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Earnin’s Season of Savings Sweepstakes
November 19, 2020Earnin is getting in the holiday spirit and giving the community a gift for saving!
continue readingThe Earnin Hackathon: An Opportunity for Creativity
August 27, 2020Earnin hosted its first Hackathon, an opportunity for employees to explore out-of-the-box ideas, and spend company-sponsored time to build out those ideas.
continue readingEarnin & National League of Cities Help Drive 2020 Census Engagement
August 21, 2020Every ten years, the United States conducts a census to determine the amount of federal funding your community receives.
continue readingA Message From Earnin Regarding Unemployment
August 13, 2020Discussing the future of our unemployment feature.
continue readingEarnin Joins Forces with Cupertino on Rent Assistance
August 14, 2020Earnin teamed up with the City of Cupertino to provide a $50,000 rental assistance program for those experiencing housing insecurity during the crisis.
continue readingFive Bank Fees We All Hate (And How to Avoid Them)
July 20, 2020Earnin understands how it sucks to lose money to unnecesary bank fees. This article gives tips on how you can avoid five of them.
continue readingHelpin Resource Roundup 5/8/20
May 8, 2020The Helpin Facebook group is cataloging resources to help our community weather the coronavirus. Here are a few highlights from this week.
continue readingRethink Saving with Tip Yourself
May 7, 2020Introducing a new savings tool - Tip Yourself.
continue readingHealth Aid Update
April 20, 2020Earnin’s Health Aid is designed to make a positive impact on people’s financial wellness by helping negotiate medical bills down to a more affordable cost.
continue readingHelpin Resource Roundup 4/17/20
April 17, 2020The Helpin Facebook group is cataloging resources to help our community weather the coronavirus. Here are a few highlights from this week.
continue readingThe Earnin Community Talks to ABC News
April 16, 2020ABC story starts with a look at the community behind Earnin.
continue readingThe Great Spending Shift
April 14, 2020Wonder what people are spending on during lockdown?
continue readingHelpin Resource Roundup 4/10/20
April 10, 2020The Helpin Facebook group is cataloging resources to help our community weather the coronavirus. Here are a few highlights from this week.
continue readingQuarantertainment
April 9, 2020Cost effective, fun entertainment to make lockdown a little more bearable.
continue readingCommunity Tool
April 6, 2020Earnin has created an easy-to-use tool based on all the COVID-19-related resources from the Helpin Facebook group.
continue readingHelpin Resource Roundup 4/3/20
April 3, 2020The Helpin Facebook group is cataloging resources to help our community weather the coronavirus. Here are a few highlights from this week.
continue readingHelpin’s Success Shows the Power of Conversation
April 2, 2020Last week Earnin started a Facebook group called Helpin. Our intention is to foster a catalog of resources that can help people with financial issues, job loss, access to nutrition, childcare, or anything they may be struggling with because of the coronavirus.
continue readingHelpin Resource Roundup 3/27/20
March 27, 2020The Helpin Facebook group is cataloging resources to help our community weather the coronavirus. Here’s a collection of submissions from 3/23 to 3/27.
continue readingIn the Face of the Coronavirus, It Is Crucial to Embrace Community
March 24, 2020Find the opportunity to overcome any financial hardships that come with the pandemic and pull together and help each other get through the hard times.
continue readingWorried About Coronavirus? Here Are Resources to Help You Stay Safe
March 17, 2020There are many resources available to help our community stay physically and financially healthy - we’ve compiled several websites in this article.
continue readingBest Practices for Effective Remote Working
March 16, 2020As many companies navigate the new normal, we share some of the best practices we have developed for remote teams at Earnin.
continue readingEarnin Update on Coronavirus
March 12, 2020Earnin is taking steps to help our community members protect themselves. We share them with you and inspire you pay it forward and help your own community.
continue readingA Brief History of the Fight for Women’s Pay Equality
March 6, 2020To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting a few key women who have majorly contributed to the fight for pay equality in America.
continue readingYour Vote is Your Voice
March 3, 2020This presidential primary race is the perfect time to use your voice as a voter.
continue readingWhy Do We Only Get Paid Every Two Weeks?
