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The ruling is a step in the right direction. But be warned: There are too many unknowns for companies to begin offering the program.

The ERISA Industry Committee requests that the agency “clearly articulate that such contributions will not affect the tax-qualified status of an employer’s retirement plan.”

These property tax deferral programs are available to older homeowners who want to postpone real estate taxes provided they remain living in their home.

The new entrant says its platform is easier for companies to get up and running – and much cheaper than its competitors.

The entertainment giant joins a growing list of employers who have boosted education benefits to stand out in an increasingly competitive labor market.

A private letter ruling allowed an unnamed employer’s plan to tie retirement contributions to student loan repayment contributions.

A private letter ruling allowed an unnamed employer’s plan to tie retirement contributions to student loan repayment contributions.

The Michigan-based company now contributes $50 monthly toward employees’ student loans, up to a $10,000 maximum.

The Michigan-based company now contributes $50 monthly toward employees’ student loans, up to a $10,000 maximum.

The San Francisco-based firm is considering whether to jump-start its shrinking student-lending business by catering to borrowers holding U.S. government loans.

The used-car dealer is partnering with Gradifi to help employees tackle school debt.

The video streaming service will be matching up to $1,200 a year to help workers pay their student debt.

The video streaming service will be matching up to $1,200 a year to help workers pay their student debt.

At EBA's Workplace Benefits Summit, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis discussed his bill, which would make company contributions tax exempt.

As the labor market tightens, annual frontline rates have soared over 100%, costing business leaders more than $10 billion per year.

At EBN’s Benefits Forum & Expo, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis discussed his bill, which would make company contributions tax exempt.

As the labor market tightens, annual frontline rates have soared over 100%, costing business leaders more than $10 billion per year.

About 80% of employees say they want to work for a company that offers a repayment program.

In 2017, just 4% of companies offered student loan repayment assistance, but the industry is expected to grow to 26% by 2019, according to SHRM.

The Employer Participation in Repayment Act would give employers a tax break for providing employees up to $5,250 a year for education loans.