Do you have dreams of an early retirement and traveling the world? How fun would that be to get up and go whenever you want, and take a trip to Europe, Asia, the Caribbean or of course Las Vegas! How about this one… being able to sleep as much as you want, whenever you want, […]
Employee health and wellbeing is a top priority for HR professionals. It can be easy to spot physical illness or signs of stressed behavior in someone, but not all issues are quite so apparent. Financial distress can be harder to identify but is increasingly common and leads to a lack of productivity and absenteeism. Many […]
Following a pause that began in March 2020, an announcement was made that borrower will be resuming federal student loan payments beginning late January 2022. While millions of borrowers were able to defer payments over the last year and a half, hopes of a broader student loan forgiveness plan have not come to fruition. As […]
Your employees work hard for you. They’re the reason your business is successful. Happier at work initiatives have proven results – happy employees mean happy customers. Often a confident happy employee means a happy financial life. But can you as a human resource practitioner afford to constantly give raises? By changing your employee’s money habits […]
After nearly two years of challenging circumstances across many industries, workers have decided that simply having a job is not enough to feel successful. Employees want more flexibility, better treatment, and are willing to shop around for potential employers to get what they’re looking for. The Great Resignation describes the phenomenon of millions of workers […]
Businesses constantly look for ways to attract talented staff and simultaneously retain the valuable team members they have. Many workplace-sponsored support programs focus on physical and emotional health to reduce stress and sickness in the workplace. An alternative solution? Financial workplace wellness programs. The ROI of financial workplace wellness programs is extremely compelling. Financial uncertainty […]
When employees are stressed about money and worried about their financial future, they often become distracted and unhappy at work. Now we’re in the beginning of the era of The Great Resignation. Stressed employees look for less pressure and more money in the form of pay raises. Strains on supply chain, hiring woes, and more […]
Just imagine what your life would look like if you took the next step, and eliminated the debt and money problems from your life. You would put yourself in a position to become wealthy, beyond the financial means you have now. Financial success can be a game-changer. Studies show that 90% of Americans stress about […]
It’s not a secret, that many people, if not most people, find it difficult to manage their money. Unfortunately, the effects can be catastrophic for individuals and families, who find it almost impossible to recover. Though America as a whole is stricken by “the Debt Disease,” recovering from debt and money problems can be surprisingly […]
Here’s some somber news: According to the International Labour Organization, younger workers (aged 15-24) were “disproportionately impacted” by employment losses in the U.S. They experienced losses of 8.7%. Not everyone felt the pinch the same way. Women in particular reported unemployment losses of 5%, compared to men at 3.9%. Sadly, this is the case across […]
Sunshine, surf and vacations are great ways to enjoy your upcoming summer, when you can relax and recharge your internal batteries. However, don’t think for a moment that summer is about tuning out and ignoring your obligations and financial best practices. When you lose sight of the hard work you’ve put in trying to take […]