...to use the tool; and urges caution as the FDIC explores moving towards online survey responses, given some un/underbanked and low-income consumers’ reluctance to submit personal information via online platforms....
The updated Bank On National Account Standards identify critical product features for bank or credit union accounts appropriate to those currently outside of the mainstream banking system. Core account features...
...their community, including through leveraging public funding streams. The Financial Empowerment Center Model Professionally trained counselors support their clients in navigating complex financial challenges and choices, helping them identify and...
...education. Learn more about opportunities for local governments to protect their residents in the consumer financial marketplace on our new mini-site, www.protectinglocalconsumers.org. Since 2017, with generous funding from the W.K....
This report is a three-year evaluation of the Financial Empowerment Center initiative’s replication in 5 cities (Denver, CO; Lansing, MI; Nashville, TN; Philadelphia, PA and San Antonio, TX). Financial Empowerment...
This Executive Summary highlights key findings from a three-year evaluation of the Financial Empowerment Center initiative’s replication in 5 cities (Denver, CO; Lansing, MI; Nashville, TN; Philadelphia, PA and San...
...high-quality one-on-one financial counseling for low-income residents, thanks to generous support from Bloomberg Philanthropies as part of its American Cities Initiative. To learn more about FEC Public, visit www.fecpublic.org. ...
...CA; San Francisco, CA; Memphis, TN; Shreveport, LA; and Syracuse, NY. The CFE Fund will select additional municipalities for future grant cohorts. To learn more about FEC Public, visit www.fecpublic.org....
...leader for two years to focus solely on improving banking access for residents. The Bank On Fellowship program is the first national initiative of its kind focused on building a...
...vibrant national learning community to help local government partners plan, launch, and sustain Financial Empowerment Centers for their residents. To learn more about the national FEC Public initiative, visit www.fecpublic.org...