FINRA Study on Emotions & Financial Fraud
This week is National Fraud Awareness Week, and according to the Investor Protection Trust, almost one in five Americans over the age of 65, or nearly seven million seniors, have been taken advantage of financially. A recent study from Stanford University, FINRA, and AARP revealed that inducing strong emotions has an effect on older adults financial decisions.
Hollywood is Financial Literacy Lessons for Women
Watching films can be a pastime usually considered pure fun or even escapism. Some films are more pertinent than others, especially when it comes to learning life lessons. Learning from other people is mistakes, even if they are fictional characters, could be beneficial for your future.
Retirement and Long Term Care
Nearly 70% of Americans 65 and older need long-term care at some point, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Power of Attorney Tips
None of us likes to think about the possibility of something happening that might prevent us from managing our own finances, but it does happen. If you are ill, incapacitated, or just out of the country, you might need someone else to manage your money for a while.
FINRAs Advice for Keeping Your Financial Data Secure
Identify theft has been the number one complaint reported to the FTC for 15 years running. In 2015, almost half a million cases were reported. The loss of financial data can be devastating, and it can take a long time to recover.
Is Divorce Derailing Your Retirement Fund?
Just as getting married involves financial decisions, so does divorce. Splitting up your assets is one of the main areas of concern - and this includes investments and retirement accounts. It is important for each of the partners to retain some of the retirement fund.
5 Personal Finance Tips for Women
While most financial tips apply to everyone, there are some that are more relevant to women. 90% of women will have to manage their finances on their own at some point in their life, and unfortunately, too many women lack confidence, and may hesitate to take control of their finances.
How to Simplify Your Finances
Simplifying your finances is an activity that we could all benefit from. In a Pew Trusts study, it was revealed that 1 in 5 Americans say that they are not planning for retirement.