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...
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...
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...
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