More than half — 57% — of Americans who took an eight-question quiz measuring financial literacy flunked, according to the National Financial Educators Council, which created the quiz. Some 10,508 people participated in the NFEC’s test, which asked questions about inflation’s impact on purchasing power and bond prices, among other things.
The group also surveyed 1,251 people around the U.S., asking where they turn for financial advice. Just under 40% said they turned to parents, family, friends, or coworkers; 35.9% said financial professionals; and 24.4% said they don’t have anyone trusted to turn to.
A new proposal could end the ban on promoting client reviews in states like California and Connecticut, giving state-registered advisors a level playing field with their SEC-registered peers.
Morningstar research data show improved retirement trajectories for self-directors and allocators placed in managed accounts.
Some in the industry say that more UBS financial advisors this year will be heading for the exits.
The Wall Street giant has blasted data middlemen as digital freeloaders, but tech firms and consumer advocates are pushing back.
Research reveals a 4% year-on-year increase in expenses that one in five Americans, including one-quarter of Gen Xers, say they have not planned for.
Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.
Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.
