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Press Release

Merrick Bank and Happy Money Launch $500 Million Lending Program
Fintech Finance News

Happy Money and Merrick Bank Launch $500M Lending Program to Expand Personal Loan Access
Bankadelic Podcast

Happy Money's Survey Sheds Light on Credit Attitudes & Anxieties
Credit Union Daily

3 Consumer Lending Trends Creating New Opportunities for Credit Unions
CNBC Select

The Warning Signs Your Debt May Be a Problem, According to a Credit Counselor — and What to Do First
The Credit Union Daily

Americans’ Confidence in Meeting Financial Obligations Diverging by Income, Generation
IBS Intelligence

Credit Card Debt Remains the Top Financial Challenge for Americans
Fintech Finance News

Happy Money 2026 Report: AI Trust Rises as Americans Face Growing Financial Divide
The Credit Union Connection

Americans Are Stuck Between Financial Progress and “Life on Hold” Mode — And Now AI Wants to Help

Morningstar

Happy Money's 2026 Credit Check-In Reveals Growing Divide in Americans' Financial Progress and the Influence of AI in Financial Decision-Making

CU Broadcast: A Credit Union Talkshow

Happy Money's Matt Potere Shares Key Trends for FIs Navigating a Changing Lending Landscape
Credit Union Times

Happy Money CEO, Matt Potere, Named a Finalist in the 2026 Luminaries Awards
BankBeat

Three Lending Trends Community Banks Can Turn to Their Advantage
The Credit Union Connection

Looking Beyond the Average Consumer: Three Trends Shaping Credit Union Lending
CNBC Select

2026 CNBC Select Awards: Personal Loans
Money Magazine

Too Many Personal Loan Borrowers Skip This Money-Saving Step
The Credit Union Connection

Happy Money Lands on CNBC’s Top Fintech List Again—Here’s Why That Matters for Your Wallet
PR Newswire

Happy Money Named to CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies for Second Consecutive Year
Fintec Buzz

Happy Money Highlights Key Lending Industry Trends
The Credit Union Daily

Opportunities, Hard Questions, Tension-Breakers, and the Next Differentiator
The Credit Union Connection

The Consumer Lending Game Is Changing Fast — Here’s What FIs Need to Know
CU Broadcast

Happy Money Shares Midyear Consumer Finance Trends to Watch
CU Insight

Happy Money Shares Key Trends for Institutions Navigating a Changing Lending Landscape
Fintech Finance News

Happy Money Identifies Key Consumer Credit Trends for Financial Institutions in 2026
Fintech Futures

Tim Parsons Named Chief Risk and Analytics Officer at Happy Money
Bankadelic

How a Personal Loan Platform Used AI to Transform Its Business
News

Happy Money Crosses $7B in Loan Originations, Appoints Tim Parsons Chief Risk & Analytics Officer
CityBiz

Happy Money Tops $7 Billion in Loan Originations, Adds Tim Parsons to Lead Risk and Analytics
MoneyLion

If Saving Feels Impossible, You Might Be Starting in the Wrong Place
Finopotamus

Women in Technology: Happy Money’s Maria Mosolova
Finopotamus

GAC 2026: Voices of the Technology Vanguard
Credit Union Times

Fintech Leaders Share Their Biggest GAC Takeaways
CUbroadcast

How Happy Money's Partner-Branded Program Is Helping MSUFCU Drive Lending and Member Growth
PR Newswire

Happy Money Named Best Consumer Lending Company by FinTech Breakthrough for Second Consecutive Year
The Credit Union Connection

Happy Money, Credit Union Branded: Matt Tomko on the Future of Embedded Lending
The CU Daily

The CU Shopper: Newest Offerings Include AI Solutions, a New CUSO, Risk Intelligence & More
News

Happy Money Introduces Partner-Branded Program to Help Credit Unions Drive Lending and Membership Growth
IBS Intelligence

Happy Money Taps Edge Focus To Scale Unsecured Lending
PR Newswire

Happy Money Deepens Partnership with Edge Focus to Further Expand Access to Responsible Credit
Bank Director

Responsible Lending in an AI-Enabled Banking Environment
CU Insight

Happy Money Deepens Partnership with Edge Focus to Further Expand Access to Responsible Credit
Fintech Futures

Happy Money Bolsters Leadership with COO and CCO Promotions
PR Newswire

Happy Money Elevates John Triggas to Chief Capital Officer and Maria Mosolova to Chief Operating Officer
PR Newswire

Happy Money Launches Next-Generation Credit Model, Further Enhancing Delivery of High-Quality Assets and Strong Risk-Adjusted Returns to Partners
The CU Daily

