Emergency savings benefits address student loan and retirement stressors

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 3 Min Read

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Financial stress is nearly universal among American workers, and with increasing financial pressures paralyzing employees’ saving power, employers need to rethink their offerings to provide emergency relief. 

According to data from SecureSave, an emergency savings account benefit platform, 97% of employees are experiencing financial strain, and 71% are reporting moderate to extreme levels of stress. This mounting pressure is taking a toll on the workplace, contributing to higher absenteeism and increased stress around financial pressures, from student loan repayment to retirement readiness

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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