Even in Strong Economy, Most Families Don’t Have Enough Emergency Savings
Research finds that families should aim to have at least six weeks of take-home pay saved for emergencies, but about two-thirds of American families fall short.
House passes bill to help workers save for retirement
The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Thursday to promote retirement security by making it easier for small businesses and other companies to offer retirement plans. Financial Health Network research shows 4 in 10 adults have not saved for their retirement. Read the Article >>
BankThink: Banks are missing their millennial opportunity
In this article, the Financial Health Network’s Thea Garon discusses data from the U.S. Financial Health Pulse that finds only 24% of millennials are financially healthy, and what banks can do to effectively serve their millennial customers. “With an estimated 73 million millennials in the U.S. according to Pew Research Center, this is an incredible opening […]
2019 Financial Health Leaders Spotlight Podcast: Steady
Our Financial Health Leaders program spotlights the Financial Health Network members who are at the forefront of financial health innovation. Listen in as we hear Adam Roseman, CEO of Steady, share how Steady is measuring the financial health of their employees and how that will inform their plans for measuring their members’ financial health in the future.
2019 Financial Health Leaders Spotlight Podcast: Kabbage
Our Financial Health Leaders program spotlights the Financial Health Network members who are at the forefront of financial health innovation. Listen in as we hear how Kabbage is using the Financial Health Network's recently released small business survey and the surprising learnings they have had so far.
It’s a Brave New World: Harnessing the Power of Consumer Data to Improve Financial Health
Data plays an important role in improving consumers’ lives. While there are some risks to sharing data online, with the right safeguards in place, consumer data can provide powerful insights into people’s financial lives that financial service providers can use to develop products, programs, and solutions to improve their customers’ lives.
2019 Financial Health Leaders Spotlight Podcast: MMI
Our Financial Health Leaders program spotlights the Financial Health Network members who are at the forefront of financial health innovation. Listen in as we hear how MMI is using the FinHealth Score™ to measure the impact of natural disasters on its clients through a new initiative called Project Porchlight.
The U.S. Financial Health Pulse Goes to Washington
By Eric Wilson, Associate, Financial Health Network Despite economic indicators showing exceptional GDP growth and record low unemployment, the 2018 U.S. Financial Health Pulse shows that a vast majority of Americans are struggling with their financial health. In April, the Financial Health Network, along with Pulse funders and partners, took the findings of this benchmarking…
Introducing the 2019 Financial Health Leaders
The 2019 Financial Health Leaders designation offers selected organizations additional benefits including peer-learning opportunities through Financial Health Network’s Financial Health Leaders Working Group, a group of industry influencers from Financial Health Network.
Are Americans Financially Healthy? A Groundbreaking Study Takes A Holistic View
72% of Americans are dealing with financial uncertainty. Read our Paid Post on the New York Times, “Are Americans Financially Healthy?” for more findings from the U.S. Financial Health Pulse groundbreaking study. Read the article >>
Gap Between Financial Industry’s Intentions and Actions for Improving Customer Financial Health
New the Financial Health Network Survey Identifies Significant Gap Between Financial Industry’s Intentions and Actions for Improving Customer Financial Health Execs see loyalty, revenue, and competitive differentiation advantages with financial health initiatives, but many remain on the sidelines CHICAGO – April 29, 2019 – The recent U.S. Financial Health Pulse report revealed that only 28 […]
#FinHealthMatters Day should be every day, for everyone
In recognition of #FinHealthMatters Day, we reflect on our efforts to advance the cause of financial health which include research and building partnerships with leading organizations and our network of Members.