Strategic Growth Opportunities for Credit Unions in 2026
Credit Union Times

What’s Next for Lending? Trends Shaping 2026 Credit Union Strategies
TipRanks

Happy Money Highlights AI-Driven Lending Strategy for Credit Unions Heading Into 2026
Credit Union Times

Fintech Experts Reflect on 2025 & Share Their 2026 Predictions
The Credit Union Connection

The Verdict Is In: Experience Beats Rates
Finopotamus

2026 Holiday IT Wish List
BankNews

Artificial Intelligence Biggest Factor in Industry Predictions for 2026
PR Newswire

TruMark Financial Credit Union Partners with Happy Money for Strategic Personal Loan Program
American Banker

TruMark Financial CU Joins Fintech for Loan Participations
Beyond Banks Podcast

Debt Consolidation Gap: Happy Money's Matt Tomko
Bankadelic Podcast

From Credit Card Debt and Runaway Stress to Sound Financial Footing
Bank Business

When Debt Hits Home: How Banks Can Offer Financial Relief That Matters
Fintech Times

Happy Money Boost Lending Platform Hive, Drives 400% Jump in Originations
PR Newswire

Happy Money Expands Capabilities of Hive, Its Proprietary Lending Platform Powering Faster Credit Decisions and Partner Growth
Investors Hangout

Happy Money Enhances Hive Platform for Faster Lending Solutions
Finextra

Happy Money Upgrades Proprietary Lending Platform
BankTalk Podcast

The State of Consumer Debt Creates Lending Opportunities | BankTalk Episode 131
Credit Union Times

Responsible AI for Lending: A Thoughtful Path Forward for Credit Unions
BAI Banking Strategies

Late-2025 Trends: Personal Loans, Portfolio Strength, and Where Lending Appears Headed
WSJ Buy Side

Best Debt Consolidation Loans
FinTech Magazine

The State of Key Fintech Segments: Insights and Innovations for 2025
Finopotamus

Personal Loans and Purpose: Helping Credit Unions Deliver Member Relief and Sustainable Growth
CUbroadcast

Happy Money Study Shows How Americans Are Managing Debt and Financial Stress
Credit Union Times

2025 CU Times Luminaries Awards Finalists Announced
CBS News

Paying Down Credit Card Debt Is a Top Goal for Americans: Here's How to Do That Now
CU Daily

Americans Say Top Financial Priority Is Paying Down Debt, But They Are Missing Opportunities
Investopedia

42% of Americans Say They're Worried About Credit Card Debt, Yet Many Are Doing Nothing About It
PR Newswire

Happy Money Study Reveals Gap Between Consumers' Financial Stress and Their Debt Management Strategies
Fintech One-on-One Podcast

Matt Potere, CEO of Happy Money, on Building a Great Consumer Lending Business
LifeStreet

Happy Money Chief Revenue Officer Matt Tomko’s Strategies for Fintech Success
MyBankTracker

Best Personal Loans for 2025
IBS Intelligence

Happy Money Lands $500M Loan Deal with Fortress, Edge Focus
FinTec Buzz

Happy Money Gets $500M Boost to Expand Responsible Lending
PR Newswire

Happy Money Secures $500 Million Purchase Agreement Led by Fortress Investment Group and Edge Focus to Expand Access to Responsible Lending
The Credit Union Connection

The Power of Partnership: How Fintech Is Fueling Credit Union Growth
Credit Union Times

Podcast: Helping Members Tackle Mounting Credit Card Debt
Bank Director

Leveraging Personal Loans to Drive Growth and Better Support Consumers
Tearsheet

Inside the Playbook: How Top Finance and Fintech Brands Navigate Uncertain Markets
News

Happy Money Named Best Lender for Paying Down Credit Cards by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Happy Money Name Best Lender for Paying Down Credit Cards
Credit Union Business News

Driving Sustainable Growth: How Credit Unions Can Unlock the Power of Personal Loans
Credit Union Times

Driving Smart Growth for Credit Unions: A Strategic Approach to Personal Loans
Financial IT

Strategic Personal Lending: A Win-Win For Consumers And Financial Institutions
CUBroadcast

Happy Money's Matt Potere Talks Lending, Liquidity, and the State of the Consumer
The Credit Union Connection

Consumer Lending Trends and Opportunities for Credit Unions in 2025
Fintech Finance

Happy Money Named Best Consumer Lending Company by FinTech Breakthrough
Fintech Breakthrough Awards

Global FinTech Innovators Recognized in 9th Annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards Program
Fintech Takes

