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New Research Indicates that Consumers' Financial Situations are Finally Poised to Improve
For the first time since before the Great Recession, Americans are finding their financial situations aren't worsening. A research study conducted by the nation's leading financial education firm, Financial Finesse, has found that not only are consumers' financial situations leveling but consumers are also showing greater levels of commitment toward improving their finances.
Financial Finesse Press Release, December 2, 2009
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NFLPA Launches Financial Education Program for NFL Players
The NFL Players Association today announced it has partnered with Financial Finesse, the nation's leading provider of unbiased financial education programs, to launch a comprehensive program which gives NFL players the financial guidance they need to prepare financially for a lock out.
"There's been a long standing need for this kind of financial education for our members who have unique circumstances that make financial planning particularly difficult," NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith said. "With no guarantees in NFL contracts and the potential for a 2011 lock out, we want to make sure our members are prepared for injury or anything that cripples their career. We'd also like them to transition from football to a lifetime of financial security and independence--something that is possible only with smart financial planning."
NFL Players Association/Financial Finesse Press Release, September 29, 2009
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Financial literacy site encourages people to get involved in their community
The recession has exposed America's dirty secret that many Americans are financially illiterate. And it would be difficult to find someone who doesn't agree that Americans could use more financial education at the student and adult levels.
There are a variety of Web sites aimed at improving financial literacy in America, but one new site hopes to go beyond offering the usual tools for learning to budget, paying off debt, boosting savings, etc. GetFinancialFinesse.org hopes to equip people with tools to clean up their own finances and get involved in efforts to improve financial literacy in their communities. The site is operated by Financial Finesse, a financial education company.
AOL Wallet Pop, October 20, 2009
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CNN Report on Research on the Gender Gap in Financial Literacy
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Companies Step Up Benefits Communication to Combat Unions
As discussions around the Employee Free Choice Act heat up in Congress, employers are stepping up their communications to employees about the benefits they offer as a way of combating unionization efforts.
Workforce.com, July, 2009
- Testimony of Liz Davidson before the Department of Labor's ERISA Advisory Council Working Group, hearing on "Financial Literacy and the Role of the Employer."
"Any firm that offers a retirement plan should provide employees with financial education around how to make informed decisions on how to use these plans to achieve their retirement goals .... The risk ... is that employees assume they are set for retirement, only to have a rude awakening when it is time to retire."
Liz Davidson, September 19, 2007
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Becoming Financially Literate: CEO Davidson on fixing your money habits
Liz Davidson, CEO of Financial Finesse, talks with BW's David Bogoslaw about how consumers can better balance short-term money needs with long-term financial goals.
BusinessWeek, July 2009
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5 most recent reports
- Trends in Employee Financial Issues (Q3 2009)
For the first time since the Great Recession began, Americans are finding their financial situations are not getting worse.
Employees are showing greater commitment toward improving thier finances and taking steps to cut expenses and build savings.
Financial Finesse, Inc., December 2009
- Financial Literacy Issues Brief
In response to a 10 year study on financial literacy among US employees, Financial Finesse today announced the launch of the nation’s first financial advocacy web site, www.getfinancialfinesse.org—designed to address a national financial literacy problem that has reached crisis proportions and will continue to create economic instability if not resolved.
Financial Finesse, Inc., October 28, 2009
- Trends in Employee Financial Issues (Q2 2009)
The signs of economic recovery on Wall Street are not reaching Main Street.
Despite a 15.9% return on the S&P 500 in Q2, employees are experiencing increased financial stress, more serious debt issues, and trouble making ends meet.
Financial Finesse, Inc., July 2009
- Latest Behavioral Change Results
Summary of results compiled from 1492 workshops conducted between January 1, 2007 – April 15, 2009 given to participants 30 days after the workshop to measure what changes they have made since.
Financial Finesse, Inc., May 2009
- Research on the Gender Gap in Financial Literacy
43% of calls from women were regarding debt, with half of those relating to strategies to reduce debt. (36% of calls from men were regarding debt)
Financial Finesse, Inc., May 2009
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