February 28, 2020We look at the history of getting paid in America, and explore why people are still waiting for payday.
continue readingThe Link Between Financial Health and Mental Health
February 26, 2020A company that works with businesses to improve their employee financial wellness programs found a strong link between financial stress and mental health.
continue readingEarnin Community Members Report Fewer Overdrafts
February 21, 2020An Earnin survey finds that a majority of community members are reducing the number of overdrafts they’re dealing with.
continue readingThe Lifecycle of Love and Money
February 13, 2020Relationships blossom over time. Here’s how to handle money throughout a relationship, whether you’re dating, committed, or married.
continue readingHidden Talents of Earnin: Carole Yang
February 11, 2020We interviewed Carole Yang, who runs her own calligraphy and stationery business in addition to working as a front desk coordinator for Earnin.
continue readingHidden Talents of the Earnin Team: James Ralston
February 6, 2020We spoke with Earnin senior software engineer James Ralston about his journey into pinball and finding a welcoming community in the process.
continue readingFinancial Companies Must Adapt as the Economy Shifts
February 4, 2020Financial companies should rethink how they can empower Americans to deal with a changing U.S. economy.
continue readingHidden Talents of the Earnin Team: Namrata Dev
January 29, 2020We all know that people who work at Earnin are good at their jobs, but they’re more than just Earnin employees. We talked to three members of the Earnin crew about their pursuits outside of the office and the hidden talents they’ve cultivated as a result.
continue readingVolunteers Celebrate MLK Day by Teaching Financial Literacy
January 24, 2020Many Americans observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day by volunteering to serve their communities. Find out how some hosted personal finance workshops.
continue readingLessons to My Children
March 7, 2019It’s important to me that my children know how to carry themselves and they know what they need to do to become productive adults when they grow up.
continue readingRising Gas Prices Hurting Your Budget? Here Are Some Tips
April 24, 2019To help fill up our tanks -- as well as our wallets -- below are 4 great tips we can use to help pay for gas or even get our next round for free.
continue readingEveryday Fees You Should Be Avoiding
April 11, 2019To help our community members save more of their hard-earned money this year, we're sharing three quick tips to help you avoid unnecessary fees.
continue readingWorried About Overdraft Fees? We Got You Covered
March 22, 2019To help our community outsmart overdrafts, Earnin is proud to introduce our latest service, Balance Shield Alerts.
continue readingGetting to a better place
March 1, 2019Today, 78% of working Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and over 40% of Americans don’t have $400 for an emergency expense.
continue readingDon't Sell Your Soul For a Paycheck
February 20, 2019Millennials expect more than money from employers. They want to do work that aligns with their personal values.
continue readingGoing Broke for Love
February 19, 2019"I never had to learn how to be an adult until after I left the army. Suddenly, I went from making good money to nothing." — Ryan Duffee
continue readingKeep Calm and Prep for Tax Season Early On
February 1, 2019Tax season has officially arrived. Though it can be stressful, there is a light at the end of the tunnel: a sweet, sweet refund. Most Americans will get a refund, and refunds can go to a variety of things - some people use it to fund a big-ticket item, some to pay down debt, some to save.
continue readingFinancial Tips From a Working Actress
February 11, 2019If you want to know how to pursue your dreams and live a financially healthy life, look no further than Carla Wadell.
continue readingHow Putting People First Brings Value and Growth
November 12, 2018Earnin’s business model is focused on allowing anyone with a job and a bank account to get paid the minute they leave work — right from their smartphone with no fees, no interest, and no hidden costs. How does that work exactly? The service is supported by voluntary tips from the community — yes, really.
continue readingPayday Rebellion Just Got Bigger
December 20, 2018We have come such a long way together. When we first created the app, the community was largely made up of people I knew personally. Today, the Earnin community includes people from more than 50,000 companies from all around the country who are consistently proving one thing; that people genuinely want to help other people.
continue readingThis Holiday Season, Pay It Forward With Viral Kindness
December 16, 2019Get into the giving spirit by spreading good cheer through small acts of kindness, compassion, and charity.
continue readingFinTech and the 5G Promise
January 6, 2020Early conversations at #CES2020 have begun about 5G. Our take - we'll see the real consumer benefits of 5G in the fintech sector.
continue readingBreak Out of Your Financial Cycles
January 14, 2020See strategies that can help you escape bad financial habits and debt spirals so you can move forward.
continue readingHow to Make a New Year’s Resolution You’ll Stick To
January 6, 2020Find out how to make a New Year's resolution the right way so that you'll stick to it for the rest of the year and beyond.
continue readingMartin Luther King’s Fight for Financial Equality
January 20, 2020Martin Luther King’s vision for the country included greater financial equality for all Americans.
continue readingIn a Confusing Healthcare System, Building Simple Technology is Vital
January 17, 2020When Earnin developed Health Aid, the company took a deep look at how they could help Americans better manage their medical bills.
continue readingWhy Debt Collection Has No Place at Earnin
November 13, 2019Earnin is building a financial system that works for people, and that doesn't include working with debt collectors.
continue readingFighting for Your Financial Health
November 4, 2019Introducing Health Aid, a new Earnin tool that negotiates unpaid medical bills for you without charging mandatory fees.
continue readingAbout Earnin
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