What's Trending with Lending?
Ensemblex Exchange Podcast

90 Days to Impact: Moving Fast as a Fintech Leader
The Credit Union Connection

Happy Money Taps Gaurav Agarwal as Chief Credit Officer to Strengthen Risk & Analytics Leadership
BAI Banking Strategies

Lending Trends Expected to Define 2025 and Beyond
Forbes Advisor

Best Personal Loans Of January 2025
FinTec Buzz

FinTech Interview with Matt Potere, CEO of Happy Money
IBS Intelligence

From Rate Cuts to AI – 5 Trends That Will Redefine Lending in 2025
Finopotamus

2025 Tech Wish List for Credit Unions
The Credit Union Connection

Four Trends Shaping the 2025 Lending Landscape
Bankadelic Podcast

Loans That Bring Soaring Credit Card APRs Back to Earth
CU Insight

Happy Money Shares Lending Trends to Watch in 2025
Credit Union Times

Standing at a Precipice: What the Fed's Rate Cut Should Signal to Credit Unions
The Credit Union Connection

How to Attract Younger Members with Relevant, Digitally Optimized Services
Finopotamus

Happy Money Helps Create New Growth Opportunity for Credit Unions
CU Broadcast

What Credit Unions Should Know About CFPB's Recent Fair Lending Report
CU Broadcast

Industry Execs Discuss Fintech Macro Trends on the Horizon
CU 2.0 Podcast

Happy Money’s New CEO on What the Fed Rate Cut Means for CUs
CU Insight

Three Happy Money Experts Recognized for Impact to Credit Union Industry
CNBC

Happy Money Personal Loan Review — Good Loans to Dig out of Debt
CU Times

Luminaries 2024 Awards Third-Party Finalists
FINTECH FUTURES

US Fintech Happy Money Hires Former Bank of America Exec Matt Potere as New CEO
FINTECH GLOBAL

Leadership Expansion at Happy Money with Matt Potere Taking Helm as CEO
PR NEWSWIRE

Happy Money Appoints Matt Potere as Chief Executive Officer
CU BUSINESS

How Credit Unions Can Drive Growth with Unsecured Lending
FINTECH NEXUS

How to Maximize Conversions, Minimize Fraud at Account Opening
FINTECH CONFIDENTIAL PODCAST

Unlock the Power of Personal Loans with Happy Money's Expertise
CU 2.0 PODCAST

Joe Heck and Happy Money Help Credit Unions Make Personal Loans
TEARSHEET

How Credit Unions Can Improve Consumer Loan Repayment Performance
CNBC SELECT

How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
FORBES ADVISOR

Best of 2024: Debt Consolidation Loans
PR NEWSWIRE

Happy Money Data Reveals Paying Off Credit Card Debt Should be the Top Financial Goal for 2024
PULSE 2.0

Happy Money Signs Strategic Deal With TruStage
PR NEWSWIRE

Fintech Happy Money Closes Strategic Transaction, Led by Credit Union Industry Leader TruStage™
FINTECH NEXUS

Consumer Lending Fintech Leaders Look Ahead to 2024
Best in Biz Awards 2023

Most Innovative Product Feature of the Year for Consumers
GOBANKINGRATES

Every Money Move You Make Should Be Intentional: 6 Ways To Start Now
CARD RATES

10 Best Credit Card Debt Solutions for 2023
CREDIT UNION TIMES

TruStage to Invest in Personal Loan Fintech
CU BROADCAST

Happy Money's Joe Heck Talks Partnership with TruStage
CU TODAY

Happy Money Has Something to Smile About: New Investment from TruStage Ventures, Others
PRNEWSWIRE

Credit Union Industry Leader, TruStage™, Spearheads Strategic Transaction to Propel Fintech Happy Money Forward
AUTHORITY MAGAZINE

Joe Heck of Happy Money, On How To Set Up Systems, Procedures, And People To Prepare A Business To Scale
CU TODAY

TruStage Intro's 'Payment Guard Insurance'
News

Happy Money Appoints Joe Heck as CEO to Drive Continued Innovation in Lending
FINOVATE

Happy Money Is a 2023 Award Finalist
GOBankingRates

How Good Millennial Money Habits Could Impact the Economy in Years To Come
Investopedia

Best Loans for Low Income of 2023
GOBankingRates

Why Boomers Aren't Done Learning About Money
Forbes

Three Tips To Help Businesses Survive Tough Economic Conditions
Bankrate

How to Get a $5,000 Personal Loan
U.S. News & World Report

How to Prequalify for a Personal Loan
GOBankingRates

5 Costly Impulse Purchases That Aren’t Worth It
Fox Business

17 Best Personal Loans
Axios HQ

Best-in-class Essential Comms Strategies
AP News

Fintech Platform Happy Money Protects Against Leading Causes of Borrower Defaults Through New Loan Payment Protection Offering
Alive

