Empower Institute - Employee Behavior

A greater level of comfort can ease stress and open the doors to financial planning.

Empower recently talked to eight of its government partners to see how their female leaders are going above and beyond in their professions.

Empower’s Wealth and Wellness Index Mid-Year Survey reveals sobering details about how inflation is impacting Americans’ financial attitudes and behaviors.

These insights point to five tangible steps employers can take to help boost women’s financial confidence.

Americans report conflicting feelings about their financial health as spending and debt worries offset market, salary and employment gains.

First responders shared with us how their stories of strength have shaped the way they’re protecting their future and preparing for tomorrow.

Almost half of savers say financial terms make them hesitant to talk about money. Using the right words is especially critical in financial matters. 

Through in-depth interviews with government savers, Empower has found that preparing for retirement remained a primary objective for most during the COVID-19 crisis.

According to Empower research, some Americans have taken advantage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provision to draw from their retirement accounts early.

Data shows most plan participants want to avoid taking money out of their retirement accounts.

Employers can better understand workers’ needs by studying their past experiences and personal backgrounds.

First-generation workers remain more confident in the U.S. economy and their retirement savings than the general population.