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How to plan financially for death or illness
An important part of financial planning is preparing for the unexpected. Have you thought about what will happen if you can’t make financial or medical decisions for yourself? Have you decided what will happen to your property when [...]
A workplace perk that can help your kids avoid debt
The last place many parents would look for ideas on how to save money for college is their workplace. After all, connecting with a 529 college savings plan is not exactly your typical job perk. Many [...]
It may sound crazy, but employees are leaving money on the table at work
Salary only makes up a portion of your actual compensation. If you fail to optimize your employee benefits, you’re missing out. Fewer than 3 out of 10 workers say they’re very confident that they’re [...]
Credit Card Debt After The Holidays: Survey Finds $998 Average Balance
In January, LendEDU conducted a survey of 1,000 Americans who went into credit card debt as a result of holiday spending. In short, we found that our average respondent accumulated $998.36 of debt after splurging for the festivities. Respondents were [...]
Why Leaders Need To Look After Their Employees’ Financial Well-Being
Do you have anyone in your team who is out of sorts? Perhaps they look overly tired or seem withdrawn? Are they leaving the office more frequently than usual to take personal telephone calls? Do [...]
Financial Wellness Programs Have Measurable Impact on Retirement Readiness
Financial Finesse’s “Special Report: The ROI of Improving Employee Retirement Readiness” found that financial wellness programs are succeeding in helping people prepare for retirement. When workers are continuously engaged in a financial wellness program, their financial health moves [...]