Financial Health Pulse® 2022 U.S. Trends Report
Our 2022 U.S. Trends Report tells a far different story than prior years. Data from the nationally representative probability-based Pulse survey, fielded in April and May 2022, show that financial health declined for the first time in the project’s five-year history.
3 Approaches to Using Administrative Data To Measure Financial Health
Choosing the best approach to implement will depend on a company’s proposed use case, available data types, and resources available for analysis.
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Closing the Racial Wealth Gap With Financial Asset Ownership
A new program aims to equip Black students with the tools and confidence to participate in the stock market.
Pulse Points: Disparities in Credit Scores and Length of Credit History
How is credit history related to race and ethnicity, and what steps can financial service providers take to address credit health inequities?
6 Reasons the Middle Class Could Financially Struggle in 2025
The middle class as we know it emerged in the post-World War II era. This cohort, sandwiched between the wealthy and the working class, makes up the biggest percentage of Americans, but that could be changing.
“It’s The Economy, Stupid:” Why America Should Measure Financial Health
As political pundits dissect the election results, one message has become abundantly clear: the economy is not working for many Americans.
From Inclusion To Mobility: How CDFIs Use Measurement To Serve Communities
Long considered the “on-ramp” to financial services for underserved communities, many CDFIs are shifting their focus to support financial health.
Financial Health Pulse 2024: 70% of Americans Remain Financially Unhealthy as Day-to-Day Financial Health Weakens, Middle Income Households Hit Especially Hard
Latest report on America’s financial health reveals stark contradictions depending on whether a household has credit card debt or investments; middle income households see sharp drop in ability to manage debt.
Financial Health Pulse® 2024 U.S. Trends Report
Some households were more acutely affected by the past year’s economic forces than others, depending on their debts and assets held.
Pulse Points Summer 2024: The Financial Health of Foreign-Born Consumers
How does the financial health of foreign-born consumers compare with those born in the U.S., and how can we set immigrants up for financial success?
BlackRock’s Emergency Savings Initiative: Helping More Americans Save
Recognizing that millions of Americans lack short-term savings, BlackRock set out to discover how to help more families build a financial safety net.