Prudential Newsroom: Featured Stories

African American community a growing economic power but facing ongoing hurdles of debt

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

The African American Financial Experience is largely influenced by family, faith, early retirement and women playing a greater role in making decisions about money.

10 youth volunteers get top honors from Prudential's Spirit of Community Awards

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

When he was 5 years old, Louie McGee was diagnosed with a rare retinal ailment. "This disease steadily steals my vision," says Louie, now 12, of St. Paul, Minn. "Since there is no treatment or cure, it's very important that I work to raise money for science and research to preserve and restore my vision—and that of others.".

Prudential's Challenge Lab helps break down financial challenges—one step at a time

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

When it comes to our finances, why do we procrastinate? Why do we think "it won't happen to me?" Can we pass up a reward now for a better reward down the road? These are just some of the natural human tendencies explored on Prudential's Challenge Lab website, which helps people better understand their financial challenges and discover Prudential solutions.

Prudential is No. 2 on FORTUNE® magazine's 2013 World's Most Admired Companies list in the Life, Health category

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

FORTUNE® magazine announced its 2013 World's Most Admired Companies® list on Feb. 28, and Prudential earned the No. 2 spot in the Insurance: Life, Health category.

Prudential sponsors personal finance video series on The Root

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

In 2011, Prudential launched the African American Financial Experience, its inaugural survey on the financial concerns, goals and investment behaviors of the African American community. Among other things, the survey highlighted a growing affluence in the African American community and a corresponding increased focus on financial planning. The research also noted that African American consumers are likely to be more self-sufficient when building their financial acumen, seeking out seminars and websites on the topic.

New Prudential ad debuts during Super Bowl

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

That’s the question Prudential asks in its new commercial that debuts nationally during pre-game coverage of Sunday’s Super Bowl and will air again during the game in the New York region and Austin, Texas.

Prudential experts express optimism about global economy in 2013

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Ed Keon uses the title of an old Rolling Stones song, "Time Is On My Side," to describe his outlook on the global economy and stock market in 2013. "As more time passes since the financial meltdown without another acute crisis, the healing of personal, financial and corporate balance sheets, incomes and psyche has proceeded," said Keon, managing director of Quantitative Management Associates. "Growth has been slow but steady, and we think it will pick up in the U.S. and globally in 2013."

Low interest rate environment putting retirement security at risk, says Prudential study

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

If interest rates continue to be low for an extended period, retirement assets invested in conservative investments will have little investment growth and are at risk of being exhausted earlier than expected, according to a new Prudential white paper "Should Americans Be Insuring Their Retirement Income?"

Prudential marks opening of its life insurance joint venture in China

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Prudential took part in a special event in Shanghai on November 29 to celebrate the opening of its joint life insurance venture with Fosun International in China.

The new company, known as Pramerica Fosun Life Insurance Company Ltd., will focus on offering life insurance through several distribution channels, including worksite marketing, an agency sales force and bancassurance partners.

New white paper from Prudential shows that misconceptions about Social Security can be costly to retirees

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Many Americans are missing out on the full value of Social Security, according to a new Prudential white paper, “Innovative Strategies to Help Maximize Social Security Benefits.” The white paper outlines options and strategies that individuals can employ to maximize lifetime Social Security income, especially those who will enter retirement divorced or widowed.

Benefits experts highlight challenges, choices and opportunities during benefits enrollment season

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Consumers face a great number of challenges and choices when making decisions during the annual benefits enrollment season. And employers have an opportunity to help individuals make the right moves. That includes providing attractive, affordable voluntary benefits. Those were the prevailing thoughts at a Prudential-sponsored “Health vs. Wealth: Are Employees Making the Rights Benefits Choices?” media briefing in New York City on Nov. 19.

New Prudential study takes an in-depth look at the financial landscape and challenges of LGBT Americans

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

Prudential donates $3 million for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

As tens of millions of people try to put their lives back together in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Prudential is lending a hand.

Retirement planning do's and don'ts

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

The week of Oct. 21 marks National Save for Retirement Week, and Robert Fishbein,

a vice president in Prudential's Tax Department, encourages Americans to

follow seven tips to help plan for a more secure retirement.

Statement from Prudential

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

We have received notice from the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) that Prudential will be reviewed in Stage 3 of the agency’s review process to determine whether the company meets the criteria as a systemically important financial institution under the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

The company plans to continue its ongoing discussions with regulators about the differences between banks and insurance companies as they consider whether insurance companies are systemically important.

Prudential is searching for nation's top youth volunteers

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

Every year since 1995, this search has turned up inspiring stories of youth volunteer community service. Like the California high school senior who created a business that enables women in Uganda to earn a living and educate their children by selling their handmade paper-bead jewelry in the United States. Or the Idaho sixth-grader who, with her sister, created a nonprofit charity that has raised more than $60,000 to benefit families of children needing heart surgery. And there's the Wisconsin high school junior who created a nonprofit organization that collects and disposes of unused or unwanted pharmaceuticals so that they don't end up in the water supply.

Prudential's Srinivas Reddy testifies before ERISA Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

An estimated 10,000 Americans are reaching retirement age every day. As a result, government entities and private retirement plan providers understand their responsibility to move beyond discussion and analysis to solutions.

Veterans say finding a job is their greatest challenge when returning to civilian life

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

Prudential recently conducted a landmark study on the employment challenges Veterans face when transitioning from military to civilian life. And according to the study, nearly 70 percent of Veterans said "finding a job" is their greatest challenge.

Prudential launches latest study on the ‘Financial Experience & Behaviors Among Women’

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

Prudential launched its latest biennial study of the “Financial Experience & Behaviors Among Women” in New York City on July 11. The study, now in its 12th year, shows that 53 percent of the more than 1,400 women surveyed are primary breadwinners, but only 20 percent of these women feel well prepared to make financial decisions, compared to 45 percent of men.

Prudential market experts see a ‘muddle-through’ economic outlook for the remainder of 2012

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

Prudential's 2012 Midyear Global Markets & Economic Outlook was held Tuesday in New York City. Prudential experts said they expect the economy and global markets to remain in a period of slow growth—a “muddle through scenario”—for the rest of 2012.

Prudential introduces 'Commitment to Progress' Sustainability Report

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

Prudential has released its first consolidated Sustainability Report, detailing the company’s environmental, social and governance commitments and initiatives.

Employer-sponsored return-to-work programs can help shorten extended disability absences

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

Facing an uncertain economic climate, U.S. companies have had to do more with less in all areas of business. A key to survival for many of these companies has been retaining experienced and productive employees. A new report issued by Prudential, "Controlling the Uncontrollable," highlights one way to do just that. Extended disability absences, which may affect a company's productivity, can be shortened by providing employer-sponsored return-to-work programs.

Featured Story

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Prudential Financial experts said Tuesday they are cautiously optimistic for sustained economic growth in 2010 as global markets continue a gradual rebound from the financial crisis.