If you’ve been with us for a while, you know that we talk a lot at TrueConnect about how Americans are struggling with money–staying out of debt, paying off credit cards, saving for the future, investing properly… Not until recently have many schools started implementing financial education into their curriculum. This is great for the […]
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Let’s break down “financial literacy”. This hot term has made a big appearance all across the country as of late. The goal behind teaching financial literacy is to help people, your employees especially, develop a stronger understanding of basic financial concepts so they can make smarter financial decisions. Since the onset of the pandemic, 91%
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Guest post by Nick Rubright, Digital Marketing Specialist and expert writer at Mvix. Major economic upheavals have caused serious problems for many people’s finances. The pandemic only served to compound things, with many markets becoming increasingly volatile for the average consumer. If you’re like many individuals, you may be wondering where your paycheck has gone,
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We spend more time working and talking/meeting with colleagues or supervisors each week than we do other things… Working for a company that brings you joy and supports you in return is invaluable to your growth and not to mention your mental health. That’s why employers are in such a great position to help their
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What do you think works best when it comes to incentives: anything cash-related or non-monetary items? Your first thought is likely cash incentives. However, you might be wrong… Studies have shown that cash bonuses for top employees only really make a difference about half of the time. So that means that there are a number
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For a Financial Wellness Platform to be valuable for employees, it really needs to have the right mix of solutions and programs that adhere to everyone. These programs should be able to provide for employees no matter where they are in their financial wellness journey. Some of your employees likely have poor or fair credit
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Incentives, in general, can be highly beneficial in helping employees achieve tasks and accomplish goals. Incentives can come in a few different forms: Recognition and rewards Referral programs Professional development opportunities Financial incentives Bonuses and/or raises Fun gifts Any kind of item that is given in response to a job well-done can be an incentive.
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Guest post by Lyle Solomon, Principal Attorney at Oak View Law Group in California. So, what does it really mean to live paycheck to paycheck? Living paycheck to paycheck is an expression used to define people who use most of their income towards their expenses. If you live paycheck to paycheck, little to no part
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Experts say that you should have an emergency fund of three to six months just in case something were to come up. Emergency funds could help cover: Unexpected home repairs Car troubles Abrupt career changes Sudden medical needs When you have money saved up for any of the above, you save yourself the headache
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