- The Financially Unprotected Sex
Examining how the pandemic, inflation and looming recession has led to women worrying about their financial future
It's no surprise that women have had to deal with unprecedented volatility over the past few years. The (financially) unprotected sex by Wyshbox Life Insurance includes interviews and surveys of over 400 women and takes a deep dive into how much of a negative financial impact the pandemic, inflation and fears of a potential recession…
read more - What’s Next For Tech?
Recovery is likely but tech may no longer lead the market
For much of the past decade, stocks of technology-related companies drove the overall markets skyward. That long bull run ended painfully this year with a selloff that’s hit most stocks. But the tech sector has been among the worst performers.
read more - Typical Homebuyer’s Mortgage Payment Up 15% Since Mid-August
Sellers should adjust their price to stay competitive as mortgage rates approach 7%
Sellers should adjust their price to stay competitive as mortgage rates approach 7% According to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage, the typical homebuyer’s monthly mortgage payment has climbed $337 (15%) over the past six weeks to a new high of $2,547. View full report findings here. SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–(NASDAQ: RDFN) — …
read more - China’s Latest Connect Scheme Widens Exchange-Traded Funds’ Growth Potential
Fund managers will need to invest more in research and education to reap the benefits of the cross-border initiative
The launch of the long-awaited Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Connect scheme between mainland China and Hong Kong this year further adds to the variety of cross-border schemes available to investors in the two markets and is expected to boost the trading volume of mainland ETFs.
read more - Gigged Out
An emerging workforce in pursuit of stability
The pandemic finally put to rest a myth about the Gig Economy that’s been peddled for more than a decade. Following quick on the heels of the 2008 financial crisis, a “new” labor paradigm took shape. Occasioned by record-breaking unemployment and unleashed by advances in smartphone technology, the Gig Economy gave workers new and streamlined…
read more - In The Worksite: New Era, New Values
Workers seek empathy and flexibility in a post-pandemic work world
The past two years have brought a series of monumental events to the world. Leading the way was the COVID-19 pandemic, which profoundly affected how people worked and lived. Even though lockdowns have been lifted and most aspects of life are back to normal, for many, recovery isn’t complete.
read more - Medicare Changes For 2023: What You Need To Know
Medicareresources.org offers insights ahead of open enrollment, which begins Oct. 15
Changes in out-of-pocket costs, new benefits and continued growth of Medicare Advantage plans are a few of the important trends to watch this fall, according to information released today by medicareresources.org.
read more - The State Of U.S. Healthcare In 2022
Even with record-high coverage, 2 in 5 adults still burdened by medical bills and debt
Despite historically high levels of health insurance coverage, 46 percent of working-age adults skipped or delayed care because of cost in the past year, and 42 percent struggled to pay medical bills or were paying off medical debt, according to findings from the latest Commonwealth Fund Biennial Health Insurance Survey.
read more - Going Beyond Payments
Why banks need to embrace super wallets
Traditional banks cannot avoid adapting to the new requirements and desires of their customers if they want to stay relevant. The focus, therefore, should be on creating a compelling mobile wallet solution that cuts across all situations in life.
read more - Investor Decisions: In A Multi-Source World, Do-it-Yourselfers Still Look To Financial Professionals
Millennials turn to employer programs; family first for Gen Z
Most Americans say they are do-it-yourself investors, but 60% of DIYers also use financial professionals, according to a new research report by Hearts & Wallets, the independent research and benchmarking firm that specializes in saving, investing and financial advice.
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