2024-04-09 14:00:00 | banking consumers small business
... echnological solutions to navigate the complexities of modern financial fraud....
2024-04-09 15:00:00 | consumers financial education
... a crucial insight into the financial uncertainties facing middle-income Americans today, underscoring the need for improved financial literacy and education to navigate the complexities of modern economic life....
2024-03-19 | financial planning retirement
... ing a retirement plan or thinking about itSixty percent of survey respondents indicated that their employers are the primary source for financial education and guidanceForty percent of respondents stated that they are willing to engage a financial advisor and are interested in using digital planning tools to help with income, savings, and spendingMeyer continued, "Advances in technology have given investors greater access to effective and convenient solutions for personalized financial planning, and we expect the demand to increase, especially for tools involving retirement income."Plan sponso...
... so at some point in the future. Survey respondents consisted of financial advisors from independent RIA firms, regional and independent broker/dealers, and major wirehouses. They primarily serve high-net-worth clients....
2024-03-12 23:15:00 | retirement
... the finest ways to get started. You may better prepare for and enjoy your retirement with the assistance of that professional counsel, financial education, and lifelong income options.Those who work with financial professionals are significantly more likely than those who don't to state that they are more prepared for retirement than they were three years ago. Those who deal with a financial professional are more likely to say this—40% against just 22% for those who don't. Additionally, people who deal with a financial advisor are more likely to report believing they will be able to retire e...
2024-03-12 23:15:00 | consumers economy
... d by 0.1 percentage point to 5.8% for the cost of a college education; decreased by 0.3 percentage point for rent to 6.1% (its lowest reading since December 2020); and remained flat for food at 4.9%.Labor MarketMedian one-year-ahead expected earnings growth was unchanged at 2.8%, remaining slightly below its 12-month trailing average of 2.9%.Mean unemployment expectations—or the mean probability that the U.S. unemployment rate will be higher one year from now—decreased by 1.1 percentage points to 36.1%, the lowest reading since February 2022.The mean perceived probability of losing one’s...
2024-03-06 | financial wellbeing
... rance plan covers, indicating a need for improved educational resources on the specifics of medical coverage and assistance selecting benefits that can help fill gaps in coverage. ...
2024-02-15 | retirement financial wellness
... assets, higher education, male gender, White or "Other" race, and greater life experience (including age and retirement status) correlate to higher Retirement Income Literacy Scores. The research highlights disparities across different demographic segments, including:Respondents score higher the more investable assets they have.Respondents who have earned advanced degrees score highest, followed by college graduates.Men consistently score higher than women, currently and in the past.White and "Other" respondents, including Asian/AAPI respondents, score higher than Black and Hispanic responden...
2024-02-01 | consumers spending
... ey communicate well or very well with their partner, suggesting that open communication may be a key to navigating financial success.According to Meredith Stoddard, vice president of education at Fidelity Investments, "Money conversations can be daunting for couples, especially when they have competing priorities or different visions for how they should be spending, saving, and investing." “Open channels of communication are essential to any successful partnership and boost people's self-esteem, particularly when navigating expectations and financial conversations.”Even though most couples...
2024-01-16 | consumers economy spending
... ing since December 2020. The decrease was broad-based across age, income, and education groups.Median year-ahead expected spending growth on housing increased slightly to 3.0% while it declined for food to 5.4%, clothing to 2.3%, transportation to 4.6%, medical care to 4.1%, utilities to 4.4%, and recreation to 2.6%.Differentiating spending on essential and non-essential items, the median year-ahead expected change in everyday essential spending dropped to 4.5% in December from 4.8% in August, its lowest reading since December 2020 but well above pre-COVID levels. The median expected change in...
2024-01-09 | economy
... changes increased by 0.5 percentage point for the cost of a college education to 6.3%, decreased by 0.3 percentage point for food to 5.0%, decreased by 0.7 percentage point for rent to 7.3%, and remained flat for gas at 4.5% and the cost of medical care at 9.1%.Labor MarketMedian one-year-ahead expected earnings growth decreased by 0.2 percentage point to 2.5%, the lowest level since April 2021. The decline was driven by respondents with at most a high school diploma.Mean unemployment expectations—or the mean probability that the U.S. unemployment rate will be higher one year from now—dec...
