Monday, December 23, 2024

Financial Anxiety and Stress Common Even Before the Pandemic

2021-04-28 12:00:20  |  financial wellness pandemic 

... ls about the arc and the extent of financial anxiety and stress in America prior to the global pandemic is troubling,” Gerri Wash, president of the FINRA Foundation, said. “Our qualitative interviews underscore the potential severity of the pandemic’s impact on Americans’ mental and financial health today, as well as the important role of financial literacy.” Given the connection between low financial literacy and anxiety and stress, the researchers recommend increasing efforts aimed at improving financial knowledge levels especially among high-risk groups. Other recommendations p...

Employers Overestimate Employees Financial Wellness

2021-02-23  |  financial wellness financial resilience 

... er of 200 employers, including CEOs and HR leaders. Respondents represented a range of company sizes and industries, including healthcare, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing. Source: Immediate...

Financial Stability Still Hard to Come by for Many Americans

2021-01-25 12:00:30  |  pandemic investing 

... inancial advisor, developing a financial strategy, and adjusting that strategy as situations arise are helpful strategies to increase financial resilience and stability." Source: Edward Jones...