Student loan debt

Industry experts weigh in on a range of pain points facing employees, such as managing student debt, and the products that are designed to address them.

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.

The digital marketing firm implemented the benefit earlier this year after employees complained education debts were stopping them from contributing to their 401(k).

The answer is in the investment details. If employers offer a match, contribute at least enough money to get it. Matches are 'free money' that give an instant return.

If an employer offers a match, employees should contribute at least enough money to get it.

More and more employers seek to offer education debt assistance programs as a means of retaining younger talent, but advisers may not have the time or manpower to fully invest in education on the products.

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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.

Companies offering benefits that workers feel demonstrate compassion, such as flexible hours and paid leave, are more likely to have higher retention rates.

Companies offering benefits that workers feel demonstrate compassion, such as flexible hours and paid leave, are more likely to have higher retention rates.

The municipality partners with Tuition.io to help employees pay off loans in an effort to retain and attract talent.

The municipality partners with Tuition.io to help employees pay off loans in an effort to retain and attract talent.

CommonBond co-founder and CEO David Klein aims to help employees lower costs by utilizing data and technology.

CommonBond co-founder and CEO David Klein aims to help employees lower costs by utilizing data and technology.

Advisers need to stay up-to-date on these trends or risks becoming irrelevant to millennial clients.

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