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Business Wire
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Hometap Partners with iGrad to Integrate Enrich Financial Wellness Platform, Enhancing Support for Homeowners' Financial Journey
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hometap, the Boston-based financial technology company pioneering home equity financing solutions for American homeowners, announced a partnership with financial education company iGrad to offer its Enrich financial wellness platform to invested homeowners. This strategic partnership enhances Hometap's commitment to homeowner success by providing essential financial education resources that support better decision-making throughout the entire home investment journey and beyond. Through this partnership, invested homeowners will gain free access to Hometap's Financial Health Hub, powered by Enrich. This new platform addresses the critical connection between financial education and long-term homeownership stability that Hometap has identified through years of working with homeowners. The platform includes practical tools that homeowners can immediately apply to their financial habits: nearly 3,000 articles on essential topics like budgeting and credit management, plus over 500 instructional videos, interactive tutorials, and financial calculators. The content is personalized to each homeowner's unique situation and enables them to build confidence, whether they're planning for a successful investment settlement or strengthening their overall financial well-being. "This partnership advances our commitment to empowering homeowners well beyond their home equity needs," said Jeffrey Glass, CEO of Hometap. "By equipping them with personalized tools and guidance, we're helping them navigate financial decisions with confidence throughout their investment journey. We're dedicated to providing support not only at the time of investment, but as they work toward achieving their long-term goals." This initiative comes at an important time when financial stress is a widespread concern. In a recent April CNBC survey, more than 70% of Americans said they feel stressed about their finances. For homeowners juggling daily expenses and long-term goals, that stress can be especially challenging. The 2024 TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal Finance Index shows that financial literacy can help ease this burden, as individuals with stronger financial knowledge spend less time focused on their finances. This partnership provides homeowners with the personalized resources and financial education they need to reduce stress and feel empowered to make informed decisions, build stronger financial foundations, and work toward sustainable financial security. 'We're thrilled to partner with Hometap to expand access to personalized financial education for homeowners. Enrich was built to meet individuals where they are on their financial journey, and this collaboration allows us to support homeowners during one of the most significant financial decisions they'll make,' said Kevin Soehner, Senior Vice President of Operations at iGrad. 'By combining Hometap's innovative home equity solutions with our data-driven financial wellness platform, we're helping homeowners build confidence, reduce stress, and take control of their financial future.' The integrated financial wellness platform will be available to homeowners who have a home equity investment with Hometap in May. About Hometap Founded in 2017, Hometap is a Boston-based fintech company on a mission to make homeownership less stressful and more accessible. Starting with its industry-leading home equity investment product, the company has helped over 18,000 homeowners across the U.S. access their home equity without having to take on additional monthly payments or sell their home. Hometap expanded its suite of innovative financial products and services in 2022 with the Home Equity Dashboard. This digital platform is designed to help homeowners at every stage of their journey make more informed financial decisions about their home — and take action on those decisions — with confidence. Learn more at About iGrad iGrad is a San Diego-based financial technology company that offers financial wellness solutions to more than 600 colleges and universities, more than 20,000 employers and more than 300 financial institutions. The company's Enrich Financial Wellness platform provides personalized, interactive financial education tools and resources designed to help users improve their financial knowledge and make better financial decisions. The platform has received numerous awards, including Education Program of the Year (The Institute for Financial Literacy) and Best Product award (University Business Magazine). For more information about the Enrich platform, visit
Associated Press
05-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
University of Phoenix and Goalsetter Continue Financial Wellness Webinar Series With Practical Tips on Creating an Emergency Fund
University of Phoenix is pleased to continue its webinar series with Goalsetter, an award-winning financial education platform dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve financial wellness through engaging and practical resources. The sixth installment of the ten-part series, 'Emergency Funds are Critical; How to Create Them, even if You Think You Can't,' will take place on Tuesday, April 15, at 12 p.m. MST. This session, featuring Goalsetter Founder and CEO Tanya Van Court, guest speaker Ben Brazier from Edward Jones and moderated by University of Phoenix Financial Literacy Director Chris Conway, will focus on the importance of having an emergency fund, setting a funding goal, and practical ways to save for emergency expenses. 'Building an emergency fund is a vital step towards financial security,' shared Conway. 'Our newest webinar aims to provide practical strategies to help individuals set up and grow their emergency funds. By offering our students the information and tools to prepare for unexpected expenses, we empower them to handle financial challenges with confidence and peace of mind.' Throughout the series, participants will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to build savings, minimize debt, plan for a secure financial future and engage in Q&A sessions during each webinar. 'Collaborating with University of Phoenix allows us to reach an audience of adult learners and provide them with the skills to make sound financial choices,' stated Van Court. 'At Goalsetter, we believe we believe it is never too early or too late to learn the building blocks of building wealth and financial stability. We look forward to equipping participants with the knowledge to make informed decisions and help them feel confident in managing their finances.' Each month during the series, University of Phoenix and Goalsetter will offer webinars focused on key strategies for financial wellness: November: Managing Credit Card Debt and Fostering Good Credit Habits December: Paying for School and Scholarships January: The Art and Science of Effective Budgeting February: Stop Overspending: 5 Tips March: Yes! You Can Save Money: Little Actions that Add Up April: Emergency Funds are Critical; How to Create Them, Even If You Think You Can't May: Why Credit Scores are Important and How to Improve Them June: How to Plan for Your Eventual Retirement July: Investing in Your Family's Future August: How to Set Your Kids Up for Future Financial Success In addition to the Goalsetter webinar series, University of Phoenix supports students' financial wellness by offering a suite of resources and tools to help them manage their finances responsibly. One such resource is the iGrad® online money-management tool, which students can use to learn how to budget, save, minimize borrowing and understand