Jessica Claeys is an editor, writer, and graphic designer, who has been creating both print and digital marketing and communications content for 10+ years.
Jessa Claeys is a licensed insurance producer in the state of Colorado and an insurance editor for Bankrate. She currently covers auto, home and life insurance with the goal of helping others secure a healthy financial future. Jessa has over a decade of experience writing, editing and leading teams of content creators. Her work has been published by several insurance, personal finance and investment-focused publications, including BiggerPockets, 401(k) Specialist, BP Wealth and more.
Reason No. 2,932 for a 401(k)
Seven in 10 Americans believe in the American dream, but student loans and financial pressures are eroding their confidence in achieving it.
10 Years Post-Crisis, Americans Make Better Financial Decisions
“Every cloud has a silver lining,” as they say, and a decade after the 2008 financial crisis, its…
Employees Are Asking for Tech Tools to Improve Retirement Outlook
Nearly all Americans accept personal responsibility for funding their retirement, yet less than a third have taken any…
Will Student Loan Match Disrupt 401k Plans’ Tax Benefits?
Recent research has shown almost half of American workers are making student loan payments—whether on their own student…
New Tech Tool Aims to Make 401(k) Savings Last a Lifetime
Guaranteed Lifetime Income helps retirees turn savings into steady paychecks, reducing fear of outliving money in retirement.
Companies Without a 401(k) Miss Out on Top Talent
The spotlight’s been focused on employee benefits lately, with a steadily low unemployment rate that’s left businesses scrambling…
Whoa! HSA Assets Leap Past $50 Billion
HSA assets growth hits $51.4 billion across 23M accounts, marking rapid expansion and continued momentum in the health savings market.
Americans Don’t Know How Inflation, Interest Impact Investments
Participants are confused about fluctuations in inflation and interest rates and are often acting on flawed perceptions as…
401(k) Participants Regret Reckless Spending
Apparently splurging on steaks and blowing boatloads on BMWs isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. The latest…
Average American Households Have a Savings Balance of …
Just because you aren’t making a killing, doesn’t mean saving money is impossible—and many Americans are proof positive.…