Financial Wellness

By the year 2050, the number of people supporting each senior citizen worldwide is likely to be just one-third what it was in 1950 and half of what it is today.

NEWARK, N.J., & BELLEVUE, Wash., September 05, 2019 - Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Assurance IQ, Inc., “Assurance,” a profitable, fast-growing direct-to-consumer platform that transforms the buying experience for individuals seeking personalized health and financial wellness solutions.

American workers are concerned about having the necessary skills to compete in the future workforce, according to new research by Prudential.

You’re a newly minted college graduate or maybe a mid-career job switcher. Would you even consider working for a company that didn’t offer health benefits? Likely not.

In a passionate discussion at the Aspen Ideas Festival, success stories shine light on the importance of Prudential’s work to support opportunity youth. 

Sixty-five percent of the jobs that today’s elementary school students will eventually hold don’t even have names yet. That’s a prediction from the World Economic Forum. And it’s just one proof point that demonstrates why continuous learning and a focus on skills development remain critical at work. Prudential Vice Chairman Rob Falzon tackled that topic head on in a session at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

Employers who provide traditional health and wellness offerings alongside financial wellness programs are likely to reap the benefits of a healthier workforce. Research unveiled by Prudential at the Aspen Ideas: Health festival suggests a connection between the use by employees of both benefit types and improved physical and mental health, based on self-reported outcomes.

"Legacy Lives On" builds on stories told through The State of US, Prudential’s exploration of financial wellness across America, and the challenges that stand in the way. Black Americans share those same challenges but bear the burden of overcoming past economic and social injustices that have created barriers to building financial wealth.

Perceptions and reality of family life and marriage have changed dramatically in the last 50 years, yet the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College finds the retirement risks faced by working women in two-income households may be greater than what many believe.

Monica Hines became a Prudential Advisor to make a difference. Now she’s leading people out of debt.