Through independent research and innovation, the Filene Research Institute explores issues vital to the future of credit unions and consumer finance.


Build Wealth

Auto Savings

Encouraging savings while borrowing.

CU Donate to Win

A lottery that benefits charity.

CU PICK 64

Engaging a younger demographic through online game-play.

Giving CD

Supporting the cooperative movement beyond being a member of a credit union.

Hi 5

A family savings partnership based on matching funds.

Money Maximizer

Get the biggest bang for your buck

No Excuses Savings Club

Fueling savings with debit card usage.

Online Goal Setting

Using commitment contracts to meet savings goals.

Prize-linked Savings

Developing life-long financial habits by adding an element of chance to the discipline of savings. See innovation at its best in the Save to Win 2009 Results and 2010 Implications report.

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R-Bond

Removing roadblocks to retirement savings for small businesses.

S-Card: Save a Little, Spend a Little

Making the gift of savings as easy as traditional gifting.

Savings Exchange

The Savings Exchange empowers low income individuals with valuable financial literacy and ongoing support while providing small businesses with a low-cost financial service alternative.

Shape Up Certificate

Improve your financial fitness

SimplySave

Using theories of behavioral economics to stimulate automatic savings.

The Savings Revolution

Overhauling financial lifestyles with simple strategies that are supported by social media and friendly competition.

Two Grand Plan

A savings plan to create an emergency fund of $2,000.

Unite

A “friends and family” program to expand credit union relationships.