Pros and Cons of Taking Coronavirus-Related Distributions from Retirement Savings

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The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly shaken our economy to the core. Many businesses have struggled to keep their doors open which has caused unemployment claims to soar. Record unemployment, coupled with a U.S. society that has an average household savings account of about $8,800[1], has many people looking to their retirement savings as a “piggy bank” for necessary funds to keep their heads above water.

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5 Ways Total Rewards Can Help Recruit Top Talent

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A good total rewards program helps you attract and retain the best possible talent for your organization. Add a great workplace culture and environment and you could be on your way to becoming an employer of choice among job-seekers.

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Q3 2020 News and Information for Employers

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The first half of this year has been like nothing we have ever seen before --from record high employment to record unemployment, stimulus packages, the CARES Act, and of course the pandemic itself!

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American's Drowning in Debt: What Employers Can do to Help

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How can you help your employees that are drowning in debt, save more today?

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Savings Best Practices for Employees

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We’ve all heard the golden rule of personal finance, “Pay yourself first.” It means putting money into savings before you do anything else. Your plan participants often need a light nudge to go the extra mile to save, and we’re here to help!

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5 Steps to Create a Financial Wellness Program

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In today’s economy, Americans are worried about their finances, and it spills over into every aspect of their lives, even their work.

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How a Financial Wellness Program Can Improve Company Culture

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Employers recognize that financial stress is taking a toll on their workforce — and their bottom line. Financial wellness can help improve employees’ fiscal well-being and reduce stress by providing the education and tools they need to help them

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The Link Between Employee Productivity, Health, and Financial Stress

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If you think financial wellness programs are a fad, think again. The industry consensus is that financial wellness not only produces results for employees, but it positively influences company bottom lines.

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Four Ways to Help Reduce Financial Stress for Your Employees

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Employee financial stress is a hot topic. So much so, that nearly 60% of employees cite finances as their primary stressor. [1] Their financial worries surpass other top stressors, and it’s impacting their job performance.

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