American Express Financial Education and Planning Services Publishes Guidebook on Workplace Financial Education and Advice.To download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail A miniature representation of a page or image that is used to identify a file by its contents. Clicking the thumbnail opens the file. Thumbnails are an option in file managers, such as Windows Explorer, and they are found in photo editing and graphics program to quickly browse multiple image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4648335 MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2004 2004 Guide highlights industry trends within work force financial issues, education and employee engagement The American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. Financial Education and Planning Services group of American Express Retirement Services today announced that it has published a guidebook providing strategies and resources for employee financial benefits and education. The American Express Guide to Workplace Financial Education and Advice offers up-to-date information on the latest developments and industry trends within work force financial issues, education and employee engagement. The American Express Guide to Workplace Financial Education and Advice is a resource for employers seeking advice on several fronts, including those interested in developing comprehensive employee financial education programs; understanding behavioral changes and demographic shifts that affect work force engagement and productivity; and in gaining overall awareness of financial issues in the workplace. The 2004 Guide also highlights guest articles and case studies from industry leaders, research findings and developments on a wide range of financial education topics. Experts contributing articles to the Guide include: Jim Klein, president of the American Benefits Council; Martha Farnsworth Riche, former director of the U.S. Census Bureau Noun 1. Census Bureau - the bureau of the Commerce Department responsible for taking the census; provides demographic information and analyses about the population of the United States Bureau of the Census ; and Stephen Brobeck, executive director of the Consumer Federation of America The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1968 to advance the consumer interest through research, education and advocacy. According to CFA's website, its members are approximately 300 consumer-oriented non-profits, which themselves have . The Guide also features interviews with several congressional leaders on retirement security issues and legislation. "American Express is pleased to offer employers an array of information and resources to explore financial education programs more fully on their own," said Rusty rust·y adj. rust·i·er, rust·i·est 1. Covered with rust; corroded. 2. Consisting of or produced by rust. 3. Of a yellowish-red or brownish-red color. 4. Field, vice president of American Express Financial Education and Planning Services. "With the 2004 Guide, employers can bring a value-added solution to employees that helps alleviate Alleviate To make something easier to be endured. Mentioned in: Kinesiology, Applied financial stress, while improving their overall employer-employee relationship." By providing information on the latest research, applied theory and practical information, The American Express Guide to Workplace Financial Education and Advice serves as a resource to benefits, human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. and pension professionals, as well as to senior management. American Express Financial Advisors popularized early saving and investing programs for Americans more than 100 years ago, helping give rise to financial planning Financial planning Evaluating the investing and financing options available to a firm. Planning includes attempting to make optimal decisions, projecting the consequences of these decisions for the firm in the form of a financial plan, and then comparing future performance against , mutual funds and retirement plans in the past century. Today, American Express continues its commitment to individuals and corporations with its Financial Education and Planning Services unit of American Express Retirement Services, which delivers comprehensive financial education programs to organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. American Express Financial Education and Planning Services provides Web, phone, print and face-to-face education, guidance and advice to more than 2 million workers nationwide. American Express Retirement Services, a service group of American Express Financial Advisors Inc., provides corporations, unions and municipalities, and their more than 1 million workers nationwide with a complete package of financial education, recordkeeping, investments and trustee services for their qualified retirement plans. For more information on American Express Retirement Services, visit www.americanexpress.com/sponsors. Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : To schedule an interview with Rusty Field, contact Todd Wold, (612) 671-6583 or email todd.wold@aexp.com. First use 05/25/2004 Registered investments and financial planning services are offered through American Express Financial Advisors Inc., Member NASD NASD See: National Association of Securities Dealers NASD See National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). . American Express Company is separate from American Express Financial Advisors Inc. and is not a broker-dealer. Retirement plan and trust-related services are offered through American Express Trust Company. MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4648335 |
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