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May 24, 2022, 09:00 ET SURVEY: The future of work is already here - and it's not fully remote

The Great Resignation is showing signs of slowing, but there is a significant disconnect between management and employees on what it takes to retain...

May 10, 2022, 09:00 ET Busting Stereotypes: Millennials Take Control of their Finances

The Millennial generation (aged 26-41) has been pegged with stereotypes of careless spending and saving habits since the early 2010s. However, with...

Apr 22, 2022, 16:15 ET Nationwide Announces Fund Closures

Nationwide announced today that the Board of Trustees of ETF Series Solutions (the "Trust") has determined to close and liquidate the Nationwide...

Apr 21, 2022, 09:30 ET Young Black Americans report medical debt impacting financial health

Young Black Americans report that medical debt is impacting their financial health and nearly one in five Black millennials (19%) report that paying...

Apr 18, 2022, 06:00 ET Survey: 86% of drivers support hands-free legislation

A new study1 from Nationwide finds that Americans overwhelmingly support new laws to curb distracted driving. As part of Distracted Driving Awareness ...

Mar 30, 2022, 09:30 ET Bad driving has Americans on edge

The roadways changed drastically at the onset of the pandemic, even with fewer drivers on the road, traffic deaths have soared throughout the...

Mar 23, 2022, 09:00 ET Survey: Homeowners' remodeling plans undeterred by increased costs, delayed timelines

Home prices surged nearly 20% in 2021 – the highest calendar-year increase on record – putting a hold on house buying aspirations for many Americans. ...

Mar 10, 2022, 09:30 ET New study: Majority of Americans feel the Federal Reserve should be doing more to address inflation

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...

Mar 07, 2022, 15:00 ET Nationwide minimum wage now $21 per hour

Along with a market-leading, flexible work model, Nationwide is again raising the minimum wage it will pay for its workforce. The Columbus,...

Mar 03, 2022, 09:00 ET Women Investors Pivot to More Proactive Approach in Financial Planning

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted how women viewed their finances. While one might assume trepidation would be the prevailing ...

Mar 02, 2022, 09:31 ET Finally, a variable universal life insurance product built for fee-based investment advisors

Nationwide has launched a new variable universal life (VUL) insurance product built specifically for fee-based investment advisors that allows for...

Feb 28, 2022, 14:00 ET Nationwide reports record earnings in 2021 for its insurance and financial services business

ationwide—one of the largest and most diversified insurance and financial services companies in the United States—reported 2021 earnings results...

Feb 24, 2022, 09:00 ET Is your goodbye pooch smooch stressing your pet out?

Many of us have a to-do checklist when we leave our homes. Doors locked? Check! Lights off? Sure! Iron unplugged? Yep! Say goodbye to Fido or Fluffy? ...

Feb 22, 2022, 09:00 ET Nationwide, Labrador Systems partner to pilot new generation of assistive robots

One of the nation's largest insurance and financial protection companies is partnering with an early-stage robotics company with a shared vision of...

Jan 13, 2022, 10:00 ET Popular Poodle-cross pups outpacing purebred parents

If you think you're seeing more Goldendoodles, Labradoodles and other Poodle-cross dogs these days, it's not your imagination. There are indeed...

Jan 12, 2022, 10:01 ET Women in the workplace: One in five expect later retirement due to pandemic

The pandemic has shaken women's confidence in retirement planning according to a recent Nationwide Retirement Institute® survey of employer-sponsored ...

Dec 15, 2021, 10:30 ET Holiday Driving Forecast: Safe Driving is the Gift that Keeps Giving

For many, this may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also one of the most dangerous times for those traveling on the road. With the...

Dec 07, 2021, 10:50 ET As Build Back Better Moves Forward, Taxes Top Concern for Investors

Debate around the current presidential administration's proposed reconciliation package has investors, particularly those of high income, bracing for ...

Nov 30, 2021, 10:00 ET Achieving clients' income needs concern for 86% of advisors

With interest rates remaining near historic lows, supply chain and workforce challenges driving continued market uncertainty and inflation on the...

Nov 17, 2021, 10:04 ET Half of Americans fear falling more than cancer and want to age in home without stairs

Over a year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic, most Americans (85%) agree that it's more important than ever to stay in their home for long-term...

Nov 08, 2021, 10:26 ET New study: for many older employees, there isn't a Great Resignation, it's the Great Delay

Today many companies are grappling with the Great Resignation, primarily with employees ages 30 to 45 years. However, a new Nationwide Retirement...

Nov 04, 2021, 09:30 ET Nationwide® dedicates research, funding in fight to #CurePetCancer

A cancer diagnosis is never welcome, and that's no less true when a beloved pet is the one who's sick. But early detection, better treatment options...

Oct 25, 2021, 10:01 ET Seventh Annual Advisor Authority Reveals Insights on Confronting the Impact of Compounding Financial Crises

"Once-in-a-lifetime" financial crises have been accelerating. It took roughly 40 years from the Crash of 1929 to the Bear Market of 1968, but now...

Oct 11, 2021, 11:24 ET Homeowners keeping a 'smart' eye on their residences

Events over the past 18 months have kept homeowners at home more than ever before. With more employers embracing a "work from home" model, that trend ...

Oct 06, 2021, 10:17 ET Two in five Americans don't have enough money saved for unexpected health care expenses

While most adults age 25+ don't carry any personal medical debt, two in five (38%) could not pay off an unexpected $5,000 out-of-pocket health care...