Will the weight of your credit score change soon?
October 12, 2021
Okay this topic is nothing new… Proposals to change the current credit score model have been around for the last 20 years or so. These
TrueConnect Insights
Tips, tricks and timely information in the financial wellness space.
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
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
Small-dollar loan programs can be a big benefit
June 19, 2018
How small-dollar loan programs can be a big benefit for employees (and their employers) Financial counseling is one of the many services provided by Minnesota’s
TrueConnect — Why Your Employees Need This Employee Benefits Solution
June 28, 2018
Employee happiness is one of the most vital elements to a successful business. By keeping your employees satisfied with incentives and benefits, you’re maximizing productivity
Hidden Risks And Soaring Interest: The Real Cost of Payday Loans Revealed
July 4, 2018
It doesn’t matter what you earn, making ends meet is tough these days. According to CNBC and CareerBuilder, 78% of full-time employees live paycheck to paycheck, with 71%
Be The One Your Employees Turn To In Times of Financial Stress
July 12, 2018
We’ve all experienced it at one point or another in our lives — the burden of financial stress. At times it can feel as if
The State of Employee Savings in 2018. Hint: It’s Not Great
July 16, 2018
But there’s always hope! You just need to know where to look for it… Traverse the tangled web of financial articles on the internet and
Are Voluntary Benefits Really Essential for Business Success?
July 23, 2018
Right, let’s get straight to it. Yes, we believe that voluntary benefits are an essential component to business success in the current climate. This is
Forget the corner payday lender
August 5, 2018
Need a loan? Forget the corner payday lender — your boss has you covered Your employer might contribute to your retirement account or help pay
Workplace Financial Wellbeing Programs Increasing in Popularity
September 23, 2018
If you’re trying to come up with a simple definition of financial wellbeing, you may be struggling. This is because there is no rigid classification;
Why is Financial Wellbeing Important?
September 25, 2018
It doesn’t matter if you just passed your physical and you’re feeling optimistic about life, if your financial wellbeing is not up to par, even