Report: Obstacles Open Opportunities for FIs to Serve Americans With Disabilities
Financial Health Network’s research reveals half of working-age people with disabilities are in financial distress.
Most working-age people with disabilities are not financially healthy, study finds
Fifty percent of working-age people with disabilities have annual household incomes less than $30,000.
New Research from Financial Health Network Shows 90% of Working-Age People with Disabilities are Not Financially Healthy
Report also finds that 93% of people with disabilities are unfamiliar with ABLE Accounts, the primary tool offered by the government for building and maintaining assets without losing public benefits
The Financial Health of People With Disabilities
Despite their ubiquity, people with disabilities are frequently marginalized, resulting in profound impacts to their economic well-being.
‘People Completely Overlooked Me as a Consumer’: Melanie’s Story
What does it feel like to navigate a bank branch as a disabled person? Melanie, who uses a wheelchair, opens up about her experience and shares lessons for the industry as part of our in-depth report on the financial health of people with disabilities.
The Hidden Costs of an ‘Invisible’ Disability: Simone’s Story
Unexpected expenses often mean stretched budgets for disabled people. As part of our in-depth report on the financial health of people with disabilities, 21-year-old Simone shares her experience.
A Former Banker Navigates Life Through a New Lens: Jonathan’s Story
While working in the banking industry in his early thirties, Jonathan began to lose his eyesight. When he told his manager he was having trouble seeing his computer screen, her response was clear: You’re on your own. Ultimately, Jonathan left his banking career due to a lack of accommodations. He held a few other jobs until blindness forced him to stop working completely.
Leveraging Nonprofit-Fintech Partnerships To Improve the Financial Health of Child Care Providers
Hear 2022 Financial Solutions Lab Exchange grantees discuss how they’re helping providers streamline the subsidy billing process and improve their financial health.
Uplifting Communities Through Fintech: Building a Pathway to Financial Inclusion
Join Visa and a few of their innovative fintech partners as they discuss how collaboration in delivering financial services can create a more inclusive banking system. This webinar is EMERGE sponsored content presented by Visa.
6 Ways to Better Support Women in the Workplace
As women make a swift return to the workforce, even exceeding pre-pandemic levels in February, I've been reflecting on my own career. And how the type of support I received hindered or helped me along my journey.
A lifetime of caring for others is leaving mothers broke in retirement
Mothers make a lot of sacrifices for their children, and many do so joyfully. But they may not realize that those tradeoffs could threaten their ability to provide for themselves in their later years.
Commentary: Financial vulnerabilities of families of color threaten region’s collective future
What does it mean to be financially healthy? The core tenets of financial health include positive cash flow, manageable debt and the ability to plan. When families achieve these foundational building blocks, they can purchase a home, pay for college and plan for retirement.