2023-06-01 | investing
... next 12 months (50%), while only three percent plan to decrease their use. Investment professionals are embracing a balanced approach, combining active and passive strategies, after a shift toward either one in recent years.Other key survey findings include:Other commonly used investments include cash and equivalents (76%), non-wrap mutual funds (64%), individual stocks (51%), and bonds (47%).Despite a generally bearish economic outlook, over 71% of respondents expressed confidence in the traditional 60/40 portfolio's ability to deliver historical returns.General volatility (85%) and inflation...
2023-05-24 10:23:10 | investing
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2022-08-09 12:00:00 | economy inflation
... cretionary spending rather than long-term savings. “Notably, less than one-quarter of Americans were willing to curtail contributions to their retirement savings or their child’s education savings, which demonstrates a firm commitment to their long-term financial goals.” Have prices peaked? 58% of investors agree that the US economy will enter a recession in the next six to 12 months, and 47% agree that inflation is causing them stress/anxiety. The worst isn't over, either. 17% of investors think inflation has peaked. 49% don't believe inflation has peaked. Mi...
2022-08-08 | economy inflation
... rcent, respectively. Both decreases were broad-based across income groups, but largest among respondents with annual household incomes under $50,000 and respondents with no more than a high school education. Median five-year ahead inflation expectations, which have been elicited in the monthly SCE core survey on an ad-hoc basis since the beginning of this year, also declined to 2.3 percent from 2.8 percent in June. Expectations about year-ahead price increases for gas and food fell sharply. Home price growth expectations and year-ahead spending growth expectations continued to pull back from r...
2022-07-27 12:00:10 | housing
... ts to participate in the retirement planning conversation. FAR President Kristen Sieffert believes these findings are a prime opportunity for FAR to further leverage its education-first approach towards home equity and use a reverse mortgage in a holistic retirement strategy. Sieffert stated, "Older homeowners have an amazing opportunity in today’s housing market to tap into another vital source of financing. Given the historical home values, tapping into home equity might make sense when you consider how many older Americans live on a fixed income. FAR's partnership with the Financial...
2022-07-13 | demographics investing
... me to manage their finances while juggling multiple responsibilities, such as buying a home, starting a family, caring for aging parents and saving for their children's education. Another challenge is a lack of knowledge, with nearly three-quarters (72%) of survey participants saying that after paying off debt, saving for an emergency fund, and maxing out their 401(k), they are unsure what to do next. Planning for the Future The main goal of those surveyed is establishing long-term security by investing and saving, with 75% saying they want the same things as their parents, but they are ...
2022-05-19 12:02:00 | retirement
... workplace is their first exposure to retirement savings education. While it’s heartening to see a significant percentage making 401(k) contributions and taking advantage of an employer match if it is offered, this is just the first step toward building a financial strategy that can sustain living 30 years or more in retirement. The partnership of a trusted financial professional can help put these resources into the context of a broader financial strategy,” said Huang. Additional findings from New York Life’s Wealth Watch survey include: When it comes to retirement, starting early ...
... a 5.1% decline from the previous quarter. 229 million new accounts were opened in the first quarter, an uptick from the previous quarter and slightly higher than typical pre-pandemic levels....
2022-05-04 12:00:00 | education finance
... hat will have an impact on their finances later – including parents, peers, the environment, and commercial advertising. Since very few schools offer financial education, parental involvement is key to raising financially healthy young adults and teaching kids about money. Source: NFEC...
2022-04-26 13:00:00 | investing pandemic
... and problem-free experiences they need to grow with their firms.” Study Rankings T. Rowe Price (768) ranks highest in self-directed investor satisfaction among investors seeking guidance. Vanguard (721) ranks second and Charles Schwab (719) ranks third. Vanguard (736) ranks highest in self-directed investor satisfaction among do-it-yourself investors. Charles Schwab (735) ranks second and Fidelity (730) ranks third. The U.S. Self-Directed Investor Satisfaction Study, now in its 20th year, evaluates key satisfaction drivers and firm performance among both investors seeking guidanc...
