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


Research Publications

  1. REAL Solutions Toolkit

    This REAL Solutions (Relevant, Effective, Asset-building, Loyalty-producing services) toolkit gives credit unions resources to implement products, services and business models with which to serve low-wealth households currently using the services of payday lenders, check-cashers, rent-to-own stores, pawnshops and other institutions in the alternative financial sector (AFS).

    REAL Solutions is now a signature program of the National Credit Union Foundation. You can download the toolkit at www.ncuf.coop.

    categories » Limited Income Households, REAL Solutions

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