Filene Research Institute

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 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.

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.

S-Card: Save a Little, Spend a Little

Making the gift of savings as easy as traditional gifting.

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.

Unite

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