Back to the Future
Some are old enough to remember when the internet and financial services came together in the mid-1990’s, enabling brokerage customers to trade securities online. Clunky dial-up
Announcing the 2023 Impact Report
We’re excited to share the release of our 2023 impact report! In the report you’ll find: A letter from CFR’s Executive Director A snapshot of CFR’s products and programs in
2023 Holiday Wish List
More lenders who provide safe and affordable loans that improve the credit and/or debt position of low-wealth individuals. Lower-cost basic banking and savings accounts tailored fo
Higher Standards
As a capitalist society we have a seemingly endless array of products to choose from, such as clothes, food, and many other consumer products. With so many choices and providers [&
VITACon 2023
A Recap of VITACon ‘23 from CFR Partnership Program Manager, Christian Govea It was an absolute pleasure to attend VITACon this year. As a first time attendee and recent particip
Direct Payments (R)Evolution
The growth of direct cash transfer (DCT) programs has been an exciting and promising tool as a means of addressing poverty and wealth inequality. In recent years it has garnered [&
A Better Approach for Unbanked Employees
More than 75% of Americans say that increasing financial stress is impacting their productivity at work. Financial insecurity has hit all-time highs in many segments of the workfor
Expand Financial Inclusion For All
Imagine immigrating to America to seek a better life for your family. You strive for a better economic opportunity that will afford living expenses, obtain adequate housing, and ac
The Personal Debt Conundrum
It was sobering to see the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Q1 2023 report on household debt, where total US household debt surpassed $17 trillion at the end of […]
Meet the Newbies!
Please join us in welcoming CFR’s newest team members! Here at CFR, we are manifesting 2023 to be one of our best years yet–and what better way to begin the […]
