Research Paper

Fintech as a Solution for Employee Financial Health: Findings from Five Exploratory Studies

We partnered with five fintechs – Brightside, HoneyBee, Manifest, MedPut, and Onward
to explore how they’re used and their impact on employees’ financial lives.

Tuesday, June 15, 2021
 Fintech as a Solution for Employee Financial Health: Findings from Five Exploratory Studies

Top Takeaways

We partnered with five fintechs – Brightside, HoneyBee, Manifest, MedPut, and Onward
to explore how they’re used and their impact on employees’ financial lives.

Grandmother and granddaughter using digital tablet in the couch

Fintech products are in demand among financially vulnerable employees

Businesswoman check data in smartphone and tablet

Employees who engage more with fintech benefits show lower turnover rates

Asian senior father and his adult son using laptop computer while sitting at home

Employer-supported savings and loans products can replace high-cost alternatives

Go Deeper Into each Company’s Findings

Learn about the individual impact of these five fintechs in our exploratory studies.

Brightside

Brightside, a holistic offering that uses data, a platform of financial products, and financial assistants to provide employees with personalized guidance

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HoneyBee

HoneyBee, an employer-sponsored annual benefit providing employees access to 0% APR, no-fee loans, and unlimited financial coaching.

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Manifest

Manifest, a product facilitating 401(k) transfers for individuals that switch employers.

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MedPut

MedPut, an employee benefit that provides an interest-free payment plan and negotiates discounts on out-of-pocket healthcare bills.

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Onward

Onward, a nonprofit employer-sponsored mobile savings and financial education app that enables workers of all income levels to build financial security.

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Our Partner

The research in this report was conducted in partnership with the Social Policy Institute (SPI) at Washington University in St. Louis.

Fintech as a Solution for Employee Financial Health: Findings from Five Exploratory Studies

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