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
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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
Budgeting 101: What You NEED to Know
April 20, 2021
2020 has changed the way many people think about money. There was less opportunity to spend “fun” money on activities like restaurants, movies, sports games,
Which is Better: Early Wage Access or Small-Dollar Loan Program?
April 6, 2021
I’d argue the worst possible way to get a loan is through a payday lender. Would you agree? If you have used a payday lender
What Your Financial Wellness Program is Missing….
March 23, 2021
Financial wellness programs are no longer new. Everyone has been talking about them and everybody knows about them. With that said, to ensure we’re all
How Student Loan Debt Impacts All Organizations
March 9, 2021
In 2021, student loan debt hit about $1.7 trillion across 45 million borrowers. Student loan debt has always been a burden for many. In fact,
7 Things We Learned From 2020’s Virtual Open Enrollment
February 16, 2021
Last year, HR departments had to overcome some of their biggest challenges yet. HR teams have had to: Learn how to deal with a new
3 Actionable Solutions to Include in Your Financial Wellness Program
February 9, 2021
Financial wellness is a topic that has gotten a lot of attention lately. In May 2020, nearly 75% of 700 retirement plan decision-makers reported the
5 Ways to Put Financial Wellbeing on the Workplace Forefront
September 27, 2018
Every organization knows how important it is to protect employees’ physical and mental health. After all, if they’re not healthy they’re not happy, and if
8 Types of Predatory Lending Tactics Employees Should Know About
October 22, 2018
Predatory lending practices are becoming more and more prevalent throughout the U.S. This type of lending takes advantage of the borrower and benefits only the
What Is the Future of Work with Millennials by Our Side?
October 24, 2018
Millennials have already made a significant impact on the United States labor force, and in 2015, this generation became the largest in the workplace. Today,
How to Retain Quality Employees
November 20, 2018
Acquiring quality employees is just the beginning of building an elite workforce for your company. Strengthening your workforce requires a focus on employee retention. There
The Truth About Your Staff and Payday Loans
December 14, 2018
Technically, there is no set definition for a payday loan because this type of loan can differ for every borrower. However, such a loan is
The Benefits of Offering Wellbeing Programs in the Workplace
December 19, 2018
One of the best ways to ensure your employees are happy and healthy in their work is to offer a wellbeing program through your company.
Doña Ana County, NM – Case Study
February 8, 2019
Numerous studies have shown that a majority of American workers are living paycheck to paycheck and would struggle to pay for an unexpected expense as
Doña Ana County, NM – Case Study
February 8, 2019
Numerous studies have shown that a majority of American workers are living paycheck to paycheck and would struggle to pay for an unexpected expense as
Budget Coaching for Government Employees
February 13, 2019
A personal budget empowers individuals to take control of their finances and helps to avoid the burden of debt. Because a budget involves creating a