2022-04-26 12:10:00 | crypto retirement
... limits into the account. Employees will benefit from a fully integrated retirement plan, digital experience and education to help them make informed decisions. Newfront, a provider of retirement consulting services, indicated that DAA could help address a growing need among their client base. “Increasingly, we are seeing interest from leading employers to add digital assets to their 401(k) plan," said Chris Call, EVP Retirement Services, Newfront. “As companies consider alternative investment options in their plan design, we believe digital assets are worthy of consideration.” E...
2022-04-20 | inflation retirement
... ent economic downturn tied to the pandemic. Add to these concerns the burdens of student loan debt, higher health care costs or the rising cost of child care and education, and the uncertainties deepen. Often coined a generation likely to spend their hard-earned money on travel or entertainment, millennials stood out in Voya’s research as having the most concerns about the long-term financial impact of both COVID-19 and inflation. Voya’s survey also revealed that 68% of millennials agreed or strongly agreed that, because of inflation, they are not able to pay down debt as quickly as they w...
2021-10-20 12:10:10 | demographics
... Until financial education is offered in schools, institutions of higher education, and workplaces, we will continue to see generations of adults struggling with their personal finances." The P-Fin Index is an annual barometer of financial literacy among the U.S. adult population. It measures knowledge and understanding that enable sound financial decision making and effective management of personal finances. The P-Fin Index is based on responses to a 28-question survey covering eight areas in which individuals inherently function. Earning: determinants of wages and take-home pay. Con...
2021-10-13 | advice financial planning
... ble to people when they need money management advice. Source: National Financial Educators Council...
2021-10-12 12:00:00 | retirement
... w retirement survey from Regions Bank finds many Americans need help getting on track with savings to retire comfortably. The survey was conducted by Regions Next Step, the bank’s free financial education program. According to the survey, Americans’ top priority for retirement is maintaining a comfortable lifestyle, with just under half of respondents (45%) saying it is most important to them when thinking about their retirement goals. However, 65% of respondents are not confident they will save enough to retire comfortably. That confidence varies by gender, with 39% of men feeling ...
2021-10-11 12:00:00 | retirement
... ng spending, saving, debt and protection, can help them better plan for and achieve multiple financial goals. The importance of education Education and tools can help employees make sound financial decisions, and also drives their overall confidence and engagement. Savers who use employer-provided financial resources are more than twice as likely to have increased the amount they contribute to their retirement plan in the past year. However, eight in 10 employees say there is more they want to understand when it comes to certain financial topics including investment options within the...
2021-09-08 | consumers
... idual's unique goals and financial situation. Source: BMO Harris Bank...
2021-08-25 12:00:00 | economy
... ore than double any other source: 19% - credit card bills 8% - car loan 7% - education loans 4% - home equity / lines of credit Debt under control, or controlled by debt?With debt consuming nearly a third of monthly budgets on average, many people also say that it has negatively impacted their ability to pursue other financial milestones. Because of their debt: 29% delayed making significant purchases 18% delayed saving for retirement 14% delayed buying a home 8% delayed having children 7% delayed marriage Having to pay down debt also carries weight in the way peop...
2021-08-09 09:26:29 | education
... nprobability-based sample, and quotas were used to ensure the sample base represented the overall population. All responses were reviewed by researchers for quality control. Source: LendingTree.com...
2021-06-09 12:00:00 | consumers digital pandemic
... us tens of years into the future. It has changed how we interact with our connected devices, ultimately helping consumers, health care providers, education professionals, technology innovators and others adapt, innovate and thrive in our daily lives. Our survey showed that the underlying technology for these new behaviors was truly tested and, for the most part, held up under increased connectivity demands. As well as we have adapted, we hit the limits of what our current technology can deliver. We are excited to see how faster connections, better devices, and new apps change how we live, wor...
