This year has been marked by a sense of stabilization within the economy, as stock markets surge, inflation begins to cool, and unemployment rates remain at historically low levels. Yet a new survey from Betterment at Work found that while the majority of workers feel confident about their financial futures — namely, saving for retirement — they remain heavily anxious about their day-to-day financial reality, thus impacting their ability to focus at work.
The prevalence of short-term financial anxiety has far-reaching implications for workplaces, and many employers are eager to seek ways to help alleviate this. As employers and benefits advisors prepare to reevaluate benefits packages for 2025, it’s important to understand their financial stressors and the key benefits that would make the most impact.
