Economic Education Center of Excellence: Building Hawaii’s Financial Future
After learning most Hawaiians weren’t Financially Healthy in a Financial Health Network report, Chaminade University launched an initiative to build prosperity in the region through culturally responsive programs.
From a Challenging Childhood to a Chosen Family: Yousef’s Story
On his own earlier than planned, 30-year-old Yousef faces a catch-22: not enough education for stable work, not enough savings for more education.
When Economic Strain Sparks Dreams of Policy Change: Margarita’s Story
Growing up in an economically diverse city showed Margarita, now a college junior, how place shapes financial destiny.
From Poverty to a College Degree: Angel’s Story
Without a financial safety net, one college graduate’s journey to a diploma was paved with setbacks and plenty of resolve.
Financial Health Pulse 2025: Financial Health Challenges Persist, Student Debt and Insurance Raise New Alarms
Lower-income, lower-wealth households saw modest gains in savings and debt manageability, while concerns rise over insurance adequacy and impacts from resumed student loan repayment.
Financial Health Pulse® 2025 U.S. Trends Report
Our 2025 report reveals a mixed picture: modest improvements in households’ financial health in the short term and deep disparities over the long term.
600 Job Applications, No Offers: Zerui’s Story
After earning his master’s with honors last year, Zerui is getting by on low-wage work while he continues to apply for jobs. Still, he remains hopeful.
Closing the Racial Wealth Gap With Financial Asset Ownership
A new program aims to equip Black students with the tools and confidence to participate in the stock market.
Summer: Helping Borrowers Secure Student Loan Forgiveness
Learn how fintech Summer partnered with the Financial Health Network to help students pay down debt and build their financial health.
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