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“You can be young without money but you can’t be old without it . . . because to be old without it is just too awful…” — Tennessee Williams in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”
Walgreens recently announced the launch of a student loan 401(k) match program that will allow its employees to qualify for company 401(k) match contributions on student loan payments — a bold move that will likely pique the interest of HR and benefit professionals in the months ahead.
Art Marrapese is employee benefits practice area chair at Barclay Damon.
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Even high-income employees are uncertain about where to put their next dollar, highlighting the need for workplace guidance on financial wellness.
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From loan repayment and forgiveness to tuition planning, employers can improve workers' education about how to proceed following July 1 changes to plan options.
