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Nearly all employees are experiencing financial strain, impacting their ability to pay off loans and save for the long-term.

The CEO of Summer and the CHRO at LEARN discussed why offering expert help is a benefit with a big impact at EBN's virtual financial wellness summit.

The government is striving to make student loan forgiveness more efficient, but critics worry it will also make loans less accessible.

The Education Department oversees federal loans held by roughly 43 million Americans — or about one in six U.S. adults.

Amid the changing economic landscape, many Americans are struggling to meet immediate and long-term money goals. Here are examples of companies working to give employees a boost.

The 2022 retirement law aims to help workers pay off their student debts and save for retirement. Can it do both? It's complicated.

The ultimate destination for employees is arriving at a place where they can fully meet their financial obligations, feel secure and make choices that allow them to enjoy life.

Treating student loan payments as eligible for a 401(k) match will help young employees save for retirement while staying on top of their debt.

As Biden and Trump hit the campaign trail, employers should be prepared for changes to policies around student loans and reproductive rights.

More than 30 million Americans would have federal loans forgiven when coupled with actions the administration has already taken.

Fidelity will take on the administrative leg work so employees can take advantage of student loan matching through SECURE 2.0.

Concerns around student loans, the cost of living and retirement are impacting employees' financial and emotional well-being.

A new provision enables employers to contribute to a workplace 401(k) plan when an employee pays their student loan debt.

Well-designed benefits packages can create relief and increase retention among those who are stressed over student loans.

Aaron Smith, co-founder of Savi, shares how employers can help workers eliminate student loan debt.

The year saw both progress and problems, from glitches in the Inflation Reduction Act to a controversial new rule for advisers.

Degreechoices analyzed data from the Office of Federal Student Aid, ranking which states had the highest average student debt per borrower.

Will Sealy, CEO of Summer, discusses President Biden's new proposal, and whether student loan borrowers are likely to see federal relief.

Student loans and inflation are hitting younger adults especially hard.