Financial wellness

A recent survey by the Nationwide Retirement Institute details the financial challenges facing the LGBTQ community, and why employers and advisors alike can drive improvement.

Nobel laureate economist Robert Shiller sees a “good chance” of a US recession in the next few years.

Inflation is taking a bigger bite out of Americans’ budgets at all ends of the pay spectrum.

The Fed estimates 11.5 million borrowers may not be able to resume paying once the freeze is lifted.

In an effort to keep up with retirement goals, many Americans are foregoing short-term spending.

As the future of federal student loan debt and forgiveness remains uncertain, employees are looking to their employers to help shore up their financial futures.

At least 30 senior White House staffers have student loan balances.

EWA solutions are still relatively new, and as such, understanding how to evaluate an EWA provider can be tricky. Here’s what to consider when evaluating EWA solutions.

The US central bank’s interest-rate increases may lead to somewhat higher unemployment.

The Biden administration has repeatedly extended a temporary freeze on student debt payments enacted shortly after the pandemic began in 2020.

Employees have a lot on their plates — here’s how to help them manage their stress and strike a healthier balance in and out of work.

Sixty-five percent of young workers believe that employers should help them achieve higher levels of financial wellness post-pandemic.

Employees are choosing to live in the now, rather than save for their long-term goals.

Together, innovative offerings can create an impactful suite of financial benefits.

Employees are still feeling unstable when it comes to their ability to manage their finances and plan for the future.

Some of the COVID-era entrepreneurship may have been born of necessity, as people who lost their job in the initial wave of lockdowns set up their own businesses in an effort to make ends meet.

Strategies include implementing a matching program or student loan management solution to help pay down debt, as well as a 529 plan for parents saving for their child’s educational future.

For people who tapped into their retirement accounts during COVID to manage financial strain, a certified financial planner shares a few ways to get back on track as quickly as possible.

Tim Flacke, executive director of financial security nonprofit Commonwealth, outlines steps employers can take to support their entire workforce.