25
Jan
2022
6 Tips to Stick With Your Financial Resolutions in 2022

6 Tips to Stick With Your Financial Resolutions in 2022

At the start of every year, many people find themselves making promises for the year to come. These resolutions may relate to things like weight loss, professional development, or finances. Yet no matter what category they fall into, if you have ever set a New Year’s resolution for yourself, you know how difficult it can be to see them come to fruition.

Financial habits are especially hard to build, and bad financial habits are hard to break. The good news? If you have been looking for a way to stick to your savings plans, educate yourself on finances or just spend less, this is your year! With these 6 financial resolution tips, it’ll be New year, same you… but with way more financial confidence:

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Posted by Alex Wieser in Employees, Federal Employees, 1 comment
14
Jul
2021
[WHITEPAPER] The Path to Wealth Equity: What Employers Can Do

[WHITEPAPER] The Path to Wealth Equity: What Employers Can Do

The majority of Working Americans today are considered non-prime borrowers. This not only makes it difficult for them to access mainstream credit in times of financial hardship, but excludes them from access to a key driver of wealth creation – home equity.

Employers are uniquely positioned to help these employees improve their credit, access mainstream financial services, and build wealth, through innovative employee benefits programs like Kashable. In so doing, employers can enable their hard-working employees to climb the financial ladder and ultimately bridge the wealth gaps present in our society.

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Posted by Alex Wieser in Employers, 1 comment
26
Jan
2021

Financial Wellness 101: Financial Health & Overall Health

The unexpected relationship between financial wellness and health

Financial wellness and overall wellbeing are far more interrelated than you might think. According to the American Psychological Association, money is the leading cause of stress among American adults[1].

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Posted by Alex Wieser in Employers, 0 comments
10
Dec
2020
Potential Tax Liability for Federal Employees in 2021

Potential Tax Liability for Federal Employees in 2021

2020 has brought a lot of economic change, and in turn, quite a few relief efforts from the federal government. One effort that was especially important for federal employees was the Memorandum on Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations, issued by President Trump back in August. The Executive Order allowed employees to defer the 6.2% OASDI tax that is typically taken each paycheck to fund Social Security. Instead, employees could take home the extra funds to help manage everyday expenses or combat COVID-related financial hardship.

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Posted by Alex Wieser in Federal Employees, 2 comments
13
Jul
2020
Open Enrollment in the New Normal: Top 3 Things to Consider

Open Enrollment in the New Normal: Top 3 Things to Consider

Open enrollment is always a critical time for employers and brokers. But this year open enrollment presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The ‘new normal’ – whatever that may be – is changing everything, including how we think about and approach benefits offerings. As we consider the best way to support both our businesses and our employees this year, here are some key factors to keep in mind:

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Posted by Alex Wieser in Employers, 0 comments
15
Jun
2020
Rebuilding a Financially Healthy Workforce Post-COVID

Rebuilding a Financially Healthy Workforce Post-COVID

It’s finally here! Time for us to begin leaving our homes and heading back into the world…including back to work. But as exciting as it is to have your workforce returning, a transition back to the office does not mean a transition back to normal. Continue reading →

Posted by Alex Wieser in Employers, 0 comments

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