future student loan payments. iGrad is a registered trademark of iGrad, inc. Individuals interested in exploring additional opportunities to save time and money at the University may use the University's Savings Explorer® tool for prospective students. The Savings Explorer tool presents information about scholarship opportunities and transferring college credit and earning credit for prior learning through Prior Learning Assessment, national testing programs, alternative course providers, and military service. By answering a few simple questions, prospective students can learn about what other students with relevant experience have saved. . About Goalsetter Founded in 2016, the affiliated Goalsetter companies are family saving, investing, financial education, and smart spending platforms that make it easy for the whole family to go cashless while teaching them how to be money-smart. Centered around fun, relevant, and engaging financial education content, Goalsetter companies' smart money platform for families provides users with an FDIC-Insured Savings Account powered by Webster Bank, N.A.; an investment platform powered by Goalsetter Advisors, LLC; game-based financial education quizzes; the 'Learn before you Burn' parental control feature on the debit card and the 'Learn to Earn' financial reward program; as well as the latest cybersecurity features to protect user privacy. Goalsetter was founded by former Nickelodeon and Discovery Education children's digital programming executive Tanya Van Court. For more about Goalsetter visit Goalsetter is the recipient of the FinTech Best Personal Finance Product award published March 17, 2022, for the period of January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021. Participation in the review is voluntary and requires a logo usage fee of $3,000 USD. FinTech Breakthrough's criteria assess participating personal finance apps on 6 variables: Innovation, Performance, Ease of Use, Functionality, Value and Impact. Awards are awarded based on the opinions of FinTech Breakthrough's panel of judges. University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor's and master's degree programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. Michele Mitchum SOURCE: University of Phoenix Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/05/2025 08:01 AM/DISC: 04/05/2025 08:02 AM
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
University of Phoenix and Goalsetter Continue Financial Wellness Webinar Series With Practical Tips on Creating an Emergency Fund
Virtual, free series features Goalsetter's award-winning curriculum together with financial wellness leaders PHOENIX, April 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix is pleased to continue its webinar series with Goalsetter, an award-winning financial education platform dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve financial wellness through engaging and practical resources. The sixth installment of the ten-part series, "Emergency Funds are Critical; How to Create Them, even if You Think You Can't," will take place on Tuesday, April 15, at 12 p.m. MST. This session, featuring Goalsetter Founder and CEO Tanya Van Court, guest speaker Ben Brazier from Edward Jones and moderated by University of Phoenix Financial Literacy Director Chris Conway, will focus on the importance of having an emergency fund, setting a funding goal, and practical ways to save for emergency expenses. "Building an emergency fund is a vital step towards financial security," shared Conway. "Our newest webinar aims to provide practical strategies to help individuals set up and grow their emergency funds. By offering our students the information and tools to prepare for unexpected expenses, we empower them to handle financial challenges with confidence and peace of mind." Throughout the series, participants will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to build savings, minimize debt, plan for a secure financial future and engage in Q&A sessions during each webinar. "Collaborating with University of Phoenix allows us to reach an audience of adult learners and provide them with the skills to make sound financial choices," stated Van Court. "At Goalsetter, we believe we believe it is never too early or too late to learn the building blocks of building wealth and financial stability. We look forward to equipping participants with the knowledge to make informed decisions and help them feel confident in managing their finances." Each month during the series, University of Phoenix and Goalsetter will offer webinars focused on key strategies for financial wellness: November: Managing Credit Card Debt and Fostering Good Credit Habits December: Paying for School and Scholarships January: The Art and Science of Effective Budgeting February: Stop Overspending: 5 Tips March: Yes! You Can Save Money: Little Actions that Add Up April: Emergency Funds are Critical; How to Create Them, Even If You Think You Can't May: Why Credit Scores are Important and How to Improve Them June: How to Plan for Your Eventual Retirement July: Investing in Your Family's Future August: How to Set Your Kids Up for Future Financial Success In addition to the Goalsetter webinar series, University of Phoenix supports students' financial wellness by offering a suite of resources and tools to help them manage their finances responsibly. One such resource is the iGrad® online money-management tool, which students can use to learn how to budget, save, minimize borrowing and understand future student loan payments. iGrad is a registered trademark of iGrad, inc. Individuals interested in exploring additional opportunities to save time and money at the University may use the University's Savings Explorer® tool for prospective students. The Savings Explorer tool presents information about scholarship opportunities and transferring college credit and earning credit for prior learning through Prior Learning Assessment, national testing programs, alternative course providers, and military service. By answering a few simple questions, prospective students can learn about what other students with relevant experience have saved. Register for the University of Phoenix and Goalsetter webinar here. About Goalsetter Founded in 2016, the affiliated Goalsetter companies are family saving, investing, financial education, and smart spending platforms that make it easy for the whole family to go cashless while teaching them how to be money-smart. Centered around fun, relevant, and engaging financial education content, Goalsetter companies' smart money platform for families provides users with an FDIC-Insured Savings Account powered by Webster Bank, N.A.; an investment platform powered by Goalsetter Advisors, LLC; game-based financial education quizzes; the "Learn before you Burn" parental control feature on the debit card and the "Learn to Earn" financial reward program; as well as the latest cybersecurity features to protect user privacy. Goalsetter was founded by former Nickelodeon and Discovery Education children's digital programming executive Tanya Van Court. For more about Goalsetter visit Goalsetter is the recipient of the FinTech Best Personal Finance Product award published March 17, 2022, for the period of January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021. Participation in the review is voluntary and requires a logo usage fee of $3,000 USD. FinTech Breakthrough's criteria assess participating personal finance apps on 6 variables: Innovation, Performance, Ease of Use, Functionality, Value and Impact. Awards are awarded based on the opinions of FinTech Breakthrough's panel of judges. About University of Phoenix University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor's and master's degree programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. 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