2021-06-08 12:00:01 | health
... sion around men's health issues is necessary, as well as additional resources such as supplemental insurance to help with the out-of-pocket medical costs that appear to be deterring many men from taking care of themselves." Source: Aflac...
2021-06-01 | housing real estate
... he last year has highlighted the need for ample space,” said Joye Hehn, Next Step financial education manager for Regions. “As people hunt for homes that check this and other boxes on their wish lists, Regions is committed to providing free tools and resources people need to be financially prepared for every step as a homebuyer and homeowner.” The Regions Next Step omnibus survey questions were part of a national online survey that took place between March 26-29, 2021. The survey reached 1,244 U.S. adults. The results are weighted and are representative of all U.S. adults (18+). So...
2021-05-28 | consumers investing
... arter's atypical pattern. One exception to this cutting back was on savings and investments, which accounted for 9% of budgets in Q1, up +1 ppt from Q4 2020 and +2 ppts year over year. Source: The Conference Board...
2021-05-26 12:00:00 | retirement
... arks developed by the U.S. Census Bureau and are balanced by gender, age, education, race/ethnicity, region and AARP membership. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.33 percent with a design effect of 1.99. Source: AARP...
2021-05-12 12:19:00 | demographics
... tative sample of 20,181 college students from 135 higher education institutions located in 34 states. Source: AIG...
2021-05-12 12:10:00 | economy
... x rose 0.3 percent in April after declining in each of the 2 prior months. The indexes for education, alcoholic beverages, personal care, and tobacco also increased in April. The medical care index rose 0.1 percent in April, the same increase as in March. The index for prescription drugs rose 0.5 percent and the index for hospital services increased 0.2 percent. The index for physicians’ services, however, declined 0.3 percent in April after rising in each of the last 3 months. The index for all items less food and energy rose 3.0 percent over the past 12 months; this was its ...
2021-05-12 12:00:05 | employment workplace
... ose most likely to stay in their current roles include baby boomers, individuals with 10+ years of tenure, and those in government or education roles. Attitudes to job retention differ by age, with millennials twice as likely as baby boomers to quit. Despite the apparent willingness to move jobs for more flexible working arrangements, most employee respondents (76%) say they are satisfied with their jobs, and almost all (93%) say they plan to stay in their current roles for the following 12 months. Liz Fealy, EY Global People Advisory Services Deputy Leader and EY Global Workforce Advisory an...
2021-05-04 | financial planning
... h or adoption of a child or a student graduating college and starting work, it’s worth considering whether your health insurance, life insurance, education planning, estate planning, etc., are up to date. 2. Is your withholding aligned with the taxes you owe? There have been a number of changes to withholdings over the past couple years which is why it is concerning that 45 percent of tax-filing Americans have no idea when they last updated their withholding. Your tax return will show you how much was withheld from your pay during the year and whether you came close to the taxes you ow...
2021-04-28 12:00:20 | financial wellness pandemic
... tion. Personal finance experts—such as advisors, counselors and planners—should take heed of the harmful effects of financial anxiety and stress on their clients. Source: FINRA, GFLEC ...
2021-04-27 09:18:23 | investing
... t, people and problem resolution. Investor education remains best resource, but brokerages not delivering: Overall customer satisfaction scores are 148 points higher (on a 1,000-point scale) among do-it-yourself investors and 155 points higher among those seeking guidance when they strongly agree that their brokerage firm provides useful guidance or advice. Despite this significant boost to customer satisfaction, fewer than half of self-directed investors say their firm provides useful guidance or advice. Meeting clients’ holistic financial needs: Overall customer satisfaction ...
2021-04-20 12:00:09 | pandemic
... free online educational games, classroom lessons for educators, and tips for parents that are focused on financial concepts, such as goal-setting, spending versus saving, inflation, asset allocation, and investment diversification. PARENTS ARE TALKING TO THEIR KIDS ABOUT MONEY MORE THAN EVER A record number of parents are having money conversations with their kids regularly: T. Rowe Price recommends that parents discuss money matters with their kids once a week or more. In 2021, a record number of parents followed T. Rowe Price's recommendation with 47% of parents having money conversati...
