At the time of this report, America is battling the COVID-19 global pandemic. In response to social and economic pressure, many employers have adjusted the way they do business, including implementing social-distancing protocols, work-from-home arrangements, and in some cases workforce reductions. Virtually all employees, to one degree or another, are experiencing adverse effects to their … Continued
The state of financial wellness held constant, but the typical employee engaging in a financial wellness benefit is gradually looking younger and more masculine. Improvement in employee financial behavior has been subtle but includes fewer reporting they carry a balance on their credit cards and more indicating they check their credit report at least once … Continued
The Society of Actuaries Aging and Retirement Strategic Research Program and Financial Finesse are pleased to make available a series of briefs focused on retirement literacy issues. The first brief in the series explores retirement from a holistic perspective looking at non-financial issues. The second brief looks at retirement planning and the things to consider … Continued
Abstract In this report we propose best practices for workplace financial wellness programs to offer retirement guidance across an employee’s full career and analyze the positive impact of financial coaching on improving retirement outcomes. We offer a model for measuring the ROI of reducing the costs of delayed retirement for these employees. Financial wellness improved … Continued
Abstract In this report we propose best practices for workplace financial wellness programs to offer retirement guidance across an employee’s full career and analyze the positive impact of financial coaching on improving retirement outcomes. We offer a model for measuring the ROI of reducing the costs of delayed retirement for these employees. To read full … Continued
Abstract Each employee has different aspirations for what they want out of life. In this study, we examine three of the most common life events that employees proactively face: buying a home, getting married, and having children. Each of these life events, in one way or another, has a relationship to an employee’s financial wellness. … Continued
Abstract In this report we propose best practices for workplace financial wellness programs to offer retirement guidance across an employee’s full career and analyze the positive impact of financial coaching on improving retirement outcomes. We offer a model for measuring the ROI of reducing the costs of delayed retirement for these employees. To read full … Continued
Abstract This report examines how financial behaviors over time can create a cycle of low financial wellness. This cycle can affect the ability of different ethnic groups to build and transfer wealth, which impacts the next generation. Employers are in a unique position to help stop this cycle and usher in a new generation of … Continued
Abstract The Financial Finesse Gender Gap in Financial Wellness report is an annual review of the financial wellness gap that exists between women and men in the workforce. It examines a variety of financial behaviors and outcomes, as well as the societal, psychological and practical barriers to gender parity when it comes to cash flow … Continued
Abstract American employees continue to experience high levels of financial stress, and could be losing sleep over it. In this research report, we look at which employees are the most stressed about money, and what employers can do to help their employees develop the solid money management and investment planning skills they need to find … Continued
How much money can a highly effective financial wellness program save your organization? The answer, for most large companies, is well into the millions — and that’s focusing on the costs that are easiest to measure: wage garnishments, absenteeism and utilization of FSAs and HSAs. With additional analysis, companies can also measure the savings from … Continued