As the stock market becomes more volatile and unpredictable, it’s natural for investors to look for new sources of information that can provide guidance or insights to help them feel more in control. One of the most popular trends is to turn to socia...

Columbus, OH – As the political noise leading up to national elections in 2024 begins its long crescendo, many American investors are nervously considering implications for their investment portfolios. Regardless of political affiliation, nearly half...

Columbus, OH – Today, employees face myriad challenges that impact their long-term financial planning, with the timeliest one being the resumption of student loan payments in October. While many assume younger employees are impacted the most, a new s...

Columbus, OH - Since 2014, the Nationwide Retirement Institute has surveyed Americans annually on their perceptions, concerns and understanding of the U.S. Social Security system. This year’s survey marks its 10th edition and reveals how Americans’ a...

Columbus, OH – After decades of planning, investors close to retirement age are delaying their retirement plans in light of today’s rising inflation, high interest rates and unstable economic environment, according to Nationwide’s eighth annual Advis...

COLUMBUS, OH – Small and mid-sized business owners, like most American consumers, are increasingly concerned about economic conditions in the U.S., with two-thirds of them expecting a recession in the next six months, according to new data from Natio...

Like most American consumers, small and mid-size business owners are increasingly concerned about economic conditions in the U.S., with two-thirds of them expecting a recession in the next six months, according to a new Nationwide Retirement Institut...

A new survey from the Nationwide Retirement Institute shows consumers are fearing the worst: 68% expect a recession within the next six months and nearly 80% of those who do, expect it to be severe. In fact, about two thirds (62%) of respondents beli...

Columbus, OH – Americans’ concerns about the economy have escalated over the past several months, culminating into fears of a future recession, according to Nationwide’s 2023 Economic Impact survey . More than two-thirds of Americans (68%) expect a r...

Columbus, OH - With signs of a recession flashing, including bank failures, persistent inflation, ongoing volatility and the possibility of a government debt ceiling crisis, many nervous investors are wondering if we are approaching another financial...

Columbus, OH - As ongoing market volatility and uncertainty over the direction of inflation continues, women investors are more fearful of a recession today than they were in 2022, according to Nationwide’s eighth annual Advisor Authority survey, pow...

Columbus, OH – Turbulent market conditions and rampant inflation have forced investors to consider working after their retirement, according to Nationwide’s eighth annual Advisor Authority survey, powered by the Nationwide Retirement Institute. Over ...

Inflation has shaken women’s retirement security and confidence, according to a Nationwide Retirement Institute® survey of employer-sponsored retirement plan participants and sponsors. The study found that 62% of women are either expecting to retire ...

As the holiday season kicks into high gear, Americans have more on their minds than just gift exchanges and family get-togethers. According to Nationwide’s eighth annual Advisor Authority survey, powered by the Nationwide Retirement Institute, nearly...

Columbus, OH – Investors are feeling increased pressure on their financial and retirement plans in today’s turbulent economic environment, according to Nationwide’s eighth annual Advisor Authority survey, powered by the Nationwide Retirement Institut...

Anyone who’s made a trip to the grocery store or the gas station this year knows that inflation is taking a bite out of Americans’ pocketbooks. Choosing cheaper produce and trading down to cheaper cuts of meat have become common tradeoffs for familie...

Columbus, OH - To combat high inflation, Americans have made difficult tradeoffs that negatively impact their health and wellbeing, finds a new Nationwide Retirement Institute® survey. Over the last 12 months, nearly one in five American households (...

Columbus, OH - The current macroeconomic environment has created a stressful situation for investors and advisors, leading to a sharp decrease in their optimism. Just 39% of investors are optimistic about their 12-month financial outlook, a 10-percen...

Today, four in 10 older American workers are delaying their retirement due to the rise in living costs – double those who said they delayed their retirement a year ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey, released today by the Nationwide Ret...

Every year, Hispanic-owned businesses contribute over $800 billion dollars to the U.S. economy, and Hispanic entrepreneurs are starting businesses at a rate roughly three times the general population. However, millions of Hispanic small businesses (H...

Inflation hits hardest for those who can least afford it: middle- and lower-income Americans are struggling with the rising cost of everyday needs like food, household goods and transportation. These families are also more likely to forgo seeking fin...

Columbus, OH – Today, the majority of U.S. parents (60%) cite inflation or rising living costs among their top financial concerns as they look ahead at the next 12 months, according to a new survey by the Nationwide Retirement Institute. Less than ha...

Columbus, OH – Continued financial repercussions from the pandemic, new concerns over market volatility and high inflation are leading two-thirds of Americans (66%) to worry more now than they did before about their retirement income, according to th...

Columbus, OH – LGBTQ+ Americans are less likely to be on track to meet their financial goals, have the capacity to absorb unexpected expenses, or feel confident in their ability to save for retirement compared to the general population, according to ...

Columbus, OH– The Millennial generation (aged 26-41) has been pegged with stereotypes of careless spending and saving habits since the early 2010s. However, with the oldest members of this generation now entering their 40s, they are busting out-of-da...

Young Black Americans report that medical debt is impacting their financial health and nearly one in five Black millennials (19%) report that paying for health care is their biggest retirement stressor, according to a recent Nationwide Retirement Ins...

Columbus, OH — The stock market began the second quarter of 2022 on a positive note, but it may not be enough to relieve investor worries. The seventh annual Advisor Authority study powered by the Nationwide Retirement Institute found the majority of...

American consumers have put their lives on hold as financial pressures from rising prices are felt across all generations. For some, sacrifices may include driving less while others are having to postpone starting a family or getting married.Since la...

Columbus, OH – Americans have a grim outlook on the U.S. economy, and nearly two-thirds (64%) feel the Federal Reserve should be taking a more aggressive approach to addressing inflation, according to a new survey by the Nationwide Retirement Institu...

Columbus, OH —The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted how women viewed their finances. While one might assume trepidation would be the prevailing sentiment after a tumultuous couple of years, the Nationwide Retirement Institute’s® A...