How confident are you in your financial health?
September 14, 2021
Your definition of financial stability may not necessarily be the same as how your friends, family, neighbors or colleagues describe it. Though we can all
TrueConnect Insights
Tips, tricks and timely information in the financial wellness space.
Why your employer should care more about financial wellness solutions
August 31, 2021
Unfortunately, financial stress is still alive and well. Earlier this year, 63% of workers claimed their financial stress has increased since the start of the
How the hybrid work model could affect personal financial stress
August 17, 2021
Is the hybrid work model here to stay? Unclear right now. One thing we do know though is that the hybrid work model may have
How you can help stop the debt trap
July 27, 2021
Payday loans are scary. And frankly they’re not just scary, they should also be illegal. Payday loans trap Americans, especially lower-income Americans, in a cycle
Should saving still be a priority if I have debt?
July 13, 2021
Which should you do first: build your emergency savings fund or pay down debt? Right now… 56% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck 70%
Why It’s Important to Talk About Money
June 22, 2021
Why is talking about money frowned upon so much? Sure, bragging about how much you make is tacky. And divulging how much you spend on
The 2 Major Consequences of Tapping Into Retirement Early
June 8, 2021
Nearly 33% of Americans withdrew or borrowed money from an IRA or 401(k) during the pandemic, and nearly two-thirds (63%) used those retirement savings to
What Does Financial Freedom Mean to You?
May 25, 2021
We talk a lot about financial freedom over here in the office… What does financial freedom really mean? How do you know you’ve achieved financial
Credit Cards 101: Understanding APRs and Potential Risk
May 4, 2021
Nowadays, new credit cards are popping up left and right. Paypal, Venmo, Apple, and more all have their own credit cards now, which come with
New Mexico Association of Counties’ Board of Directors officially adopted TrueConnect
December 8, 2017
The New Mexico Association of Counties’ Board of Directors officially adopted TrueConnect as an employee benefit offering for its County members. Members of the New
Frequently Asked Questions from Benefits Brokers about TrueConnect
January 5, 2018
TrueConnect is a voluntary benefit program offered by employers to help employees with their personal finances. For a benefits broker, our service package is a
Can You Survive These Challenging Benefits Broker Scenarios?
January 11, 2018
The world of benefits brokerage increasingly plays by the rules of survival of the fittest. You need to always be one step ahead of the
The Best Benefits Broker Tactics For Client Success
January 19, 2018
When you’re a benefits broker, you need to do everything in your power to ensure the success of your clients. After all, their success is
New Mexico to offer small loans to state employees
January 19, 2018
Proposed legislation would enable New Mexico to offer small loans to state employees that are paid back via deductions from their paychecks. Put forth by
How to Effectively Present Your Services
January 26, 2018
As a benefits broker, you are expected to pitch your services to clients fairly often to get them on board. It’s important that you present
How to Strengthen Your Client Relationships as a Benefits Broker
February 1, 2018
In today’s competitive business climate, benefits brokers need to do everything within their power to maintain and grow their revenue streams. One of the most
3 Steps That Get Your Employees Out of Debt & Benefit Your Business
February 9, 2018
Any financial stress your employees feel has a direct impact on your company’s wellbeing. According to a recent study by consulting firm, Mercer, worries about
3 Financial Services Trends to Look Out For in the Next Few Years
February 16, 2018
Today’s hyper-connected digital world is an exciting place for professionals in the financial services industry. This is because the technological developments of recent years have