“Your money isn’t welcome here.” It’s a very rare occasion that diners at a restaurant will ever hear these words, but they may soon be common at US-based fast casual chain Sweetgreen, which is getting rid of cash payments in most of its 64 stores. Are Americans ready to ditch physical currency?

The underbanked represents more than 88 million individuals and nearly $1.3 trillion in wages. And young people of colour make up a large proportion of this, despite their size and spending power. How is My Money My Future reaching out to this group using technology and pop culture?

American Express is synonymous with privilege and luxury – so its latest venture may seem surprising. Its Bluebird Bank helps Americans let down by traditional banking, who may not even have a bank account. What's driving the makers of the Black Card to bank the unbanked?

Financially responsible and ambitious, Hispanic Gen Yers make up a huge demographic with a lot of spending power. But they’re typically underbanked. So what do their financial habits look like? And how can financial services better cater to them?