Alumni Spotlight: Building Better Communities
These Financial Health Network alumni are now focused on solutions that help small businesses and communities thrive.
Financial Health Network study shows circular relationship between financial, mental health
A new Financial Health Network study released last month shows a circular relationship between mental and financial health. While it is well-known that mental health challenges lead to financial issues, financial issues often produce additional mental health concerns.
Financial stress is making us mentally and physically ill. Here’s how to cope
Years ago, I received a surprise in the mail: a $500 bill for a recent X-ray. I was earning an entry-level media salary at the time (for the uninitiated, that’s equivalent to peanuts), and the shock of having to figure out how to cover an unexpected expense sent my pulse racing with anxiety and my head pounding with stress.
Michael McAfee | Rewiring Corporate America To Advance Racial Equity
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, many large companies made commitments to advance equity. Nearly four years later, those commitments have largely faded away – despite the strong link between equity and business outcomes, innovation, and long-term value creation. How can we urge corporate America to make racial and economic equity a foundational part of their businesses, so that all of us can prosper? Listen to Jennifer’s conversation with Michael McAfee, President and CEO of PolicyLink, about the pivotal role of corporations in promoting inclusion and key steps for embedding equity into business standards.
FinHealth24: Financial Health Network’s Brenton Peck Provides ‘A Little Cup of Happiness’
Brenton Peck, Director of Financial Services Solutions at Financial Health Network, stopped by the Studio Lounge just after his opening keynote entitled: "A Little Cup of Happiness."
Americans are saving less. That might actually be a sign of economic strength.
The personal consumption expenditures index released Friday by the Commerce Department gave us a bit of insight into the financial health of American households, specifically how much money we’re saving right now.
Anne Evens | Reflecting on the Cost of the Climate Crisis
As the climate crisis deepens, it weighs most heavily on marginalized communities that are already financially fragile. How do we protect these groups from the economic impact of rising energy costs, pollution, and natural disasters as we combat climate change? Listen in as Anne Evens, CEO of Elevate, joins Jennifer to explore the climate-financial health connection and how government, financial, and nonprofit leaders can drive equity through climate action.
Alumni Spotlight: Championing Financial Health Across Sectors
Meet two Financial Health Network alumni who have gone on to new industries to influence financial lives at scale.
Visionary Spotlight: Reflections from UN Secretary-General’s Special Advocate Queen Máxima
Our 2021 Financial Health Visionary Award honoree shares why she’s committed to financial health and key opportunities for the movement in its next chapter.
Reps. Beatty and Kim Advocate for Financial Capability to Promote Economic Freedom for Americans
Today, Financial Literacy and Wealth Creation Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced a resolution to recognize April as Financial Literacy Month to increase public awareness of the value of financial capability and the need for sound money management practices.
Is Money Making You Sick?
The stress of doing your taxes is likely behind you, but there are plenty of other money worries keeping people up at night.
Suze Orman | Rethinking How People Save
What’s the key to financial security today? As technology and a shifting economy reshape how we save, spend, borrow, and plan for the future, mastering the art of money management is critical for achieving financial health. Join us as Jennifer speaks with Suze Orman – personal finance expert, author, Emmy Award winner, and Co-Founder of workplace emergency savings platform SecureSave – about the critical role of savings and the most important step companies can take to support employees’ financial success.