2021-04-20 12:00:06 | investing payments
... ill help remove barriers to entry." Source: Gemini...
2021-04-19 12:00:10 | retirement
... of 401(K) sponsors prefer to keep participant assets in plan after they enter retirement, up from less than half in 2015. Allowing flexibility in income distribution, adding retirement education/tools and communicating the value of staying in plan, were among the most popular consultant recommendations for plans seeking to hold onto retiree assets. “Demand for income will only increase as more Americans enter retirement and it is clear from the survey that plan sponsors are changing how they view 401(k)s from what historically had been a vehicle for savings to one that will generate inco...
2021-04-15 12:00:10 | employment retirement
... n reenrollment as well as retirement income solutions. Connecting workers with the right resources and plan features can help them recognize their options and feel more secure about their path forward.” When it comes to employees boosting their retirement readiness, employers highlight several opportunities for improvement: Review expected health care costs in retirement (nearly 70%). Create a retirement income plan (nearly 70%). Determine how to manage multiple retirement accounts (65%). Identify if they will have enough income in retirement from guaranteed sources (...
2021-04-14 12:00:01 | demographics investing
... ational attainment, channels, investment products, and wealth tiers. "We are all witnessing an unprecedented and accelerated democratization of U.S. investing," said Bob Schifellite, Broadridge's Investor Communication Solutions President. "The signs are undeniable as younger investors, particularly Millennials, grew as a percentage of investors studied from 9% to 14% during this period. Additionally, households with the smallest amount to invest, referred to as the Mass Market, grew in influence from 30% to 38% of investing households. Many are investing using cost-effective ETFs, and more...
2021-04-08 12:00:59 | investing
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2021-04-07 09:46:32 | education
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2021-04-06 12:00:00 | pandemic affluent
... ief Investment Office, and personalized guidance aligned to their life goals,” said Levine. “In doing so, our clients are redefining what it means to be an informed investor.” Source: Bank of America ...
2021-04-05 12:00:00 | economy
... nomic activity that had been curtailed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Job growth was widespread in March, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, public and private education, and construction. Friday's report was echoed by The Conference Board reporting the ETI increased in March, after a small decrease in February. The index now stands at 102.44, up from 100.01 (a downward revision) in February. The index is currently up 7.7 percent from a year ago. "The Employment Trends Index significantly increased in March and signals that job growth will be very strong over the comi...
2021-04-01 16:00:00 | demographics investing
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2021-04-01 15:00:00 | retirement investing
... rs of 1,215 American adults amid the ongoing pandemic. While nearly 9 out of 10 investors find the predictability of a monthly “retirement paycheck” appealing, notable gaps in financial education, investment confidence and employer resources may be preventing them from realizing this goal. “People envision a life of predictability and simplicity after retirement. This may be why the consistency of a monthly retirement paycheck is so appealing to investors," said Toni Brown, senior vice president and head of retirement strategy for Capital Group. "But as the pandemic has shown,...
2021-03-31 15:00:00 | pandemic retirement
... down the road," said Henderson. "There's an opportunity to bridge the education gap on how different investment and retirement vehicles, such as taxable, tax-deferred and tax-free accounts, can help effectively manage retirement income." The Opportunity for Financial Professionals The good news is many Americans are eager to seek help from a financial professional on this topic, especially millennials. Nearly half of millennials (48%) and one-third of Gen Xers (32%) engaged a financial planner for the first time due to the pandemic, compared to 12% of boomers. However, the ...
2021-03-31 12:00:00 | workplace
... out Boston Consulting GroupBoston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders—empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status...
2021-03-31 | employment
... additional charts, supporting data and the schedule of future release dates, or to subscribe to the monthly email alerts and RSS feeds, please visit www.adpemploymentreport.com. Source: ADP, Inc. ...
2021-03-30 14:00:02 | retirement
... lete, there are solutions to solving this crisis, but we must start acting now to avoid that cliff." Source: Alliance for Lifetime Income...
