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401(k) Financial Wellness
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401(k) financial wellness, in the context of a 401(k), means having the confidence and security of knowing your finances are in good shape and you’re on track for your long-term financial goals, including retirement. This involves managing your money well, being prepared for unexpected expenses, and having a plan for the future.
Are Payroll Providers the Answer to Retirement Coverage Question?
Despite the existence of a plethora of retirement savings vehicles from IRAs to annuities, most Americans have proven…
With a Strong Economy, Why are Employees So Financially Stressed?
Despite a solid economy and a jobless rate at a 49-year low, more employees than ever admitting to…
How Badly Do Americans Lag in Retirement Saving?
We’re surprised it’s only 52%. A new national poll from Bankrate.com finds that more than half of American…
Grrr …Why Workers Take Early Withdrawals From 401(k)s
Don’t touch your retirement savings — don’t! It’s a message sent ad nauseum from 401(k), financial and just…
The Small-Biz Case for Financial Wellness Programs
At small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), absenteeism can have a massive impact on the company’s ability to conduct…
Ramsey’s Rules: Financial Media Mogul Dave Ramsey on the Finer Points of Leadership
Call it Dave Ramsey’s Road to Damascus, an epiphany that only comes after the hard lessons of “losing…
Student Loan Debt: Fidelity Says Who’s Paying the Most May Surprise You
There is an estimated $1.56 trillion in student debt in the U.S. and December signifies the first time…
401(k) ‘Cholesterol’: Are Loan Defaults a Financial Health Hazard?
Most of us learn about LDL when we visit our doctors each year. In a physician’s office, LDL…
Is the Retirement ‘Crisis’ Really a Con?
The sensational notion of a “retirement crisis” in the wake of defined benefits’ demise is increasingly questioned. Here's why.
Industries with the Most, Least Financially Stressed Employees
According to a recent survey of more than 10,000 U.S. employees by Salary Finance, a financial wellness platform…