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
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
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:
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 […]
FFG Board Member Tricia Rothschild talks to Wealth Solutions Report about How History Shows the Markets Beat Inflation
Full Article Is Available on Wealth Solutions Report Here Morningstar Partner Financial Fitness Group Says Inflation Problems Are Short-Term, History Demonstrates in the Long-Term Staying Invested Is Always the Smart Move Few natural landmarks in North America can stake a claim to fame, like the Old Faithful Geyser at Yellowstone National Park. Unlike other landmarks […]
7 New ESG Courses Are In Our Investing Classroom
We’re excited to announce that we’ve expanded our extensive and robust library. We curated seven new ESG (environmental, social, and governance) courses for our Investing Classroom. These courses cover a broad range of topics, such as approaches to sustainable investing, metrics used, current trends and issues, and building a sustainable portfolio. Adopting a sustainable approach […]
Generation Z Is Juggling a lot. Here’s Why Financial Advisors Should Help Them.
When mentioning retirement to Generation Z, you may think you’d get an eyeroll–that it’s simply too early to be a concern to them. But according to a study from BlackRock, Gen Z is saving an average of 14 percent of each paycheck for retirement. Yet despite this optimistic savings rate, over a third of them […]
GuidedChoice Announces Partnership with Financial Fitness Group
New Alliance Promotes Financial Wellness of the American Workforce Through GuidedChoice’s 3Nickels App Reno, NV – July 14, 2022 – GuidedChoice and its personal financial advice app, 3Nickels, is pleased to announce it has partnered with Financial Fitness Group, the leading provider of FINRA-compliant financial education content, in an effort to improve the financial wellness […]
Gov. Evers, DFI Announce Collaboration with Financial Fitness Group to Provide New Financial Wellness Program for Wisconsin Residents and Employees
ELEVATE Wisconsin™ aims to raise awareness of the importance of financial well-being and provide industry-leading financial education MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today, together with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), announced that the Financial Fitness Group (FFG), developers of industry-leading interactive financial wellness solutions for top financial service firms, government agencies, and large corporations, is collaborating […]
What Tax Relief Can You Get for Your Home?
It goes unsaid that home ownership is a major fiscal responsibility, yet a range of valuable tax deductions can save you a lot of money. The government allows a certain number of tax breaks to those who own homes. Your home provides many tax benefits—from when you buy it right on through to when you […]