How Student Loan Policy Shifts Are Fueling Financial Stress in Your Workforce
The student loan landscape has shifted dramatically over the past several months. It has become a confusing maze for anyone to navigate alone, and the financial impact is widespread. Student loan changes can influence how borrowers manage basic living expenses, other types of debt, everyday money problems, and whether they can save for emergencies, participate […]
Why Rising Utility Costs Are a Red Flag for Employers
As winter nears, rising utility costs are pushing millions of working families to a financial breaking point. Past-due utility balances rose nearly 10% year over year, according to Politico Nearly 6 million households will soon have utility debt reported to collections Heating costs could rise by as much as 20% this winter, according to the National Energy […]
Financial Stress: The Overlooked Health Condition Driving Costs
Healthcare inflation just hit a three-year high, and Aon projects employer healthcare costs will climb past $17,000 per employee in 2026 — the steepest increase in 15 years. Yet one of the biggest drivers of those costs often gets overlooked: financial stress. It’s not just about money. It’s tied to worse physical and mental health […]