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People who use mobile fintech apps tend to make worse financial decisions
One of the wonders of the modern life is all of the whizzy technology available to help us manage our money. But does it mean we make better financial decisions? Maybe not. A study of [...]
More Employers Monitoring Retirement Readiness of Employees
The consequences of issues that employees experience if they’re financially underprepared for retirement can spill over to the organization as a whole, and to help minimize these risks, more employers that offer retirement programs are [...]
Six Steps To Implementing Financial Education In The Workplace
It is well known among employers that a lot of employees struggle with stress -- including financial stress -- at work. According to a recent survey from PwC, nearly one-third of employees report being distracted due to [...]
Why employees aren’t participating in financial wellness programs
In America, broke is the new normal. The average American now has about $38,000 in personal debt — up $1,000 from a year ago. It’s not surprising to see companies respond to this trend, with [...]
Financial Wellness Programs Need Employer Support
Financial wellness programs in the workplace are on the rise. More than 80% of employers now offer financial wellness programs, compared to only 20% two years ago, according to data from Prudential reported by Employee Benefit [...]
Financial Wellness’ ROI Could Save Large Employers Millions
Comprehensive financial wellness programs that repeatedly engage employees can effectively mitigate current and future costs associated with delayed retirement, according to new research that quantifies the savings from improvements in employee retirement preparedness. According to [...]