Fintech Founder Q&A: MedPut
MedPut is an employee benefit program that provides 0% financing and bill negotiation services for out-of-pocket medical bills, with no impact to an employee’s credit score. Founders Stefan Sharma and Harsha Puvvada share their story. Q. What was the problem in the world that inspired you to start your company? We launched MedPut after observing […]
Financial Solutions Lab Announces Winners of $3 Million Fintech Competition to Improve Financial Health of Overlooked Populations in America
Eight financial technology entrepreneurs focused on delivering innovative financial health solutions chosen to join lab created by the Financial Health Network and JPMorgan Chase Lab to continue focusing on helping startups improve and scale solutions for populations who face difficulty managing their financial lives, such as people of color, low-income women, aging Americans and individuals […]
Financial Health Network Extends Reach to Workplace Sector at EMERGE
Our research shows that employees are struggling financially and are looking to their employers for solutions. The EMERGE workshop represented a doubling-down on our commitment to working with employers, payroll and benefits providers, workers’ representatives, thought leaders, and policymakers to solve employees’ financial challenges.
Fintech Founder Q&A: Honeybee
Ennie Lim, along with co-founders Benny Yiu and Max Zschoch, founded HoneyBee to help employees, regardless of credit history, access an extra week’s pay anytime to help manage unplanned expenses and build credit. The employee’s salary, employment tenure, and accrued paid time off (PTO) is the credit–securing loans with unused PTO is a differentiator in […]
Fintech Founder Q&A: Brightside
Callum King, along with Jacky Chiu, Shawn Leavitt, and Tom Spann founded Brightside, a personalized financial health platform providing employees with one place to go for all their financial needs. King shares why he and his team became fintech founders focused on creating solutions to specifically address workplace financial health challenges. Q. What inspired you […]
The Case for Employers to Invest in Employee Financial Health
Employees at mid- to large-sized companies struggle with many aspects of their financial lives, causing them stress and creating spillover effects on job productivity, according to a new survey of 1,000 employees. In this infographic, Financial Health Network reveals key survey findings and opportunities for employers.
With Many Just A Paycheck Away From Financial Ruin, Employers And FinTech Can Help
Sixty percent of households in America have experienced a financial shock in the past 12 months, according to Pew research. Close to 800,000 federal government employees were affected by the Dec 2018 – Jan 2019 government shutdown, forcing them to go without a paycheck for 35 days and giving this statistic a face. In her inaugural […]
Five Financial Health Startups now Under the Wing of JPM, Financial Health Network
The Financial Solutions Lab, a joint initiative of JPMorgan Chase and the Financial Health Network, on Tuesday announced the winners of its fifth annual competition designed to identify solutions to different consumer financial challenges. This year’s theme was centered on financial health in the workplace, including underserved workers. Read the Article on Amerian Banker >>
Case Study: Designing an Employee Financial Health Management Platform
The Financial Health Network Consulting Services worked with Discover to explore options for creating a comprehensive employee financial health platform.
The Power of Non-Traditional Distribution Channels Webinar
During this Financial Health Network webinar, a group of innovative financial service providers shares about best practices in financial health measurement.
3 Myths About Payroll Card Users — And Why Employers & Providers Should Care
“We tend to spend when the checking account balance is high so I like being able to put in money when I need it, it’s more flexibility. I like the idea of having a buffer account that I can feed into my checking account. I get more control of my finances.” — Matt, Current Payroll Card User…
Making Payroll Cards Work for Employees
An in-depth look at employee payroll card usage and opportunities for improvement in card design and delivery.
Financial Health at Work: A Prescription for Productivity
This infographic illustrates aspects and trends of employee financial health, from how financial stress at work hurts employee productivity to how investing in employee financial health is good for business.
When the Workplace Works: New Approaches to Improving Employee Well-Being
By Brenton Peck, Financial Health Network “Dear Employer, I need help.” I’ve been taking small steps to get ahead — picking up a few extra hours at work, saving diligently in my bank account, and working to rebuild my credit score. But this month, my son had an ER visit, which I thought was covered under his father’s…
Creating A Culture of Innovation that Builds Consumer Financial Knowledge
An EMERGE Pre-Conference Interview with Keynote Speaker Nandita Bakhshi Read about “Culture at the Core” session at the EMERGE Consumer Financial Health Forum. Learn More and Register Today >> Nandita Bakhshi is President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of the West and co-CEO of BNP Paribas USA Inc. She is responsible for the strategic…
Employee Financial Health
This paper addresses how employers can develop robust employee financial health strategies. By supporting the financial well-being of their workers, employers have the ability to promote staff engagement, improve productivity, and strengthen their brand reputation.
Work-Life Imbalance: Why Financial Services Companies Should Care about their Employees’ Financial Health
By Rachel Schneider, Financial Health Network At the dawn of the industrial revolution, manufacturing jobs were terrible jobs. Conditions were dangerous; hours were far, far too long. But over time, the nature of the work changed. Whether the changes were the result of unionization, regulation or just good business, what history reminds us is that…
How Walmart is championing well-being among the country’s largest workforce
An EMERGE Pre-Conference Interview with Speaker David Hoke By Elizabeth Vivirito, Financial Health Network Read about “From the Corner Office to the Cubicle: Financial Health at Work,” session at the EMERGE Consumer Financial Health Forum. Learn More and Register Today >> David Hoke is Sr. Director of Health & Well-Being at Walmart. What is it — exactly — that…
Financial Solutions Lab Snapshot: Innovations in Helping Consumers Weather Financial Shocks
Over the last year, more than 100 million American households experienced a financial shock. This year the Financial Solutions Lab’s second $3 million challenge was seeking solutions that could help Americans to weather such shocks.
“PayGoal” by Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners
Can a workplace financial counseling program leverage mobile tools to boost the financial health of low-and-moderate income employees?
“MyPath Savings” by MyPath
MyPath partners with workforce development programs and financial institutions to help young adults improve their financial health.
Infographic: Improving the Financial Capability of Goodwill Employees
Learn how Goodwill created a mutually beneficial situation for the organization and its employees by offering payroll cards with features to help employees spend, save, and budget.
How Should We Serve the Short-Term Credit Needs of Low-Income Consumers?
Almost one-third of the 30 million U.S. households who are unbanked or underbanked borrow to pay for small-dollar, short-term needs.
Employer-Based Collaboration: Lessons from Financially Fit Minnesota
A unique model for regional, employer-based collaboration to increase the usage of basic financial services has emerged recently in Minnesota, with relevant lessons for companies, communities, and advocates nationwide.
Distributing Prepaid Cards Through Worker Centers: A Gateway to Asset Building for Low-Income Households
This research paper explores the mismatch between the consumer needs of low-wage immigrant unbanked and underbanked populations and existing financial products and vendor strategies.
Financial Services in the Workplace: Using Intermediaries to Achieve Long-Term Value
Discover the potential of HR outsourcers, payroll companies, worksite marketing firms, and other intermediaries to provide distribution and marketing opportunities for financial services.