


Starting July 1, 2026 Parent PLUS loans will no longer be eligible for flexible repayment options.
When personalized, holistic financial offerings are available and well communicated, employee productivity, retention and recruitment improves.

This is a good time for benefit leaders to highlight financial offerings, flexibility and alternative commuting practices to help offset price hikes.
EBN is seeking their next class of exceptional benefit managers and HR leaders for this annual honor.
Employers now face an inflection point: recognize leaves as an opportunity to strengthen workplace culture or continue to treat them as a disruption.

A new SmartAsset study finds that retirement savings vary widely by state in 2026. See how your state ranks.