The importance of having an emergency savings account
September 19, 2023
Life is full of uncertainties, and unexpected emergencies can strike at any moment. Whether it’s a medical crisis, a sudden job loss, or a major
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8 tangible financial wellness solutions for today’s indebted Americans
September 5, 2023
Today, the average American’s personal debt is $21,800. Sound familiar? Whether you have debt now or you’ve had debt in the past, most Americans have
Credit card debt this summer? You’re not alone
August 22, 2023
Raise your hand if you splurged on something–anything–this summer. You’re not alone. When the temperatures rise and summer vibes are in full force with your
The #1 thing you’re missing from your open enrollment
August 8, 2023
It’s almost that time of year again: open enrollment season. While healthcare and 401(k)s tend to take center stage during open enrollment, it’d be a
3 helpful non-financial benefits for employees
July 25, 2023
Written by guest contributor Alex Popovic, CEO of Balkan Based, a recruitment agency. The height of the salary will always be one of the most
The top 6 reasons why every employer should offer financial wellness benefits
July 11, 2023
Contrary to what you might think, the more options we are given, the more stress we encounter. This happens because with more options we can
10 employee benefits survey questions you should ask today
June 27, 2023
Employee benefits play a vital role in retaining top talent and creating a positive work culture. With the ever-increasing competition in the job market, it
The top 8 employee benefit challenges facing today’s businesses
June 20, 2023
HR teams everywhere have been under a microscope these last few years. They are under a microscope, not because they’ve done anything wrong, but because
4 email templates to communicate your benefits right now
May 30, 2023
This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but it might for some, that just implementing a new benefit isn’t enough. If you want your organization 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