Time for a Financial Health Checkup
TODAY

Your Brain on Gift Giving: Why it feels so darn good to get it right
HerMoney

The Best Budgeting Tips for Your 40s and 50s
Insider

174 US Tech Startups that Achieved Unicorn Status This Year
Adweek

How Do I Un-Stuck Myself?
U.S. News & World Report

Best Low-Interest Personal Loans of December 2022
Insider

The Best Unsecured Loans of December 2022
ABC News

Give Back on a Budget with Tips from Happy Money
Wall Street Journal

For Finance Brands, Trust Matters More Than Ever
SF Gate

6 Tips to Maximize Your Giving This Season
Forbes

3 Tips To Better Leverage Network Effects For Your Technology Platform
Bankrate

Personal Loans for a Tight Budget
New York Post

More Than Half of Americans Prefer to Spend Their Money on Others: Poll
Forbes

Best Credit Card Consolidation Loans Of 2022
U.S. News

Inside the Psychology of Overspending and How to Stop
Insider

The Best Personal Loans for Fair Credit of September 2022
NerdWallet

Personal Loans for Good Credit: Best of September 2022
U.S. News & World Report

Best Online Loans of 2022
CNN

It Turns Out Money May Buy Some Happiness
Forbes

The Top 100 Most Customer-Centric Companies Of 2022
Lendit Fintech

Jeff Winner of Happy Money
Around the Coin

Episode 334: Jeff Winner, CEO of Happy Money
FinTech Magazine

The Ultimate Guide to Venture Capital in Fintech for 2022
Credit Union Times

When Member-First Means Digital First
Built In

How These Local Companies Stand Out in a Rapidly Changing Work Environment
HerMoney

The Couple's Guide to Setting 2022 Financial Goals
MyBankTracker

Best Personal Loans for 2022
Well+Good

A New Wave of Apps Is Putting Wellness at Your Fingertips
GOBankingRates

How Workers Should Prepare For the Job Market in 2022
Built In

Why These Engineers Stopped Searching and Accepted Their Offers
Health

7 Ways Debt Is Bad for Your Health
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

50 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2022
HERMONEY

How to Stop Spending Money When You're Bored
CNBC

Do You Want a Happy Retirement? These 4 Strategies Can Be the Keys
CNBC

The Best Personal Loans for Excellent Credit
Thrive Global

How To Build Culture In A Work-From-Anywhere Environment
Real Simple

Burnout Is Impacting Women's Careers and Finances More Than Ever—Here's How to Avoid It
CNBC

Want a Happy Retirement? Here’s What Experts Say You Need to Do
U.S. News & World Report

Inside the Psychology of Overspending and How to Stop
Business Insider

What Credit Score Is Needed for a Personal Loan?
PR NEWSWIRE

Happy Money Names Jeff Winner as Interim CEO
CreditCards.com

You’re a Great Credit Risk, but Your Score Says Otherwise
Built In

Making the Most of Your Next One-on-One
Parade

8 Ways to Reduce Financial Anxiety for Single-Income Families
Well+Good

Why It’s a Problem If You Don’t Know Your Partner’s Salary
Parade

Feeling a Little Bit Down? Here are 25 Ways to Get Happier in 10 Minutes or Less
Bobbi Rebell Podcast

5 Money Tips to Achieve Financial Wellness and Improve Your Mental Health
CUNA Mutual Group

How the Pandemic Changed Credit Modeling and Why It’s Time for a Change
The Science of Happiness Podcast

Episode 95: How to Enjoy Life More
Flexwork

The Future of Work with Lynne Oldham and Scott Saunders
CNBC

Here Are 5 Ways to Spend Money that Can Actually Make You Happier
PR Newswire

Happy Money Doubles Down on Distributed-First as the Future of Work
Insider

3 Steps to Refinancing a Personal Loan to Save Money
BuzzFeed

If Money Management Gives You Anxiety, Here Are 5 Tips That Can Help
Adweek

Building a Movement Fueled by the Social Currency of Content
Thrive Global

Here’s a Secret: You Can Learn to Be the Most Confident Woman in the Room
The New York Times

The Best Investment of All: The People You Love the Most
New York Magazine

The Best Debt-Consolidation Services, According to Financial Experts
Adweek

Happy Money’s Sadira Furlow Shares Her Faith-fueled Leaps on the Path to CMO
CNBC

Payoff Personal Loan Review: Helpful FICO Score Tools and Free Resources to Help You Get Out of Credit Card Debt
BUSINESS INSIDER

