Minneapolis – (May 1, 2012) – Graduation season is upon us and thousands of young adults will soon leave their dorm rooms, flood the job market… and possibly move back in with their parents. More than half (55%) of baby boomers admit they’ve allowed their adult children to move home and live rent free – but the support most provide their kids and aging parents extends well beyond room and board, according to new findings from the Money Across Generations II^SM study, released today by Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP). In fact, boomers continue to prioritize their families’ needs over their own, despite increased uncertainty about their own financial security.

MINNEAPOLIS – April 23, 2012 – Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) today reported first quarter 2012  operating earnings of $335 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, compared to $344 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, a year ago. Net income from continuing operations attributable to Ameriprise Financial for the first quarter of 2012 was $245 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, compared to $312 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, a year ago.

The company also announced a 25 percent, or $0.07 per share, increase to its regular quarterly dividend. Over the past 12 months, the company has declared three quarterly dividend increases, which in total increased the regular quarterly dividend by 94 percent. The company remains in a strong excess capital position.

Minneapolis – (March 27, 2012) – Americans’ confidence in achieving a secure retirement and their optimism about the country’s financial future have declined significantly during the past five years. Despite their concerns, many people are failing to discuss key financial issues with their families, according to research released today by Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP). The Money Across Generations II^SM study offers an in-depth look across three generations of Americans – baby boomers, their adult children and their aging parents – to reveal how the changing financial needs and attitudes of each generation have altered their relationship with money and with each other.