2021-03-30 12:00:03 | financial literacy
... ness: learning motivation, subject understanding, and identification of the first steps toward securing one's financial future. "This nationwide test demonstrates that many Americans lack the basic financial knowledge they need to make informed financial decisions. This knowledge gap can have consequences that extend into many other areas of their lives." - Vince Shorb, CEO, National Financial Educators Council The NFEC acknowledges that while testing represents an indicator of content knowledge, unlike other subjects typically taught in school, financial literacy requires more than just und...
2021-03-30 12:00:02 | economy demographics
... Panel™ web study completed by 1,536 U.S. investors, aged 18 and older, from Feb. 8-16. This quarter’s poll includes an oversample of Black and African American investors, resulting in a total of 573 Black and African American investors included in this survey. The Gallup Panel is a probability-based, longitudinal panel of U.S. adults who Gallup selects using random-digit-dial phone interviews that cover landline and cellphones. Gallup also uses address-based sampling methods to recruit Panel members. The Gallup Panel is not an opt-in panel. The sample for this study was weighted to be ...
2021-03-12 15:00:00 | demographics retirement
... health care costs (47%), followed by rent or mortgage (41%). And the top reason women withdrew early from their retirement funds was for a medical emergency (13%). Paying for education costs (10%) or spending on herself or her family (10%) closely followed. “Amid an incredibly disruptive year, it’s encouraging to see female investors thinking long-term and putting more away for their future selves,” said Deniz Ozgenc, Executive Director of Financial Product Management at E*TRADE Financial. “The pandemic has taken a major toll on us all, so it’s no small feat to prioritize retirem...
2021-03-11 | pandemic technology
... rganization declared COVID-19 as a pandemic, ultimately turning the world upside down. Even with vaccines becoming available, the pandemic continues to reshape the nation’s health, family, work, education and social experiences — with technology playing a dominant role. In a recent survey by DeVry University, findings demonstrate the role that technology played in both people’s mundane and significant life experiences. The survey also identified the technologies that will most likely continue to be influential in a post-COVID era. Personal devices and entertainment systems have bee...
2021-02-25 | investing demographics
... His colleague Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, President of Charles Schwab Foundation, agrees, “Many Americans are struggling to make ends meet and don’t have access to educational resources and tools that can help them avoid financial pitfalls and get on the right track. Financial literacy is a great equalizer, and a life skill that everyone needs. We have a responsibility to help people develop the knowledge and skills to become financially confident and remain lifelong savers and investors.” 401(k) Plans and Beyond Over the last several decades, 401(k) plans have become an important...
2021-02-12 09:30:30 | pandemic saving retirement
... t E*TRADE Financial. “Even in the most predictable of times, parents must build towards a myriad of financial needs for today and tomorrow—including everyday expenses, saving for education, housing, and retiring someday, just to name a few. Successful financial planning in today’s environment can only come from working together and communicating often about goals, priorities, and their combined risk tolerance.” Source: E*TRADE...
2021-02-09 | investing
... . With these housing savings, total spending on essential goods and services (including food/beverage at home, routine transportation, education, and medical) fell −4.1 ppts in Q4 2020 compared to Q2. Consumers shifted their spending, in large part, to discretionary products (+3.8 ppts)—including electronics and, especially, apparel. Political stability and climate change climbed on the list of US consumers' top concerns over the next 6 months: In the aftermath of a highly contentious election, 9% of consumers in Q4 2020 named political stability their top worry for the next ...
2021-02-05 | investing
... a new account in 2020. And across all categories of investors, there were stark contrasts surrounding investment goals, risk taking, trading behaviors and investment decision-making. Source: FINRA...
2021-02-03 01:22:28 | economy employment
... lth care/social assistance 48,000 - Education 6,000 Leisure/hospitality 35,000 Other services 10,000 * Sum of components may not equal total, due to rounding. Source: ADP...
