Blockchain NODES in the Financial Sector

Our digital world gives us many financial alternatives. The future is finance is swiftly evolving. It can be overwhelming to keep up, and the important foundation is to understanding the digital blockchain. The key features of blockchain technology are decentralization and the use of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) network principles that help seek the attention of a […]

It’s January! Happy Financial Wellness Month!

What is Financial Wellness? Financial wellness is being able to meet all your past, current, and future) financial needs. It is about feeling financially secure enough to live balanced life. Financial wellness plays a direct part of mental and physical well being. The cost of financial stress impacts more than an individual’s bank account. Financial […]

What is the Value of Financial Education?

In these turbulent times, financial education is vital for ensuring the holistic development of personal growth; as well as development of trade and commerce in an economy. The problem of financial anxiety has been observed due to the lack of financial education that prevents individuals from living a sustainable and fulfilling life. Imagine honing the […]

NFT: Investment Of The Future

NFT’s are erupting in the digital world with popularity, and it’s only in its infancy stages. Non-Fungible Token (NFT) is being welcomed in the form of a digital solution to collectibles that are similar to the ways in which Bitcoin was promoted as the digital solution to currency. Any digital asset that demonstrates real-world aspects […]

4 Easy Tips for Balancing a Holiday Budget

The holiday season is swiftly approaching. With the rise of the Omicron variant, impending lockdowns, and global supply chain issues- who’s to say what’s next! The pressure to get all your holiday shopping done while maintaining a budget is on! Yet one thing is always for certain, the holiday season is synonymous with spending. If […]

How To Get Started with ESG

According to a statistic on CNBC “about one-third of millennials often or exclusively use investments that take ESG factors into account.” There is a fast growing interest around ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), especially among millennials, who are driving ESG as a priority for organizations. Though, interest in ESG isn’t limited to socially conscious millennials. Many firms […]

The Digital Breakthrough of Investing

It is evident that we live in an increasingly digitized world. Given the time spent engaging with technology, we have grown to rely on online services to manage our money.  Digital practices are an integral part of finance and the business world alike. Vontobel defines digital investing as “offering a comprehensive portfolio of investment solutions […]

Financial Fitness Group and the Iowa Insurance Division Create a Financial Literacy Program for State of Iowa Employees

The Save4Later Program was created in the partnership of The Financial Fitness Group and the Iowa Insurance Division to help State of Iowa employees learn more about their financial knowledge regarding retirement, saving, creating a financial roadmap, and much more. The program is created to be flexible and fit a user’s daily life and be […]

A Must-Have Employee Benefit: Financial Wellness

80% of the American workforce lives paycheck-to-paycheck, which creates stress and worry among these individuals. Organizations need to start offering financial wellness as an added benefit to their employees. Many individuals struggle to manage their finances and don’t know where to begin correctly. Adding financial wellness to an employee benefit plan will increase employees’ confidence […]

A Discussion of Financial Health in Unhealthy Times with Joe Saari and Jeanne Wells of Straight Talk on Iowa Catholic Radio

During these times, it’s hard not to think about financial issues and what is to come. Joe Saari, founder and chairman of Financial Fitness Group, and Jeanne Wells of Straight Talk on Iowa Catholic Radio chat about financial health in unhealthy times. Joe and Jeanne also discuss the Iowa Financial Fitness Challenge and how it […]