With Help from Financial Fitness Group’s Vast Library of Content, GuidedChoice’s “Financial Advisor in Your Pocket” Puts Individuals on the Road to Financial Freedom 

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GuidedChoice’s innovative approach to leveraging technology to provide a financial advisor in your pocket through its 3Nickels app, combined with Financial Fitness Group’s Financial Fitness platform, provides a holistic approach to improving a user’s overall financial wellness. We recently spoke to GuidedChoice about the rollout of the 3Nickels app to showcase our collaboration.   The Challenge: Why […]

Ho-Chunk Nation Wins 2022 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award

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Financial Fitness Group is incredibly proud of our client, the Ho-Chunk Nation, who was honored by Gov. Tony Evers as a recipient of the 2022 Governor’s Financial Literacy Awards in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol.They were honored for their efforts in helping Wisconsinites build their financial literacy.    The 2022 Governor’s Financial Literacy […]

Gov. Evers Proclaims Money Smart Wisconsin Week

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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April 15 – 21, 2023, as Money Smart Wisconsin Week to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy education and financial wellness.  “Financial education gives folks the tools they need to make sound financial decisions and reach their own financial goals, dreams, […]

Correct Steps to Take to Achieve Financial Goals

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In December 2017, 83% of Americans who set a specific financial goal felt better about their finances than at the start of that year. One study showed that even simple tasks like making a New Year’s resolution about finances might help increase an individual’s confidence in their financial situation. Why is setting financial goals important […]

Financial Literacy Month–How a Positive Work Environment Fosters Financial Well-Being

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The connection between workplace culture and financial well-being is a two-way street. Workplace stress can impact your financial well-being and vice versa. But it’s not just a matter of whether you’re happy at work: how your employer treats you financially can significantly impact your feelings about your job. Workplace financial well-being is a huge factor […]

Retirement Scams: How You Can Protect Your Money

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Many types of retirement scams make consumers vulnerable. Retirement scams are often the most financially devastating frauds to retirees. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that roughly 10% of seniors in America have been victims of financial fraud or abuse. That’s a troubling statistic when you consider that most of these crimes go unreported because […]

FFG is attending T3 2023

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We are excited to participate as a Gold Sponsor and Exhibitor at the T3 Technology Tools for Today conference from 3/12-3/15. Financial Fitness Group’s CEO, Patrick Quirk, will be joining a well-rounded panel of industry thought leaders that include Suzzane Siracuse, CEO of Suzanne Siracuse Consulting and Savvy Ladies Board Member, Cheryl Nash, CEO of Financial […]

Reporting Investment Income on Your Federal Tax Returns 

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It’s officially tax season! Did you know that all income, whether earned from work or resulting from investments, is subject to tax reporting and taxation? Financial institutions send annual informational tax returns to the IRS and individual taxpayers showing income to the taxpayer.    To help taxpayers complete their income tax return forms, the IRS […]