Discussing money management and investing strategies might not seem romantic, but managing a relationship is hard enough without having to fight about money. If you’re thinking of marriage or a long-term partnership, it’s important to discuss financial goals, savings, investment strategies and risk tolerance levels.
Getting a pay raise can be exciting. While there’s nothing wrong with the occasional splurge (if you can afford it), consider dedicating part of your new pay hike to a long-term wealth-building strategy. Read on for how you might use the extra cash to maximize the impact of your raise.
Gen X is often called the Forgotten Generation given how often they’re overlooked in favor of conversation around boomers, millennials or now even Gen Z. But on this episode, Gen X is the one in the spotlight as we dig into the financial health of those born between 1965 and 1980 and, importantly, their perception of their financial well-being.
On Thursday, March 18th, FINRA will conduct the first of its planned updates related to OATS retirement. During the call, FINRA staff will provide an update to the industry related to the OATS retirement efforts, including an overview of the related rule filing, status on the required accuracy and reliability standards that must be met before OATS can be retired, and a look ahead at
Micro-investing involves regularly investing small amounts of money to build up a stake while participating in financial markets. If you can’t dedicate much money toward investments, it might take years to reach a mutual fund’s minimum investment. Micro-investing allows you to invest with less money upfront, often automatically.
FINRA is committed to the protection of senior investors and other vulnerable adults. That’s why FINRA launched the Securities Helpline for Seniors. On this episode, we hear how the Helpline handles calls, frequent areas of concern and how the Helpline has evolved over the five years since its launch.
Market timing is an active investment strategy involving shifting money in and out of the market or from one investment to another to exploit anticipated short-term price movements. Market timing can involve transferring between equity sectors and asset classes, or liquidating assets.
A member firm that provides services to Non-ERISA Plan participants and beneficiaries may rely on the filing exclusions contained in Rule 2210(c)(7)(B) and (C) in preparing and distributing a “Model Disclosure” as described in the letter, subject to the stated conditions and obligations discussed in the letter.
In 2009, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation launched the first national study of financial capability of adults in the United States. Since its start, the National Financial Capability Study has provided data on multiple indicators of capability, including financial behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge. National Financial Capability Study survey data is collected every three years. The 2024 survey, which was published in July, represents the sixth wave of data. This episodes dives into the report that serves as an important barometer of Americans financial health, and continues to be an essential resource for policymakers, researchers, financial firms, educators, and other stakeholders seeking to better understand and address the financial capability needs of Americans.
Today in the United States, nearly 40 million people are age 65 and older. This number is expected to more than double to 89 million by 2050.