2021-01-29 09:30:30 | benefits workplace
... tinue to have an increasing need for budgeting, planning and guidance resources.” “Fortunately, benefits providers can help employers by: providing robust education programs; developing engaging, year-round communication campaigns; and offering innovative digital tools to help their employees understand and maximize their workplace benefits,” explained Frend. “At Voya, we recently launched a new HSA digital assistant — myHealthMoney — to help employees plan for future health-care expenses. In 2021, Voya is working to enhance the capabilities of this powerful tool to help America...
2021-01-25 12:00:30 | pandemic investing
... children, it is important to seek advice," Okwuraiwe said. "These dynamics can be difficult to navigate. Investing in your financial education, consulting with a financial advisor, developing a financial strategy, and adjusting that strategy as situations arise are helpful strategies to increase financial resilience and stability." Source: Edward Jones...
2021-01-15 | financial planning apps advice
... nd reliable and sound financial advice, as well as a lack of understanding or financial education were their biggest barriers to achieving financial wellness, which underscores the need for a resource like Incentive to help individuals take control of their financial health and wellness. Source: eMoney...
2021-01-13 14:00:00 | consumer expectations housing inflation
... equal number rotating in and out of the panel each month. Unlike comparable surveys based on repeated cross-sections with a different set of respondents in each wave, our panel allows us to observe the changes in expectations and behavior of the same individuals over time. Source: Federal Reserve Bank of New York...
2021-01-12 12:05:00 | women retirement
... of their knowledge level, admitting what they don’t know and prioritizing financial education and advice – the sign of an ideal client relationship.” Closing the Knowledge Gap: Retirement Income Planning and Finding Guaranteed Income are Key Focus Areas for Women Retirement literacy remains low overall, with 89% of women and 72% of men receiving a failing grade on a 38-question retirement literacy quiz. The research suggests retirement income plans are less formal or not well understood for men and women alike, further underscored by consumers’ lack of confidence: Only on...
2021-01-07 12:00:00 | financial literacy
... cies, it's become critical to make sure people gain the financial knowledge they need," comments Vince Shorb, CEO of the NFEC. "These survey results demonstrate that financial education is more important now than ever before. Improving financial knowledge can empower individuals and the Country." Deficits in personal finance capability increase people's risk of incurring bank fees, facing high interest rates on loans and credit cards, and losing money in investments. It should be noted that the survey results may represent an underestimate of actual losses, since people may lack financial k...
2020-12-30 | retirement workplace pandemic
... relatively few – 21% – are utilizing the resources provided by their employer. Given the confidence gaps, plan sponsors and advisors may need to reconsider the educational tools and tactics used in order to better align with the needs of retirement plan investors," said Jon Barry, managing director, Investment Solutions Group at MFS. "A one-size-fits-all approach to educating participants around long-term investing and asset allocation does not work, and we believe greater partnership is needed between plan sponsors, advisors and savers to drive better, more sustainable investment outcome...
2020-12-14 | income spending credit
... 1,300 household heads. Respondents participate in the panel for up to 12 months, with a roughly equal number rotating in and out of the panel each month. Unlike comparable surveys based on repeated cross-sections with a different set of respondents in each wave, our panel allows us to observe the changes in expectations and behavior of the same individuals over time. Source: New York Federal Reserve...
2020-11-09 | inflation financial situation
... upward after reaching a series' low of 0% in April 2020, were unchanged at 3.1% in October. The median one-year ahead expected change in the cost of a college education declined from 5.2% to 4.9% in October. Median expectations for the cost of rent and medical care both increased from 5.4% and 6.8% to 5.7% and 9.1% in October, respectively. ...
2020-08-25 09:26:29 | women retirement
... ed to (see fig.). Women in all 14 focus groups said their lack of personal finance education negatively affected their ability to plan for retirement. Many shared ideas about personal finance education including the view that it should be incorporated into school curriculum starting in kindergarten and continuing through college, and should be available through all phases of life. Women Age 70 and Over by Marital Status Note: Percentages do not add up to 100 percent due to rounding. Individual women's financial security is also linked to their household where resources may be ...
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