by ProsperBridge | Feb 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, a Reddit-fueled frenzy exploded into national news when a handful of influencers created a movement to beat Wall Street hedge funds at their own game. And for a few days, they actually did. My background in finance told me how this story was going to...
by ProsperBridge | Feb 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Would you be upset to learn that someone else had paid 1/10th the price for the same, essential service you received? Thanks to a rule that took effect in January, hospitals must now publish the prices they charged of 300 services and procedures. The results have been...
by ProsperBridge | Oct 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
In 1952, the consumer debt to GDP ratio in America was less than one-third of what it is today. Home prices have increased by more than 2 ½ times relative to wages in the Denver area and much of the West. Credit card debt has nearly tripled since 1989. Education,...
by ProsperBridge | Oct 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
An interesting article in BenefitsPro laid out a case for tracking the effectiveness of financial wellness plans. The author, himself part of a financial wellness company, led with the following metrics: Increased participation in retirement plans Reduced 401(k)...
by ProsperBridge | Oct 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Four out of five older Americans (ages 50-75) failed a retirement literacy quiz issued by the American College of Financial Services. The average score? 42%. The results are sad, unfortunate, and unsurprising. Americans as a whole are not financially literate, but...
by ProsperBridge | Sep 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the groundbreaking book Completing Capitalism: Heal Business to Heal the World, Co-authors Bruno Roche and Jay Jakub share a proven approach to business success that includes considering not just financial profits, but also the human, social, and natural impact of...
