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Why Personal Financial Literacy Matters To Communities
While experts debate what’s ahead for the U.S. economy, a major issue that’s often overlooked continues to pose a threat – personal financial health. It’s critical for all Americans to be equipped with the knowledge [...]
CEO: It’s time for corporations to recognize the financial fragility of their employees
The economy is good these days and many employers may believe their employees also are doing well financially, but this is not the case. There are two economies prevalent in society, and oftentimes our daily [...]
Don’t fall for this trick question — get smarter about your money
You know you need to save money. You try to look for the best deals. But are you really going about it the right way? Maybe not. In a new CNBC and Acorns Invest In You Savings Survey , [...]
How to Collect and Use Data to Improve Workplace Financial Wellness
Data can be a powerful resource to guide decisions on selecting and improving financial wellness programs in your workplace. But data can also be easily misused or misunderstood. The first step in leveraging data in [...]
How Your Kids Can Ruin Your Retirement — and How to Make Sure They Don’t
Bill Benson and his wife had planned to fortify their retirement savings once their children left home, so they’d have enough to travel and relax. But at 68, Benson is still working full-time, and that empty nest [...]
How A Focus On Financial Wellness Can Help You Overcome A Late Start For Retirement
We hear a lot about the retirement crisis in America. With a decline in pension availability and concerns about the long-term viability of Social Security, the burden of saving for retirement rests squarely on the [...]