Top 9 states with the most financial stress
August 19, 2024
Written by Amy Summers, Freelance Finance Writer The last few years have been characterized by record-high inflation rates, market uncertainty, and a cost of living
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Nurturing financial wellness: Understanding employee needs in 2024
May 22, 2024
Rising living costs, economic uncertainties, and shifting job markets have underscored the importance of robust financial support systems within organizations. In a recent Mercer study,
4 strategies to remind your organization of their benefits outside of open enrollment
April 15, 2024
For most organizations, the hustle and bustle of open enrollment is passed. If you have open enrollment coming up in May, this doesn’t necessarily apply
America’s top 3 financial goals shaping 2024
March 14, 2024
What financial goals have you set for 2024? Or a better question, do you set financial goals for yourself at all? With inflation roller coasters,
The pitfalls of handing out personal loans to employees
February 13, 2024
Financial stability is a constant concern for many Americans and the workplace has become a battleground for the pursuit of economic security. It can’t be
Why employers should take a more active role in their employees’ finances
January 16, 2024
In the United States, financial health is increasingly pervasive. The burden of financial stress not only affects individuals but also has a profound impact on
10 effective holiday debt busting strategies for common individuals
December 21, 2023
Guest post by Loretta Kilday People give attractive gifts to their family and friends during the holiday season. But it won’t be possible without a
Addressing 11 common benefits questions after open enrollment
November 14, 2023
You should never not be communicating with your employees about the benefits available to them. Whether you’ve finished open enrollment, you’re in it now, or
How to keep employees informed and engaged after open enrollment ends
October 17, 2023
Every year, open enrollment comes and goes, and it is a whirlwind to say the least. HR and Benefits teams have been working hard to
Payday lending: Reforming a broken Industry
November 16, 2014
The Hill While our economy continues to improve for some, millions of Americans are financially unprepared to deal with unexpected expenses. A child unexpectedly becomes
Personal View: Why is payday lending still so strong in Ohio?
November 16, 2014
Crain’s Cleveland Business Five years ago, Ohio passed the most robust payday lending regulation in the country in response to the revelation that there were
Payday loan alternative gives employees access to loans as a perk: Plain Dealing
December 12, 2014
Cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — Workplace Impact’s president, Shelly Sekki, was skeptical when a local nonprofit contacted her about offering payday loan alternatives to her employees
St. Anthony: Sunrise Banks introduces alternative to payday loans
January 18, 2015
Star Tribune St. Paul-based Sunrise Banks, which aims to make a buck doing good as it grows its consumer loan portfolio, plans to take on
Cuyahoga Falls set to offer employees low-interest loan program, encourages other employers to follow suit
March 6, 2015
Akron Beacon Journal What: Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland is helping employers set up programs that give workers access to emergency loans of up
New Ways for Employers To Make Affordable Payday Loans to Workers
March 16, 2015
Clark Howard | Money in your pocket Payday lenders offer consumers an easy way to bury themselves under mounds of debt. The typical payday lender
St. Anthony: Payday lending has slipped off the reform radar
April 10, 2015
Star Tribune What appeared a likely reform of controversial payday lenders at the Minnesota Legislature fell apart at the close of 2014 session. This year,
Recovering payday loan borrower gives thanks for Exodus Lending
August 17, 2015
Star Tribune Tyren McGruder, a working-class single dad, has emerged from the debt trap of payday loans thanks to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Church members