Financial education can make a huge difference in everyone’s lives. Numerous studies show financial literacy can help people manage their money more effectively and thereby help them maintain an improved standard of living. The FINRA Investor Education Foundation and the National Endowment for Financial Education recently scrutinized more than 76 research experiments on the benefits […]
Recap of FFG at PACT 2022
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Sara Bashiri
“An area that has become less partisan has been the understanding of financial education and empowering people.” – Joe Saari Have you missed us at PACT 2022? FFG was excited to be represented at PACT by our founder and Chairman, Joe Saari. As the financial world is becoming increasingly more complex for individuals and families to […]
Financial Fitness Group Is Selected As A Top Shortlister Vendor For Q4 2022
by Sara Bashiri
Financial Fitness Group is proud to announce, yet again, that we have been selected as a top Shortlister Vendor or Q4 2022 for the following: – Financial Coaching– Financial Education Services– Financial Wellness Programs Top Vendors are selected quarterly according to a wide range of criteria. We continue to strive to dedicate ourselves to improving financial wellness. Thank […]
FFG selected as one of the 66 FinTech companies in San Diego.
by Sara Bashiri
We’re pleased to announce that Financial Fitness Group has been selected as one of the 66 FinTech companies in San Diego. The criteria was based on:Track record, Executive leadership, Market share, and Innovation. We are excited to be part of this growing industry and hope to see continued success in the future. Thank you for […]
FFG at the Sureify Life Insurance Ecosystem Summit 2022
by Sara Bashiri
FFG was in Vegas this week for the Sureify Life Insurance Ecosystem Summit! We had a wonderful time speaking and networking with industry professionals. Our very own Founder and Chairman, Joe Saari represented FFG by providing his expertise by talking about the finer points of customer engagement–what it means and how to truly achieve a […]
Credit Unions Will Gain a Competitive Advantage over Banks by Focusing on Financial Wellness
by Sara Bashiri
Credit unions are finding more value in the financial wellness of their members as they look to gain a competitive advantage over traditional banks. Nowadays, with more families living paycheck-to-paycheck, and 40% of U.S. credit union members living paycheck to paycheck, on any given day 49% of Americans cannot afford a $400 emergency (source: Motley […]
Financial Education as a Value Proposition for Credit Union Employees and Members
by Sara Bashiri
The lack of financial education, especially after COVID-19, disadvantages many people. With 80% of people living paycheck to paycheck and under strong financial and employment insecurity, increasing overall financial knowledge is critical now more than ever before. Imagine the advantages of having a strong grasp of how financial solutions work. Increased financial education helps individuals […]
Summer is Ending, but Saving Is Beginning
by Sara Bashiri
So, you’ve splurged on concerts, travel, and good times this summer. We participate in more activities and sometimes slip and spend more money than anticipated. That is what summer is all about. But as the kids return to school and fall approaches, understand why you are saving and how much you should put away each […]
Money Group Collaboration with FFG
by Sara Bashiri
Buying a house is an exciting time! And planning can make this process even better. Before getting into the numbers and how much your mortgage could be, have a discussion with your family about what are the needs and wants of a house. Questions such as: Do I prefer a condo or a single-family home?, How much space […]
What are 401k Plans? An Introduction:
by Sara Bashiri
You’ve probably heard the term 401k from your employer. But what exactly is a 401k? A 401k plan is an employer-sponsored profit-sharing plan named after section 401k of the US Internal Revenue Code. Employees can take cash payments in the form of a retirement plan if they so elect. The percentage taken out is your […]
