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People would rather talk about anything other than money, including marriage problems, mental illness, drug addiction, race, sex, politics and religion. In a survey of 1,202 American adults conducted by Capital Group, home of American Funds, and one of the world’s leading investment management firms, survey participants ranked financial topics such as household earnings, retirement …

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A large majority of Americans agree they need to save more and invest better to prepare for retirement, but new research reveals an action that may make all the difference: When people envision how they want to live in their retirement years, they are motivated to save more. The research, based on a survey of …

Picturing Life in Retirement Can Motivate Increased Savings, New Survey Finds Read More »

Most Americans who are investing for retirement today wish that someone had shared financial advice with them at an earlier age, according to a survey of 1,202 investors conducted by Capital Group, home of American Funds®, and one of the world’s leading investment management firms. The survey highlights the key role parents play in shaping …

Parents Share Wisdom about Money, Saving and Investing With Their Children Read More »

American Funds, a family of mutual funds from Capital Group, one of the world’s largest investment management firms, announced the launch of ABLEAmerica®, a new tax-advantaged savings plan, the first ABLE plan available through financial advisors for individuals with disabilities and their families. According to National Disability Institute (NDI), approximately 8 million Americans with disabilities are eligible …

American Funds Launches ABLEAmerica®, a Tax-Advantaged Savings Plan for Disability Expenses Read More »

Baby Boomers are learning to expect the unexpected as they transition into retirement, according to a survey of 1,200 investors conducted by Capital Group, home of the American Funds®. From what expenses cause sticker shock, to why people retire earlier or later than they planned, and whether they expect bull or bear markets for the …

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