From Innovation To Impact: A Founder’s Story
Listen in as Wemimo Abbey, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of fintech unicorn Esusu, reflects on his entrepreneurial journey and his vision for a world where everyone can access safe, affordable housing.
Reflecting on 20 Years of Financial Health
As we celebrate 20 years of financial health, hear longtime champions across the movement reflect on our progress, the challenges that persist, and the opportunities that lie ahead.
Pre-Conference Session | FinX Workshop: Spend the Day in Your Customer’s Shoes
Put yourself in your customer’s shoes during FinX. This unique half-day experience will give you the opportunity to come face-to-face with common financial struggles and create solutions that build customer trust.
BECU: Leveraging Data To Improve Member Savings and Financial Health
Washington-based credit union BECU partnered with the Financial Health Network to better understand, measure, and improve its members’ financial health.
BECU: Leading With Data To Advance Financial Health
BECU’s journey to improve member financial health led to a new strategy, an increase in data-driven initiatives, and positive outcomes for its members.
A Conversation with Janis Bowdler, the Treasury Department’s First Counselor for Racial Equity
Janis Bowdler has spent the last two decades advancing economic equity solutions for communities of color and breaking down the barriers that underpin the disparities in wealth and financial security by race and gender. Listen to her discuss her vision and goals for advancing racial equity in public policy.
Breaking Barriers: Expanding Access to Capital for Small Businesses
Small- and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of our economy, yet many entrepreneurs struggle to access capital – particularly those from underrepresented communities. Join us as we explore the current capital provider ecosystem, ways to equitably assess creditworthiness, and strategies to expand capital access and bolster financial health for entrepreneurs.
“Buy now, pay later” plans can rack up steep interest charges. Here’s what shoppers should know.
Although U.S. consumers have embraced "buy now, pay later" loans in part because of marketing claims that they offer zero-percent financing, shoppers should be on their guard. Some BNPL products charge exorbitant interest rates, along with heavy fees when you miss a payment, according to Consumer Reports.
New Buy Now, Pay Later Loans Come With More Risks
Companies like Affirm, Klarna, PayPal, and Sezzle that offer interest-free pay-in-four loans also provide longer-term loans that can have high interest rates, confusing consumers.
Start Today, Succeed Tomorrow: Seizing the Moment for FinancialHealth
Join fellow Members for a preview of findings from the Financial Health Pulse® 2023 U.S. Trends Report, a panel discussion of hot topics in financial health, and an early look at Member benefits coming in 2024.
Building Trust in Banks
In America, closing gaps in financial inclusion means overcoming confidence barriers as well as access barriers. Hear industry experts as they share new insights on financial inclusion and solutions for connecting underserved communities with trustworthy services that build financial health.
Uniting for FinHealth: Building a Future of Equitable Systems
As we approach our 20 years of the movement, we reflect on the immense strides we have made thus far. However, the challenges we face are greater than any individual, team, company, or industry can solve alone. Come explore novel avenues of collaboration and the construction of equitable systems that cater to the requirements of those facing financial adversity.