Checks going away soon for Social Security, most federal payments
Consumer advocates say the phase-out could create headaches for seniors and other beneficiaries who don't move to direct deposit or other options by Sept. 30.
EMERGE 2025 Reflection: Game On! ING Trailblazes with Innovative Financial Health Measurement
Working together to embed financial health into the DNA of banking and financial services will be more sustainable and effective than trying to mandate and regulate it.
2025 Sees Rise in Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck
A growing share of U.S. workers are struggling to cover expenses as everyday costs continue to weigh heavily on household budgets, according to new survey findings.
Still Striving for Financial Independence: Becky’s Story
Entering adulthood has come with ‘curveballs’ that her parents never faced, and an increasingly uneven playing field to catch up.
Financial wellness benefits that help — and hurt — employees
Financial wellness benefits should be helping employees improve their financial health, but impractical and ineffective benefit offerings are actually hurting their chances at stability.
As gig workers become more common, how can HR meet their financial needs?
As inflation remains high and economic concerns persist, financial struggles are hitting workers across industries and job levels—but one talent pool may be facing particularly challenging times, necessitating strategic involvement from HR, experts say.
Deep Dive: Building Financial Resiliency
Last month, I spoke at an event hosted by the Federal Reserve. The theme of the event was “Unleashing a Financially Inclusive Future”.
600 Job Applications, No Offers: Zerui’s Story
After earning his master’s with honors last year, Zerui is getting by on low-wage work while he continues to apply for jobs. Still, he remains hopeful.
Financial Health Network Releases New, First of its Kind, Framework for Employers to Close Financial Health Gaps in their Workforce
Pioneering research offers the first data-backed roadmap for designing compensation strategies that actually improve worker financial health.
Why Scam Protection Must Be Part of Financial Health Conversations
Fraud and scams cost Americans billions each year and undermine financial security and trust. Combating this crisis requires cross-sector collaboration, education, and innovative defenses.
Member Communities: Where FinHealth Peers Make Progress Together
From childcare subsidies to retirement planning, Linda Luman of Achieve shows how Member Communities are helping to support worker financial health.
At UBS, Melinda Hightower Led a Group Focused on Minority Investors. Now She’s Branched Out on Her Own.
Hightower explains the changing dynamics around diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and why she started her own consulting firm.