What benefits help to offset rising prices in the U.S.?
October 18, 2022
Inflation is here and has been here on the forefront of America’s minds for months. To set the stage, inflation is the rate of increase in prices
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The breakdown of financial inclusion and financial wellness
October 4, 2022
Guest post by Marija Petrushevska. Marija Petrushevska is a content writer at Shortlister. She enjoys writing SEO content, including articles and guest posts on HR, wellness, and benefits.
Cultivating a healthier, happier workforce through discounted prescriptions
September 22, 2022
Guest post by Dave Roberts, Content and Social Media Manager at RxSpark, our partners on TrueConnectRx A healthy, happy workforce is a powerful asset for
Talent acquisition’s 3 biggest challenges and 4 easy tips
September 22, 2022
Talent acquisition challenges will continue into 2022–no question about it. Pre-2020, there had been a job-hopping trend already in motion. Now, after lifestyles have changed
Workplace wellness initiatives–mental, physical and financial
September 22, 2022
Workplace wellness encompasses so much more than just healthy snacks and getting up and out for mid-day walks… Workplace wellness is all about the mental,
Americans have a serious financial literacy problem
September 22, 2022
Everyone understands the value of money. Everyone understands that saving is important. Everyone understands how debt can hurt them… Yet financial literacy is one of
Technology improves financial inclusion with access for all
September 20, 2022
Technology helps to connect people better. It helps to connect us to other people, places, things, programs. Anything that once seemed inaccessible is now accessible
How to encourage financial diversity in the workplace through employee benefits
September 6, 2022
We know that when employees are less stressed about their finances, they perform better at work. Less stressed More productive Easier to retain Increased satisfaction
What borrowers really need to know about their credit score
August 23, 2022
Written by Samantha Long, contributor. Money is a topic that many people find difficult to discuss, especially those who aren’t used to being financially comfortable.
Opponents, new lenders get traction against payday-credit industry
October 5, 2015
Star Tribune Diverse allies arrayed against the Minnesota payday loan industry are getting a little traction. Sunrise Banks of St. Paul, which has developed a
Sunrise Banks receives Wells Fargo NEXT Award
November 10, 2015
Wells Fargo has named St. Paul-based Sunrise Banks as one of three recipients of its 2015 NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance. The award recognizes community
New Coalition to Push for Payday Loan Alternatives
March 29, 2016
American Banker “How can we replace a two-week loan model at a better cost?” said David Rothstein, the chair of the Coalition for Safe Loan
1,000% loans? Millions of borrowers face crushing costs
April 25, 2016
CBS NEWS One complaint about the payday lending industry is that it lacks competition, making it hard for borrowers to shop around for the best
Coalition asks CFPB to include no safe harbors in payday lending rules
April 26, 2016
Politico Pro A coalition of consumer advocates, small banks and credit unions is asking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to give payday lenders no legal
Debunking the myths of payday lending
May 18, 2016
The Hill A flawed payday loan system, according to Knight, still provides a valuable lifeline to those who need it. But if the existing system
Vic Pallotta: Rethink a broken payday loan industry
May 20, 2016
Akron Beacon Journal Too many people who desperately need a loan are turned down because of poor credit history. TrueConnect can rebuild credit, because repayments
The CFPB’s new rule is aimed at helping borrowers avoid debt spirals
June 2, 2016
Sidewire Jonathan Allen: Welcome David Rothstein, chairman of the Coalition for Safe Loan Alternatives, David Reiling, CEO of Sunrise Banks, and Doug Farry, cofounder and executive
Payday Move Sounds Simple, but the Devil Is in the Details
June 2, 2016
WSJ PRO Others are experimenting with new ways to find borrowers in need to lower the cost of credit checks and default risks. Employee Loan