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The financial burden of summer is almost here. Wait… What?
The carefree months of summer are almost here. But does that carefree feeling seem far far away? It could be ...
How will UltraFICO™ credit scoring impact your workforce?
FICO™ is changing up the traditional credit scoring system with the introduction of UltraFICO™. The UltraFICO™ score is aimed at ...
Financial Wellness is Growing Across America
The concept of financial wellness as a highly desirable employee benefit is spreading rapidly across the U.S. This is confirmed ...
It’s Time to (re)Educate Your Employees on Their Financial Benefits
April is National Financial Literacy Month. It’s a good opportunity for all employers to evaluate how well their organization supports ...
How to Save and Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Not only are Americans swimming in debt; they are also doing a poor job of saving for emergencies. Bankrate.com surveyed ...
The Financial Future of Generation Z: Stability or Ruin?
$620 billion. That is how much the United States (States and Federal) spent on education in 20171. That is around $12,000 ...
Employer Credit Unions have an opportunity to work with Financial Wellness providers
David Kilby President, FinFit Financial wellness programs are becoming a staple in the employee benefit universe. With this adoption comes the ...
Financial Wellness: A Holistic Approach, Not A Stand-Alone Benefit
Going to a clinic for your annual check-up, you wouldn’t expect the doctor to just look at your feet and ...
7 Million Americans Needed Financial Wellness Education
Based on a recent Washington Post article, 7 million Americans are delinquent by 90 days or more on auto loan ...
Stress is a Lifesaver. And a Killer!
“I’m really stressed out today,” you might say to a colleague after a particularly harrowing drive to work. “A lot ...
You’ve Already Earned the Money. You Can Get it Today with WageNow
Take this situation. You’re working and you’ve earned the money. You need it now. But the timing is off. You ...
Should employers care when their workers are in financial distress?
So, back to our question. What happens when an employee doesn’t have an emergency savings? In one such case, out ...
Why Do We Work?
Ask most people why they work, and you’ll hear, “For the money.” While that’s probably true on one level, ‘working’ ...
No One Wants to Live in Candy Land
Who doesn’t love a good game of Candy Land? If you’re not familiar with the popular children’s game, the goal ...
Shhh! We don’t talk about that.
Surveys have shown that employees are asking for financial wellness help. According to a 2018 PwC survey, 25% of employees ...