in America facing some level of financial struggle, firms that figure out how to help them are in the best position to successfully differentiate themselves in a market increasingly saturated with commodity products and services.
Making Financial Health more than a Buzzword
By Chandni Ohri, Director, Financial Health Network The financial services industry has been trying to regain the trust and rebuild the relationship with their customers after the fallout of the 2008 financial crisis. In their efforts to regain trust and engage with customers, financial institutions are launching new initiatives focused on financial health and wellness….
Gap Between Financial Industry’s Intentions and Actions for Improving Customer Financial Health
New the Financial Health Network Survey Identifies Significant Gap Between Financial Industry’s Intentions and Actions for Improving Customer Financial Health Execs see loyalty, revenue, and competitive differentiation advantages with financial health initiatives, but many remain on the sidelines CHICAGO – April 29, 2019 – The recent U.S. Financial Health Pulse report revealed that only 28 […]
#FinHealthMatters Day should be every day, for everyone
In recognition of #FinHealthMatters Day, we reflect on our efforts to advance the cause of financial health which include research and building partnerships with leading organizations and our network of Members.
Fintech Founder Q&A: Resolve
Alex Mooradian and his co-founder Michael Bovee teamed up to figure out how to help people in debt better handle unexpected financial crises such as a loss of job or medical emergency. Together they built Resolve, a free platform that creates a custom debt relief plan for users. The platform connects people with an integrated […]
Financial Health and Higher Education: The Power of Assessing Student Financial Health
There is increasing awareness among community colleges and universities regarding the link between student financial health and academic success. In 2018, working closely with a cohort of innovative colleges and universities, Financial Health Network developed a new, holistic framework for not only understanding, but also assessing and measuring student financial health.