Financial literacy (or lack thereof) impacts the decisions an average person makes when trying to balance a budget, buy a home, fund children’s education and ensure an income at retirement. Its value reaches beyond that of a bank account – it influences the daily connections a person has with their workplace, home and places of […]
2018 Tax Changes for Families and Homes
During the holiday season, new tax legislation passed by Congress and President Trump made the headlines. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, signed by President Trump on December 22, 2017, is the first major tax overhaul in 30 years. While the new bill will be analyzed, debated, and clarified further throughout the year, […]
How Much Do You Know About The Effects of Finances on Employees? [QUIZ]
Are your employees stressed about finances? Take this quiz to see if you understand the importance of financial awareness in the workplace.
Employee Benefits 101: Roth IRA vs. 401(k) Plans
Even the most basic of employee benefits are confusing sometimes. It’s up to employers to help employees understand their benefit options.
4 Steps to Eliminating Financial Stress
The American Psychological Association released the findings of a study in 2015 that showed 64% of Americans believe money is a noticeable source of anxiety.
4 Human Resources Trends for Happier Employees
Human Resources is appropriately named because it’s designed to take care of a company’s greatest asset – its employees.
The Cost of Financial Stress
According to Human Resources Magazine, more than 53% of financially stressed employees spend time dealing with their financial issues while on the clock.
Why Women are More Stressed About Money That Is and How to Overcome It
We were surprised to find women are more stressed about money, compared to their male counterparts. When you think about financial stress affecting your employees, you might have a vision of who you think is influenced by stress. Surprisingly, nearly every employee we have ever surveyed over the last decade and a half has had […]
Financial Fitness Group Is a Leader in the Financial Literacy Community
On February 26, 2016, Financial Fitness Group’s founder Joe Saari joined CA State Senator Ben Hueso, National City Mayor Ron Morrison, Miguel Vasquez, Founder & CEO of the California Foundation Fund, and Chris Bryant, CEO of the San Diego Employers Association as a panelist to discuss how employers can help employees improve their financial literacy […]
Read About an HR Hero
Evan Thoman had just started as Health and Wellness Coordinator at Charleston Area Medical Center when his supervisor tasked him with launching the Financial Fitness Challenge to help employees alleviate financial stress. With a strenuous workload and no previous experience with the product, Thoman was rightfully concerned that rapid implementation may not be possible. Read […]