Best Online Personal Loans of April 2021
BUILT IN

These Companies Have Perfected Remote Onboarding
CNBC

Spending Tips to Get Even More Joy out of Your Third Stimulus Check, from a Social Psychologist
Vox

This Actually Might Be the Best Summer Ever
Adweek

Former Pepsi Marketing Lead Sadira Furlow Named Happy Money CMO
PR NEWSWIRE

'Brand Genius' Sadira Furlow Joins the Happy Money Movement
BUILT IN

Happy Money Named a Best Place to Work in 2021
BUILT IN

What Does It Take to Become a Chief Product Officer?
LENDIT FINTECH INDUSTRY AWARDS

Happy Money Named Top Consumer Lending Platform Finalist
THE FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY REPORT

Top 25 Women Leaders in Financial Technology of 2020
HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW

Does More Money Really Make Us More Happy?
PR NEWSWIRE

Happy Money Offers 'Peace' – A Free, 6-Week Wellness Course
YAHOO! FINANCE

Happy Money Adds GreenState Credit Union to Growing List of Mission-Aligned Financial Partners
PR NEWSWIRE

Happy Money Appoints Fintech Pioneer Jason Altieri as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
WEBBY AWARDS

Happy Money Wins Best Financial Services / Banking Website
News

Fintech Veteran Jeff Winner Joins The Happy Money Movement™
IBS Intelligence

Happy Money & Teachers Federal CU Partner to Eliminate Credit Card Debt
Forbes

Happy Money Raises $70 Million At A Valuation Of Nearly $500 Million
USAToday

National Savings Day 2018: Saving Money Doesn't Have to Be Impossible, But Does Take Work
Today

How to Get Free Coffee and Drink Deals on National Coffee Day
American Banker

Trio of Credit Unions Partner with Happy Money Fintech
Business Wire

Happy Money Announces Three Strategic Credit Union Alliances
This Week in Tech

MONEY MONEY MONEY: Hosted by Leo Laporte & Megan Morrone
Travel + Leisure

9 Ways to Afford Your Dream Trip ASAP, According to Experts
6ABC

What's the Deal: No-shame Money Saving Tips
Who What Wear

Is There an Ideal Wardrobe Size for Maximum Happiness?
News

Apple Features Joy as App of the Day
Fast Company

Now Is The Time To Act To End Bias In AI
Magnify Money

13 Ways you Can Improve Your Finances on Your Lunch Break
Moneyish

Here’s How You Can Feel Joy with Nearly Every Purchase You Make
Brit + Co

8 Free Apps That Will Make Saving So Much Money Easier
News

Happy Money Appoints Three New Powerhouse Board Members
MagnifyMoney

7 Research-Proven Strategies That Can Help You Finally Get Out of Debt
Brit + Co

This New App Is Using Psychology to Make You a Happier Spender
CNBC

A Psychology Expert Says Spending Your Money on This Can Boost Your Happiness
News

Happy Money Launches Joy, The First Money App Powered by Psychology
PR Newswire

Happy Money Launches Joy, The First Money App Powered By Psychology
News

Meet Happy Money – Payoff, Inc. Unveils New Name and Brand
Wall Street Journal

Futuristic Fintech With a Female Focus
SuperMoney

Payoff Loans: A Comprehensive Review
TechCrunch

Despite Troubled Online Lending Market, Payoff Raises a Big New Round
CardRates.com

A Payoff Study: Financial Stress Causes PTSD-like Symptoms in 1 in 4 Americans
U.S. News

The Financial Benefits of Living With Less
TheStreet

5 Costly Credit Myths That Just Won't Go Away
Forbes

1 in 4 Americans Have PTSD-like Symptoms From Financial Stress
Glamour

Financial Stress Could Be Giving You PTSD, Study Says
The Huffington Post

From Personality to PTSD: My Research Journey Into Financial Behavior
Shape

Your Credit Card Debt Could Be Giving You PTSD
Budgets Are Sexy

PTSD for Money?
Business Wire

New Payoff Study Finds Nearly 1 in 4 Americans and 1 in 3 Millennials Suffer From PTSD-like Symptoms Caused by Financially Induced Stress
BadCredit.org

Payoff Applies Psychology to Finances – How a Team of Scientists are Revolutionizing FinTech
The Huffington Post

Debt and Our Future Well-Being: How Do We Get to Financial Wellness?
Yahoo! Finance

Stop Debt Before It Starts With This Payoff Personality Assessment
Business Wire

New Study Unlocks Key to Eliminating Americans' Debt by Understanding Consumer Behavior